SOUTHERN HAULERS LLC
FMCSA Live Status
Fleet & equipment
- Power units
- 197
- Drivers · CDL
- 134 · 134
- Annual miles
- 13.1M
| Type | Own | Term | Trip | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tractors | 195 | 0 | 0 | 195 |
| Trailers | 360 | 0 | 0 | 360 |
Registration
- Organization
- PARTNERSHIP
- FMCSA Rating
- Satisfactory (02-02-2006) · 20 yr old
- Registered
- 12-04-1998 (28 yrs)
- MCS-150 Update
- 11-07-2025 (Address Change)
- FRED Score Date
- Nov 07, 2026
- Officer
- MARK A CARROCCE
- Officer
- LEE MATSON
Cargo
- High-Risk Cargo
- General Freight
Note: "General Freight" is a catch-all; the actual cargo mix and its risk may differ.
Estimated from the commodity types reported to FMCSA, not from loss history or the true cargo mix.
Expected crash rate is probably lower than similar fleets (about an 80% chance), but the record is too thin to say by how much.
Similar fleets: interstate fleets of 100–199 trucks with the same kind of operation, years in business and amount of road activity. Compared using its own crash record and roadside inspections.
Worth a closer look
From the FMCSA record. The grade already counts the safety items; insurance filings and links to other motor carriers are not in it.
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Injury crashes5 crashes with 6 people hurt in 24 months.Ask: claim status and driver history for these crashes.
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Lights and brakesLights are 48 of 178 violations (27%). Light or brake defects led to 13 out-of-service orders.Ask: the preventive-maintenance schedule and shop records.
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Hazmat violations1 hazmat violation.
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.4% vs 6.7% national.
- No FMCSA BASIC alerts.
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Dangerous driving: 3
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High speeding: 8
Track record
Inspected about as often as interstate fleets of 100–199 trucks in Ohio (about 189 in 24 months would be typical).
| This motor carrier | Peers | |
|---|---|---|
| Crashes | 0.020 | 0.025 |
| Inspections | 1.07 | 0.96 |
| Violations | 0.45 | 0.54 |
| Critical violations | 0.10 | 0.10 |
Yearly rates from the last 24 months. Peers: interstate fleets, 100–199 power units, medium-risk cargo.
What they get cited for
178 violations · 24 months-
Vehicle maintenance No alert138 · 44 OOSLights 48 · Brakes 28 · Tires 27 · Cargo securement 20 · Wheels & hubs 4 · 11 more
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Unsafe driving No alert22 · 0 OOSReckless / lane 8 · Speeding 8 · Seat belt 4 · Phone use 1 · Other 1
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Hours of service No alert16 · 0 OOSLogbook / ELD paperwork 8 · No log 6 · False log 1 · Over hours limit 1
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Driver fitness No alert1 · 1 OOSMedical certificate 1
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Drugs & alcohol No alert0
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Hazmat1 · 0 OOS
Violations by quarter
Tap a category to show or hide itCrashes
24 months-
May282026AlabamaInjury · 1 person hurtDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Apr162026AlabamaInjury · 1 person hurtDark - lighted, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Apr62026AlabamaProperty damage onlyDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Sep162025South CarolinaProperty damage onlyDaylight, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median. Citation issued.
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Aug42025AlabamaInjury · 1 person hurtWet road, dark - lighted, rain, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Jun172025TennesseeInjury · 2 people hurtWet road, daylight, rain, two-way trafficway divided unprotected median.
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Mar312025AlabamaInjury · 1 person hurtWet road, daylight, two-way trafficway divided positive barrier.
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Jan92025GeorgiaProperty damage onlyDaylight, two-way trafficway divided positive barrier.
5 of the 8 crashes hurt someone but killed no one.
