HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/273403-tvs-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 03:09 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
TVS INC
Doing business as DEEP SOUTH FREIGHT
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
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, (205) 326-0490, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC163871.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC163871 | — | COMPANION PROPERTY & CASUALTY INS. CO. Policy ACL 11-5-0002 · 34 | — | Mar 1, 2011 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC163871 | Primary | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY Policy A0142401001 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 1, 2020 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC163871 | — | UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. Policy BOND · 84 | — | Dec 15, 1982 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
28 of 77 · Alabama avg 25.6%
1 of 185 · Alabama avg 4.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | SC | 2 | 2 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | GA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 27, 2026 | AL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | KS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 7, 2026 | KS | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 21, 2026 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 19, 2026 | TN | 1 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 Alabama average covers 33,241 vehicle and 59,582 driver inspections of all Alabama-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
134 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 35 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 182 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | Alabama share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 82 | 34 | 61.2% | 72.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 34 | 0 | 25.4% | 12.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 17 | 0 | 12.7% | 10.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 0.7% | 3.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 12 | 12 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 8 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 6 | 6 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 6 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOLTIS | 5 | 5 |
| 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 | 5 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 4 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 4 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLI | 3 | 2 |
| Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922INAT | 3 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Alabama column is the mix across all Alabama-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
7 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | Rural, LA | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 20, 2026 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 29, 2026 | Rural Butler, AL | 0 | 1 |
| Jun 4, 2026 | Unincorporated, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Trussville, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 2, 2025 | Rural Lee, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 12, 2024 | North Charleston, SC | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 273403 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC163871 |
| Legal name | TVS INC |
| DBA name | DEEP SOUTH FREIGHT |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 109 |
| Drivers | 107 |
| Annual mileage | 8,621,439 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Feb 24, 2004) |
| USDOT number added | May 21, 1986 · 40 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 1, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionOtherFired Clay And Brick
Questions about TVS INC
What does TVS INC's operating authority allow?
MC163871: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about TVS INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking TVS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 273403. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (205) 326-0490, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC163871, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (205) 326-0490
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DSF LOGISTICS LLC Broker · DBA DEEP SOUTH FREIGHT BROKERAGE |
Birmingham, AL | 2224391 | MC345284 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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