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Freight Carrier/shipper · Marion, IL

SOUTHERN FS

Name: SOUTHERN FS
Address: 2002 EAST MAIN ST, MARION, IL, 62959, US
Telephone: (618) 993-2833

2002 EAST MAIN ST · Marion, IL 62959

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #725876
USDOT #640503 USDOT Active

172
Power Units
126
Drivers
Carrier/shipper
Entity Type

About this carrier

SOUTHERN FS is a Marion, IL freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 172 truck(s) in their fleet and 126 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-725876 and their USDOT number is 640503.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/25/2026 · last updated Oct 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name SOUTHERN FS INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 03/25/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 1,900,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Machinery, Large Objects
Liquids/Gases
Grain, Feed, Hay
Chemicals
Commodities Dry Bulk
Agricultural / Farm Supplies
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: IL (14), MO (4), KY (1), TN (1). Home base: Marion, Illinois.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
1
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.08 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 1.46 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.78 1

Inspection Summary

20
Total
14
Clean
6
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 9 unique codes

Critical 2

383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6

Unsafe Driving 1

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7

Hazardous Materials 2

172.516(c)(6)Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured1× SW 5
172.202(a)(5)No or improper Total Quantity listed1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 4

393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× SW 4
393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

SOUTHERN FS
2002 EAST MAIN ST
MARION, IL 62959

Mailing Address

SOUTHERN FS INC
PO BOX 728
MARION, IL 62959

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