HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/4969-southern-states-co-operative-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 08:25 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
SOUTHERN STATES CO-OPERATIVE INC
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 inactive (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, (804) 281-1000, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC212149.
- 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
12 of 92 · Virginia avg 21.3%
0 of 110 · Virginia avg 6.0%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | NC | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | VA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | VA | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 10, 2026 | NC | 2 | 3 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | VA | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 26, 2026 | MD | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 24, 2026 | NC | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 13, 2026 | KY | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jul 17, 2026 | MD | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 9, 2026 | VA | 1 | 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 Virginia average covers 31,578 vehicle and 51,675 driver inspections of all Virginia-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
49 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 12 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 62 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 | Virginia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 37 | 9 | 75.5% | 67.5% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 7 | 3 | 14.3% | 1.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 | 8.2% | 13.5% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 2.0% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Warning flag required on projecting load Warning Flags · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39387A | 3 | 3 |
| HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Displ Markings - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177823AHMPMCNP50% | 2 | 2 |
| Flat tire or fabric exposed Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A | 2 | 2 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 2 | 1 |
| Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone Phone Call · Unsafe Driving · code 39282DUMT | 2 | 0 |
| Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395F | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHWS | 2 | 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 Virginia column is the mix across all Virginia-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
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 9, 2026 | Mount Airy, MD | 0 | 2 |
| Feb 13, 2026 | King George, VA | 0 | 2 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | Henrico, VA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 1 |
| Nov 6, 2025 | Hardinsburg, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Sanford, NC | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Chesterfield, VA | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 9, 2025 | Roxboro, NC | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 18, 2025 | VA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 4969 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC212149 |
| Legal name | SOUTHERN STATES CO-OPERATIVE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 469 |
| Drivers | 369 |
| Annual mileage | 3,201,680 (2023) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 27, 1998) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Nov 7, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
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 STATES CO-OPERATIVE INC
What does SOUTHERN STATES CO-OPERATIVE INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for SOUTHERN STATES CO-OPERATIVE INC (MC212149), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about SOUTHERN STATES CO-OPERATIVE 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.
What should I verify before booking SOUTHERN STATES CO-OPERATIVE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 4969. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (804) 281-1000, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC212149, 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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