Insurance filed with FMCSA
FMCSA record through Nov 2, 2026- Liability (BIPD)
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$1,000,000 · United States Fire Insurance Companyon record since May 1, 2026 · FMCSA minimum $1,000,000 · no gap on FMCSA's record since Dec 1998
- Cargo filing
- not required by FMCSA (household-goods motor carriers only); the cargo policy is not on FMCSA's record
- One liability insurer throughout
- No gap in filed liability coverage while liability was required
Operating authority active (FMCSA's new registration system, status since Dec 30, 1998)
FMCSA filings only, not a policy audit. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Every insurance filing on the FMCSA record
28 filings and 11 authority events since 1998 · FMCSA record through Nov 2, 2026
Newest first. Insurer names as filed. FMCSA does not publish why a filing was cancelled.
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May 1, 2026United States Fire Insurance CompanyLiability · $1,000,000 · on fileFMCSA's new system
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May 1, 2024UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · ended May 1, 2026 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)24 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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May 1, 2023UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · ended May 1, 2024 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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May 1, 2022UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.Liability bond (BMC-82) · ended May 1, 2023 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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May 1, 2021UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.Liability bond (BMC-82) · ended May 1, 2022 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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May 1, 2020UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.Liability bond (BMC-82) · ended May 1, 2021 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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May 1, 2019UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.Liability bond (BMC-82) · ended May 1, 2020 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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May 1, 2017UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO.Liability bond (BMC-82) · ended May 1, 2019 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)24 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Apr 4, 2017FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Apr 21, 2017opened after CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. filed a cancellation notice (effective May 1, 2017)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Apr 1, 2016CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · ended May 1, 2017 · cancellation notice took effect13 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Mar 7, 2016FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Mar 23, 2016opened after CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. filed a cancellation notice (effective Apr 1, 2016)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Apr 1, 2015CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · ended Apr 1, 2016 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Mar 16, 2015FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Mar 27, 2015opened after CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. filed a cancellation notice (effective Apr 12, 2015)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Apr 12, 2014CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · ended Apr 1, 2015 · replaced by the same insurer (renewal)a cancellation notice effective Apr 12, 2015 came after the replacement; 12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Apr 1, 2014NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PALiability · $1,000,000 · ended Apr 12, 2014 · replaced by another insurera cancellation notice effective May 11, 2014 came after the replacementL&I to May 14, 2026
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Mar 5, 2014FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Mar 20, 2014opened after CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. filed a cancellation notice (effective Apr 1, 2014)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Apr 1, 2013CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · ended Apr 1, 2014 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Mar 5, 2013FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Mar 28, 2013opened after CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. filed a cancellation notice (effective Apr 1, 2013)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Apr 1, 2012CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · ended Apr 1, 2013 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Apr 1, 2011CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.Liability · $1,000,000 · ended Apr 1, 2012 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Mar 7, 2011FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Mar 22, 2011opened after NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Apr 1, 2011)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Apr 1, 2010NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Apr 1, 2011 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Mar 5, 2010FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Mar 29, 2010opened after NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Apr 1, 2010)L&I to May 14, 2026
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Apr 1, 2009NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANYLiability · $1,000,000 · ended Apr 1, 2010 · cancellation notice took effect12 months in forceL&I to May 14, 2026
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Mar 5, 2009FMCSA revocation notice for the operating authority, dropped Apr 1, 2009opened after NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY filed a cancellation notice (effective Apr 1, 2009)L&I to May 14, 2026
What the terms mean
- Liability filing (BIPD):
- The insurer's certificate (form BMC-91 or 91X) that the motor carrier carries bodily-injury and property-damage liability at or above FMCSA's minimum. A BMC-82 is the same promise made by a surety bond.
- FMCSA minimum:
- $750,000 for general freight in vehicles of 10,001 lb or more; $300,000 under 10,001 lb; $1,000,000 for oil and some hazardous materials; $5,000,000 for bulk hazardous materials (49 CFR 387.9).
- Primary / excess:
- An excess filing sits on top of a primary one; together they make the total filed limit.
- Replaced:
- A new filing took over from this one. Replaced the same day is an ordinary change of insurer or renewal.
- Cancellation notice:
- Form BMC-35 (insurance) or BMC-36 (bond): the insurer tells FMCSA the filing ends in 30 days. The insurer files it whether the insurer or the motor carrier ended the policy; FMCSA does not publish the reason.
- Cancellation processed by FMCSA:
- FMCSA itself ended the filing, for example when the authority was revoked.
