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Freight Carrier/broker · Morristown, TN

SOUTHERN FREIGHT SERVICES INC

4495 ENKA HWY · Morristown, TN 37813

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #270872
  • USDOT #2216455 USDOT Active
  • 58
    Power Units
  • 64
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SOUTHERN FREIGHT SERVICES INC is a Morristown, TN freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Tennessee. This company has 58 truck(s) in their fleet and 64 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-270872 and their USDOT number is 2216455.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/11/2026 · last updated Sep 10, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name SOUTHERN FREIGHT SERVICES INC OF MORRISTOWN
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/11/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 5,586,503 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Tennessee — 53 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 23 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 13 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 4 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Louisiana — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Georgia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 15 states over the past 24 months: TN (53), KY (23), NC (13), OH (12), PA (5), IN (5), VA (4), SC (3), TX (2), IL (1), LA (1), GA (1), +3 more. Home base: Morristown, Tennessee.

Safety Record

21 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.84 19 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.24 5 Vehicle Maintenance 2.2 12 Drugs / Alcohol 0.02 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.14 1

Inspection Summary

  • 126
    Total
  • 91
    Clean
  • 35
    With violations

24-month window ending Aug 28, 2026

Violations Cited 24 unique codes

Critical 8

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS7× OOS×7 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 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 ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 392.5A2-IPIntoxicating - No driver shall use alcohol, be under the influence of alcohol, or have any measured alcohol concentration or detected presence of alcohol, while on duty, or operating, or in physical control of a commercial motor vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 7

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit4× 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, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway2× SW 1
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× 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
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.3AIIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 5

  • 393.11A1-LRLMLighting - Tail lamp - Any missing1× SW 6
  • 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
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
SOUTHERN FREIGHT SERVICES INC
4495 ENKA HWY
MORRISTOWN, TN 37813
Mailing Address
SOUTHERN FREIGHT SERVICES INC OF MORRISTOWN
P O BOX 300
RUSSELLVILLE, TN 37860

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