Freight Carrier/shipper/broker · Meridian, MS
SOUTHERN TRUCKING
4330 HWY 39 N · Meridian, MS 39301-8800
AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MC #781961
- USDOT #79183 USDOT Active
- 269Power Units
- 362Drivers
- Carrier/shipper/brokerEntity Type
About this carrier
SOUTHERN TRUCKING is a Meridian, MS freight carrier/shipper/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Mississippi. This company has 269 truck(s) in their fleet and 362 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-781961 and their USDOT number is 79183.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/20/2026 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.Carrier Details
- Legal Name SOUTHERN PIPE & SUPPLY CO INC
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 03/20/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 10,750,000 (2025)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
- Machinery, Large Objects
- Chemicals
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 11 states over the past 24 months: GA (50), FL (47), MS (39), AL (27), LA (22), TN (9), AR (2), KY (1), IN (1), TX (1), OK (1). Home base: Meridian, Mississippi.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 7Injury
- 11Tow
- 18Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
0.81
39
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.25
6
Vehicle Maintenance
3.69
43
Drugs / Alcohol
0.05
1
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.25
12
Inspection Summary
- 200Total
- 114Clean
- 86With violations
24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026
Violations Cited 84 unique codes
Critical 30
- 392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.
- 392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- 392.80-TEXTINGDriver - Prohibition against texting in a CMV
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75A2-TFBBTires - Front, bump or bulge related to tread or sidewall separation
- 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL
- 391.15A-LNCDLNSRWOperating a non-CDL required commercial motor vehicle with driving privileges revoked, suspended, cancelled or otherwise disqualified. (391.15(a))
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV
- 393.75(b)Tire-front tread depth less than 4/32 of inch on a major tread groove
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
- 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed
- 393.43D-BBrake - Missing or inoperable breakaway braking system on a trailer(s) or converter dolly
- 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve
- 393.118D-CDLDressed Lumber/Similar Building Products - Improper Securement of bundles transported using more than one tier.
- 393.110B3-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 10 feet
- 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo
- 393.110C-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (with headerboard/blocking). At least one tiedown for every 10 feet of article length, or fraction thereof
- 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.
- 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
- 393.104(a)Inadequate/damaged securement device/system
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 10
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change
- 392.2FCFollowing too close
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
Vehicle Maintenance 38
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.9TInoperable tail lamp
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 393.11A1-LTNRVLighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes
- 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
- 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition
- 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 393.75E-TFRT-6Tires - Front, Any regrooved tire.
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
Hours of Service 3
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.
Driver Fitness 3
- 391.45(b)Expired medical examiner's certificate
- 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required
- 391.45B-MCEMDriver who has not been medically examined and certified as qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle during the preceding 24 months
Locations
Physical Address
SOUTHERN TRUCKING4330 HWY 39 N
MERIDIAN, MS 39301-8800
Mailing Address
SOUTHERN PIPE & SUPPLY CO INCP O BOX 5738
MERIDIAN, MS 39302