HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/609528-southern-air-freight-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:28 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
SOUTHERN AIR FREIGHT INC
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.
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, (863) 258-5117, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC564535.
- 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) | MC564535 | Primary | CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 8651004 · 91X | $750,000 | Jun 1, 2025 | 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
0 of 8 · Tennessee avg 23.6%
3 of 23 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 8, 2026 | MD | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jan 21, 2026 | NY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 19, 2026 | MD | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 14, 2026 | PA | 3 | 5 | No |
| Jan 4, 2026 | GA | 3 | 2 | No |
| Dec 9, 2025 | NY | 2 | 2 | No |
| Nov 29, 2025 | KY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Nov 23, 2025 | PA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 13, 2025 | WI | 3 | 2 | No |
| Oct 29, 2025 | NH | 3 | 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 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
22 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 35 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 2 | 40.9% | 13.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 | 40.9% | 18.1% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 | 13.6% | 64.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 4.5% | 3.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 0 |
| Driving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38351ASIN | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958EHOSPDOOS | 1 | 1 |
| Fatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired through fatigue. Jumping OOS/Driving Fatigued · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3923F | 1 | 1 |
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 1 | 0 |
| Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation Hours Nominal · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPRNP | 1 | 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 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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | Nashville, TN | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Pocono Twp, PA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 609528 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC564535 |
| Legal name | SOUTHERN AIR FREIGHT INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 28 |
| Drivers | 28 |
| Annual mileage | 2,095,792 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 11, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | Aug 1, 1995 · 31 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 30, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMeatRefrigerated FoodOtherAir Freight
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 AIR FREIGHT INC
What does SOUTHERN AIR FREIGHT INC's operating authority allow?
MC564535: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about SOUTHERN AIR FREIGHT 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 SOUTHERN AIR FREIGHT INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 609528. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (863) 258-5117, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC564535, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (863) 258-5117
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.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DESTINY TRANSPORTATION INC Carrier |
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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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