HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3353561-southern-roads-trucking-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 04:25 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
SOUTHERN ROADS TRUCKING INC
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average46.7% vs North Carolina average 21.9%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (910) 580-2278, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is FF35538.
- 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
7 of 15 · North Carolina avg 21.9%
0 of 17 · North Carolina avg 5.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 16, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 29, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| May 21, 2026 | NC | 2 | 3 | No |
| May 4, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Apr 27, 2026 | NC | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| Apr 8, 2026 | NC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Dec 18, 2025 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 22, 2025 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 21, 2025 | NC | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2025 | NC | 2 | 2 | Yes |
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 North Carolina average covers 60,599 vehicle and 118,016 driver inspections of all North Carolina-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
21 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 10 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 25 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 | North Carolina share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 10 | 95.2% | 63.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 | 4.8% | 13.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 3 | 1 |
| Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617C | 3 | 0 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 2 | 2 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 2 | 1 |
| Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1 | 2 | 1 |
| Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo Improper Load Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393100B | 1 | 1 |
| Stop lamp violations Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39325F | 1 | 1 |
| Inoperative Brake Lamps Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939BRKLAMP | 1 | 1 |
| Wheel/rim cracked or broken Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393205A | 1 | 1 |
| Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393205C | 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 North Carolina column is the mix across all North Carolina-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
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 3353561 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | FF35538 |
| Legal name | SOUTHERN ROADS TRUCKING INC |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 3 |
| Drivers | 1 |
| Annual mileage | 34,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 1, 2019 · 6 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 2, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
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 SOUTHERN ROADS TRUCKING INC
What does SOUTHERN ROADS TRUCKING INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for SOUTHERN ROADS TRUCKING INC (FF35538), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about SOUTHERN ROADS TRUCKING INC 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 SOUTHERN ROADS TRUCKING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3353561. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (910) 580-2278, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches FF35538, 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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