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Freight Carrier · 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: Property

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MC #725876
USDOT #640503 USDOT Active

172
Power Units
126
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

SOUTHERN FS is a Marion, IL freight carrier that is authorized for property 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 Jun 3, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name SOUTHERN FS INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
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

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

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Home base Based in Marion, Illinois. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Jun 8, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
2
Tow
2
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.12 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 1.5 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.15 1

Inspection Summary

17
Total
11
Clean
6
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 8 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 3

393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× 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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