- Lapse:
- Time with no liability filing on FMCSA's record while the authority required one. A filing received later can be back-dated, which closes a lapse after the fact.
- Suspended for insurance:
- FMCSA suspended the operating authority because no filing meeting the minimum was on file. FMCSA's records state this reason only since May 14, 2026; before then they show a revocation notice without a cause.
- FMCSA notice resolved in time:
- Before May 14, 2026, FMCSA served a revocation notice when a required filing lapsed and dropped it when the filing was restored. The notice does not say which filing lapsed.
- Suspension notice:
- Since May 14, 2026, FMCSA serves a notice that the authority will be suspended on a date unless the missing filing is restored. The notice does not say which filing.
- Cargo filing:
- Form BMC-34. FMCSA has required it only of household-goods motor carriers and forwarders since 2011, so most motor carriers' cargo policies are not on FMCSA's record.
- Broker bond / trust fund:
- Form BMC-84 (surety bond) or BMC-85 (trust fund): the $75,000 security a broker or freight forwarder must keep on file.
- Self-insurance authority:
- FMCSA lets a few large motor carriers carry their own liability; it appears as a filing by "Self-Insured".
- Risk retention group:
- An insurer owned by its policyholders (often trucking groups). It is not covered by state insurance guaranty funds.
- FMCSA record through:
- The date of the FMCSA file this section was built from. Dockets FMCSA's new system has not yet published are shown from the legacy record, frozen on May 14, 2026.
FMCSA's record of the insurance filed for this motor carrier's operating authority (forms BMC-91/91X liability, BMC-34 cargo, BMC-84/85 broker bond or trust), not the motor carrier's full insurance program. Only for-hire motor carriers with operating authority file with FMCSA; private and intrastate-only motor carriers keep proof of insurance at their place of business, so no filing does not mean no insurance. A filed limit is the amount the insurer certified to FMCSA, which can be below the policy's full limits; cargo and bond filings are shown as on file or not because FMCSA records the federal minimum rather than the policy amount. FMCSA's new registration system (May 14, 2026) publishes a partial set of dockets; a docket not yet in it is shown from the legacy record, frozen on that date, and the live check above is today's reading. Not part of the FRED grade. Wrong or out of date?
Where it happens
- Alabama 165
- Tennessee 27
- Georgia 15
- Mississippi 14
- Florida 12
- South Carolina 11
- Louisiana 8
- Arkansas 7
Runs well beyond its home state: 0 of 267 inspections were in Ohio.
How this grade is calculated
The model, its inputs, the window it scored and its confidence. For actuaries and anyone checking the work.
Forward 12-Month Risk Outlook
The FRED Score predicts this motor carrier's crash risk over the next 12 months — how often they're likely to crash and how severe those crashes tend to be — versus a typical fleet of its size (197 power units: 197 filed, 140 seen roadside in 24 months).
We'd expect a typical fleet of 197 power units this active to have about 7.3 crashes a year. This motor carrier recorded 21 in its scoring window (Sep 1, 2023 → Aug 31, 2026, about 7.0 a year). Factoring in its inspection and violation record inside that window and the credibility of its own experience, the model projects about 5.6 over the next 12 — below a typical fleet. When this motor carrier does crash, those crashes tend to be substantially more severe than average — roughly 3.2× the injury/fatal weight of a typical crash.
FRED multiplies three factors: the class rate a fleet of this size, class and activity is expected to run, a violation relativity from its roadside record, and its own crash experience over 36 months weighted by how much exposure stands behind it. The grade is the band of the resulting relativity to class, then the screens.
FMCSA records
BASIC measures and every inspection, violation and crash, sortable and filterable.
FMCSA BASIC Scores
AB Property| BASIC | Insp w/ Viol | Measure | Alert |
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| Unsafe Driving | 21 | 1.05 | |
| HOS Compliance | 11 | 0.09 | |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0.00 | |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 77 | 4.10 |
SMS record data is sourced from FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (01-APR-25 – 31-OCT-24) and may cover a different time window than the scoring window used for the FRED grade (Sep 1, 2023 → Sep 30, 2026). Counts here may differ from the grade's in-window counts.