HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/201752-old-south-freight-service-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:31 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
OLD SOUTH FREIGHT SERVICE INC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average45.6% vs Tennessee average 23.6%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (615) 746-3683, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC157302.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC157302 | Primary | Sentry Select Insurance Company Policy CT750355002 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Mar 1, 2017 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
26 of 57 · Tennessee avg 23.6%
6 of 109 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 5, 2026 | TX | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 28, 2026 | IN | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 11, 2026 | AR | 3 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 22, 2026 | TN | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 15, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 7, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 30, 2026 | TX | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jun 16, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jun 8, 2026 | MI | 2 | 4 | No |
| Jun 8, 2026 | NM | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Tennessee average covers 76,674 vehicle and 133,842 driver inspections of all Tennessee-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
183 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 48 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 196 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Tennessee share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 131 | 41 | 71.6% | 64.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 25 | 3 | 13.7% | 13.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 23 | 0 | 12.6% | 18.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 2.2% | 3.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 9 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 6 | 6 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 6 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 5 | 0 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 4 | 2 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 4 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 4 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A1HOSPD | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 4 | 0 |
| No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A | 4 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Tennessee column is the mix across all Tennessee-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
7 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 1, 2026 | Rural (Ouachita County), AR | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 18, 2026 | Ingalls, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 12, 2026 | Indianapolis, IN | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 29, 2026 | Jonesboro, AR | 0 | 2 |
| Jun 11, 2025 | Hazen, AR | 0 | 1 |
| May 19, 2025 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 4, 2025 | Oxford, AL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 201752 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC157302 |
| Legal name | OLD SOUTH FREIGHT SERVICE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 46 |
| Drivers | 37 |
| Annual mileage | 3,219,440 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 28, 2008) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 21, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsConstructionOtherSteel, Zinc
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about OLD SOUTH FREIGHT SERVICE INC
What does OLD SOUTH FREIGHT SERVICE INC's operating authority allow?
MC157302: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about OLD SOUTH FREIGHT SERVICE INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking OLD SOUTH FREIGHT SERVICE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 201752. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (615) 746-3683, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC157302, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (615) 746-3683
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD SOUTH LOGISTICS INC Broker |
Cedar Hill, TN | 2241809 | MC640022 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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