Southern Carriers Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Lewisburg, TN.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 42 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 2 | 40 | 0 |
| Trailers | 60 | 8 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 42 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 42 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 97% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 75% | 91% | Worse than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 62% | 91% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 86% | 90% | Worse than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 3 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 23 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2024 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 77 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 18, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 18, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | GA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 0 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | GA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 6, 2026 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 19 | 4.30 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 12 | 0.26 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 34 | 6.28 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.05 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 14 states. Top state TN accounts for 30% of activity. Activity outside home state (TN): 70%.
+9 other states with fewer inspections
| 23 |
| Unsafe Driving | 19 | 6 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 16 | 1 | 2 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| TN |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| Mar 2, 2026 | AL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | TN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 18, 2026 | GA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | FL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 6, 2026 | GA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | 3922SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 39522H1ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 39522H2ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Mar 17, 2026 | 39522H3ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Mar 10, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Mar 2, 2026 | 3939ALLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 39524 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Dec 17, 2025 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |