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Freight Carrier · High Point, NC

CAROLINA SOUTHERN INC

Name: CAROLINA SOUTHERN INC
Address: 517 TOWNSEND AVE, HIGH POINT, NC, 27263, US
Telephone: (336) 434-3908

517 TOWNSEND AVE · High Point, NC 27263

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #302075
USDOT #659258 USDOT Active

55
Power Units
84
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

CAROLINA SOUTHERN INC is a High Point, NC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of North Carolina. This company has 55 truck(s) in their fleet and 84 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-302075 and their USDOT number is 659258.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/20/2026 · last updated Jul 1, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/20/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 8,060,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Refrigerated Food
Beverages

Safety Record

20 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
4
Tow
5
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.27 16 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.36 8 Vehicle Maintenance 3.75 21 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.21 4

Inspection Summary

129
Total
88
Clean
41
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 41 unique codes

Critical 21

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS6× OOS×6 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time3× OOS×1 SW 7
395.3B2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving after being on duty more than 70 hours in the previous 8 consecutive days. Date and Time1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23Required lamp not powered by vehicle electric1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 3

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation9× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 11

393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.28Improper or no wiring protection as required1× SW 3
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper3× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Hours of Service 6

395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
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.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

CAROLINA SOUTHERN INC
517 TOWNSEND AVE
HIGH POINT, NC 27263

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 41 unique codes

Critical 21

Unsafe Driving 3

Vehicle Maintenance 11

Hours of Service 6

Locations

Location on Map

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