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SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

4517 FALLSTON ROAD · Shelby, NC 28150

Authorized: Property
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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 property 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 2, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name WILLIAM ALLEN BROOKS JR
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • 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

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections North Carolina — home base North Carolina — home base

Home base   Based in Shelby, North Carolina. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated Jun 2, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.41 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.06 1 Vehicle Maintenance 6.16 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.39 2

Inspection Summary

  • 19
    Total
  • 12
    Clean
  • 7
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 17 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 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.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)(1)Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.1421× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 5

  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× 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
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× SW 1
  • 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

  • 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
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

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

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