HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/572866-william-allen-brooks-jr/ · Checked 2026-10-20 09:35 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
WILLIAM ALLEN BROOKS JR
Doing business as SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
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 average66.7% vs North Carolina average 21.9%.
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, (704) 312-6036, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC278020.
- 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) | MC278020 | Primary | Spinnaker Insurance Company Policy SHD-84229566 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 29, 2026 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 4 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | Liability (BI&PD) MC278020 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. Policy CT14646001 | Oct 1, 2025 | Replaced |
| Oct 30, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC278020 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. Policy CT14646001 | Jan 29, 2024 | Cancelled at term end |
| Oct 1, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC278020 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. Policy CT14646001 | Jan 29, 2024 | Replaced |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Liability (BI&PD) MC278020 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. Policy 14646001 | Jan 29, 2022 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
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
4 of 6 · North Carolina avg 21.9%
2 of 21 · North Carolina avg 5.9%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 8 states and provinces, 24 months
- NC 11 52.4%
- GA 2 9.5%
- TN 2 9.5%
- SC 2 9.5%
- WV 1 4.8%
- AR 1 4.8%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 9
9 tractors
Freightliner 8International 2Peterbilt 2Ram/Dodge 1Kenworth 1
7 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 9
8 semi-trailers · 1 full trailers
Dorsey 6Reitnouer 3Big Tex 1Fontaine 1Utility 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Millwood Inc 2General Shale 1Burt Lumber Company 1Cxt Loudon 1Eagle Precast 1Mustang Extreme 1CXT 1Rinker Materials 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2, 2026 | NC | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 20, 2026 | NC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 15, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 14, 2026 | NC | 2 | 15 | Yes |
| Jul 23, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 18, 2026 | SC | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Jun 17, 2026 | OH | 2 | 2 | No |
| Mar 31, 2026 | LA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Feb 27, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 12, 2026 | NC | 3 | 1 | 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 North Carolina average covers 60,527 vehicle and 117,843 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
36 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 11 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 45 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 | 24 | 8 | 66.7% | 63.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 13.9% | 13.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 | 11.1% | 15.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 | 8.3% | 6.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 3 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 2 | 0 |
| Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns Securement Device · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393104BC | 2 | 0 |
| Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39360C | 2 | 0 |
| Operating a CMV without a CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2 | 1 | 1 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 39141APC | 1 | 1 |
| Brake - Inoperative on a steering axle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABISA | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39351CBAPG | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23, 2026 | Lebanon, TN | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 30, 2025 | Unincorporated, GA | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 572866 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC278020 |
| Legal name | WILLIAM ALLEN BROOKS JR |
| DBA name | SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 7 |
| Drivers | 8 |
| Annual mileage | 653,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 25, 1994 · 32 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 15, 2026 |
| Email domain on file | @gmail.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 3 | 4 |
| Trailers | 7 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/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 WILLIAM ALLEN BROOKS JR
What does WILLIAM ALLEN BROOKS JR's operating authority allow?
MC278020: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about WILLIAM ALLEN BROOKS JR 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 WILLIAM ALLEN BROOKS JR?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 572866. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (704) 312-6036, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC278020, 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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