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SOUTHERN CARRIERS INC

107 FIRST AVE SOUTH · Lewisburg, TN 37091

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #384058
  • USDOT #878741 USDOT Active
  • 42
    Power Units
  • 42
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SOUTHERN CARRIERS INC is a Lewisburg, TN freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Tennessee. This company has 42 truck(s) in their fleet and 42 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-384058 and their USDOT number is 878741.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/30/2026 · last updated Jul 3, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/30/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,188,057 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • U.S. Mail
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Tennessee — 32 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) South Carolina — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Indiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 13 states over the past 24 months: TN (32), FL (15), GA (15), TX (10), LA (9), AR (7), AL (5), KY (3), MS (3), OH (1), MI (1), SC (1), +1 more. Home base: Lewisburg, Tennessee.

Safety Record

30 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 4.59 22 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.23 9 Vehicle Maintenance 8.18 37 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.05 1

Inspection Summary

  • 103
    Total
  • 43
    Clean
  • 60
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 77 unique codes

Critical 25

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS8× OOS×8 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 ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TFLTires - Front, leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× 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 depth2× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves2× SW 8
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.209(d)Steering system components worn, welded, or missing1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLIWRLighting - Headlamps - Both inoperative when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes2× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.42No brakes as required - Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BI-SABrake - Inoperative on a steering axle1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination5× OOS×5 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 7

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other5× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation5× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 38

  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× SW 7
  • 393.207F-SDASSuspension - Deflated air suspension1× SW 7
  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LBLLighting - Backup lamp missing1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt6× 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 wear4× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber3× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19972× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective2× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
  • 393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 7

  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
  • 395.3A3-PROPNDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14 hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
  • 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
SOUTHERN CARRIERS INC
107 FIRST AVE SOUTH
LEWISBURG, TN 37091
Mailing Address
SOUTHERN CARRIERS INC
P O BOX 1758
LEWISBURG, TN 37091

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