HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2184549-south-mountain-creamery-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 03:36 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
SOUTH MOUNTAIN CREAMERY LLC
Doing business as SOUTH MOUNTAIN CREAMERY
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
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.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (301) 371-8565, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC5160.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
3 of 47 · Maryland avg 20.8%
2 of 55 · Maryland avg 9.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | MD | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 3, 2026 | MD | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 7, 2026 | MD | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 27, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 29, 2026 | PA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 27, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 15, 2026 | MD | 1 | 2 | No |
| Jul 7, 2026 | PA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jun 1, 2026 | MD | 1 | 0 | No |
| May 8, 2026 | MD | 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 Maryland average covers 42,361 vehicle and 51,705 driver inspections of all Maryland-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
36 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 6 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 58 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 | Maryland share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 4 | 83.3% | 71.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 11.1% | 10.9% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 5.6% | 6.6% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 3 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 3 | 0 |
| License - Endorsement - Operate a CMV without proper endorsement License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39111B5LNCDLNVE | 2 | 2 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 2 | 0 |
| Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393201BFR | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 2 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 2 | 0 |
| Wheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393205AWRBH | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Maryland column is the mix across all Maryland-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
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 14, 2025 | Leesburg, VA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 2184549 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC5160 |
| Legal name | SOUTH MOUNTAIN CREAMERY LLC |
| DBA name | SOUTH MOUNTAIN CREAMERY |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 46 |
| Drivers | 42 |
| Annual mileage | 1,600,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 22, 2011 · 15 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 23, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMotor VehiclesMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLivestockGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesOtherAg Products
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 SOUTH MOUNTAIN CREAMERY LLC
What does SOUTH MOUNTAIN CREAMERY LLC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for SOUTH MOUNTAIN CREAMERY LLC (MC5160), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about SOUTH MOUNTAIN CREAMERY LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking SOUTH MOUNTAIN CREAMERY LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2184549. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (301) 371-8565, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC5160, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (301) 371-8565
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.
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| SOWERS FARM HOLDINGS LLC High risk Carrier · DBA SOWERS DAIRY |
Middletown, MD | 1606802 | MC595528 | 3 | Not authorized 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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