Freight Carrier · Shelby, NC

SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

4517 FALLSTON ROAD · Shelby, NC 28150

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #278020
  • USDOT #572866 USDOT Active
  • 7
    Power Units
  • 8
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS is a Shelby, NC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of North Carolina. This company has 7 truck(s) in their fleet and 8 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-278020 and their USDOT number is 572866.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/15/2026 · last updated Jun 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name WILLIAM ALLEN BROOKS JR
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/15/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 653,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 10 states over the past 24 months: NC (8), SC (2), TN (2), GA (2), OH (1), LA (1), AR (1), WV (1), MS (1), AL (1). Home base: Shelby, North Carolina.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.5 3 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.62 2 Vehicle Maintenance 8.08 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 1.24 2

Inspection Summary

  • 20
    Total
  • 11
    Clean
  • 9
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 23 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9(a)(1)Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142 OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured OOS×1 SW 1
  • 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. OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 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. SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 8

  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 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 wear SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting SW 1
  • 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS
4517 FALLSTON ROAD
SHELBY, NC 28150
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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