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SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

4517 FALLSTON ROAD · Shelby, NC 28150

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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 Oct 24, 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
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections North Carolina — 11 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 11 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 2 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: NC (11), TN (2), SC (2), GA (2), OH (1), LA (1), AR (1), WV (1). Home base: Shelby, North Carolina.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Oct 16, 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 0.71 3 Vehicle Maintenance 13.06 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.02 2

Inspection Summary

  • 21
    Total
  • 11
    Clean
  • 10
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 31 unique codes

Critical 11

  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BI-SABrake - Inoperative on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.110B2I-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo 5 feet or less and more than 1,100 lbs1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× 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.1× OOS×1 SW 1

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
  • 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

Vehicle Maintenance 11

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection2× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
  • 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns2× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
  • 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting1× 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

Locations

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

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