Get a freight quote

Approved carriers respond fast.

Approved carriers
Reliable drivers
Fast & easy
Anywhere in the US
Oversized loads
Reefer, flatbed & dry van
Insured cargo
Your info stays private

Freight Carrier · Carriere, MS

SOUTHERN FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC

Name: SOUTHERN FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC
Address: 327 MCNEILL STEEPHOLLOW ROAD, CARRIERE, MS, 39426, US
Telephone: (601) 798-1214

327 MCNEILL STEEPHOLLOW ROAD · Carriere, MS 39426

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(601) 798-1214 Tap to call

MC #6374
USDOT #2951489 USDOT Active

16
Power Units
16
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

SOUTHERN FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Carriere, MS freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Mississippi. This company has 16 truck(s) in their fleet and 16 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-6374 and their USDOT number is 2951489.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/30/2025 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 09/30/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 718,641 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Grain, Feed, Hay
Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 14 states over the past 24 months: LA (8), MO (7), MS (5), AR (4), OK (3), IA (2), TN (1), NM (1), KY (1), TX (1), OH (1), CO (1), +2 more. Home base: Carriere, Mississippi.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 25% 23.4% Driver 18.8% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 6.25 11 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.28 8 Vehicle Maintenance 7 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0.14 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.2 1

Inspection Summary

37
Total
15
Clean
22
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 38 unique codes

Critical 10

392.4A-POSDriver on duty and in possession of a narcotic drug / amphetamine1× OOS×1 SW 10
396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed4× OOS×4 SW 5
395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5
396.5B-HLOWHubs - oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - outer wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 8

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
392.22(a)Failing to use hazard warning flashers2× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 4

395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current2× SW 5
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 16

393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
392.22B-DFPWDDriver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface1× SW 2
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance2× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

SOUTHERN FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC
327 MCNEILL STEEPHOLLOW ROAD
CARRIERE, MS 39426

Mailing Address

SOUTHERN FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC
PO BOX 317
MCNEILL, MS 39457

Location on Map

Google Directions Apple Maps Waze OpenStreetMap

Related Companies

Latest from Carrier Atlas Freight Intelligence

Earnings & Financials

Knight-Swift Q2 Beat Doesn't Signal Broker Fraud Risk for Small Fleets

Large carrier's 23% earnings beat and 30% tender rejection rate reflect tight capacity and rising contract rates, not broker payment problems. Small fleets should still verify b…

Jul 30, 2026

General

C.H. Robinson Hit With $604 Million Verdict in First Post-Montgomery Trial

Dallas jury assigns broker 23% fault in fatal 2021 crash, but shared-fault rules could push most of the judgment onto C.H. Robinson as carrier and deceased driver lack collectib…

Jul 30, 2026

TMS & Software Reviews

Repower's TOP platform cuts trailer repositioning costs for carriers

Chattanooga startup automates trailer moves from surplus to deficit markets. Free to sign up, pricing scales with fleet size and move volume.

Jul 30, 2026

Broker Fraud & Vetting

C.H. Robinson Hit With $604M Verdict After Jury Calls Driver 'Borrowed Employee'

Dallas jury found broker 23% liable but vicarious-liability theory could multiply exposure. Verdict follows Supreme Court ruling that killed federal preemption shield.

Jul 30, 2026

Compliance & FMCSA

Senate Bill Targets Chameleon Carriers That Reopen After Violations

Bipartisan SAFE Act would require FMCSA to screen new USDOT applications for ownership, equipment, and insurance ties to shut-down operators.

Jul 29, 2026

Compliance & FMCSA

Georgia Breaks Ground on 41-Mile Truck-Only I-75 Corridor in 2027

GDOT project 0014203 will add two barrier-separated commercial vehicle lanes from Macon to McDonough by 2032. No toll. Trucks over six wheels must use them.

Jul 27, 2026

Getting Authority

FMCSA Revives 17-Year-Old Rule That Would Test New Carriers Before They Haul

The agency targets November 2026 for a supplemental notice on requiring proficiency exams before granting new-entrant authority, not 18 months after.

Jul 27, 2026

Markets & Rates

Tender Lead Times Hit 3.74 Days, Up Six Years Running

Shippers are booking trucks further in advance even when capacity is loose. That's changing how freight moves and who gets it.

Jul 26, 2026

Markets & Rates

Freight Rates Hold Near Record as Capacity Tightens to 43-Month High

ACT Research's June index shows rates at 70.2, down from May's record but still among the strongest in 17 years, while capacity climbs to 55.0 and driver availability stays depr…

Jul 26, 2026

Carrier Business

Rush Enterprises Buys Into MCT Refrigeration Service Network

The joint venture expands Rush's footprint beyond truck dealerships and into reefer trailer service, parts, and rentals.

Jul 25, 2026

Markets & Rates

Why Capacity Won't Flood Back This Time

Litigation, regulation, and insurance costs are blocking the new-carrier surge that ended past rate cycles, says Triumph Financial CEO Aaron Graft.

Jul 25, 2026

Equipment & OEM

YMX yard AI cut grocery fleet by 36%, scaled to nine sites in six months

Autonomous Yard Operating System uses digital twin modeling and computer vision to right-size yard truck fleets. One top-five U.S. grocery distributor dropped from 22 units to 1…

Jul 25, 2026

SOUTHERN FREIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 38 unique codes

Critical 10

Unsafe Driving 8

Hours of Service 4

Vehicle Maintenance 16

Locations

Location on Map

Related Companies

Same legal or DBA name 1

Latest from Carrier Atlas Freight Intelligence

Knight-Swift Q2 Beat Doesn't Signal Broker Fraud Risk for Small Fleets

C.H. Robinson Hit With $604 Million Verdict in First Post-Montgomery Trial

Repower's TOP platform cuts trailer repositioning costs for carriers

C.H. Robinson Hit With $604M Verdict After Jury Calls Driver 'Borrowed Employee'

Senate Bill Targets Chameleon Carriers That Reopen After Violations

Georgia Breaks Ground on 41-Mile Truck-Only I-75 Corridor in 2027

FMCSA Revives 17-Year-Old Rule That Would Test New Carriers Before They Haul

Tender Lead Times Hit 3.74 Days, Up Six Years Running

Freight Rates Hold Near Record as Capacity Tightens to 43-Month High

Rush Enterprises Buys Into MCT Refrigeration Service Network

Why Capacity Won't Flood Back This Time

YMX yard AI cut grocery fleet by 36%, scaled to nine sites in six months