HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3306210-southern-specialty-freight-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 21:52 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
SOUTHERN SPECIALTY FREIGHT LLC
Doing business as SOUTHERN SPECIALTY
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 average49.6% 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) 804-5621, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1049407.
- 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) | MC1049407 | — | Navigators Specialty Insurance Company Policy DE24MOT02311101 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Sep 28, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1049407 | — | Navigators Specialty Insurance Company Policy DE24MOT02311101 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Oct 28, 2026 | 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
56 of 113 · Tennessee avg 23.6%
13 of 195 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | GA | 3 | 6 | No |
| Oct 9, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 5, 2026 | US | 1 | 5 | Yes |
| Sep 26, 2026 | TN | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 25, 2026 | FL | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | OH | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Sep 18, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | TN | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 9, 2026 | MT | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | TX | 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
378 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 89 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 527 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 | 274 | 75 | 72.5% | 64.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 69 | 12 | 18.3% | 13.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 32 | 0 | 8.5% | 18.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 0.8% | 3.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 13 | 3 |
| HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPD | 11 | 3 |
| 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 | 9 | 9 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 8 | 3 |
| Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378 | 8 | 0 |
| Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375C | 7 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 7 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 7 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 7 | 0 |
| False report of drivers record of duty status False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E | 6 | 2 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14, 2026 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 6, 2026 | Cincinnati, OH | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 29, 2026 | Columbus, OH | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 12, 2025 | Non-City Or Unincorporate, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Forest Park, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 1, 2025 | Not Listed, TX | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 22, 2025 | Phenix City, AL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3306210 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1049407 |
| Legal name | SOUTHERN SPECIALTY FREIGHT LLC |
| DBA name | SOUTHERN SPECIALTY |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 84 |
| Drivers | 84 |
| Annual mileage | 8,500,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 1, 2019 · 7 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 24, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
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.
to see it on your watchlist when something changes.
Questions about SOUTHERN SPECIALTY FREIGHT LLC
What does SOUTHERN SPECIALTY FREIGHT LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1049407: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about SOUTHERN SPECIALTY FREIGHT LLC is old or missing?
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 SOUTHERN SPECIALTY FREIGHT LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3306210. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (615) 804-5621, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1049407, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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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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