SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
1186285
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
75
Total Drivers
80
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in FORT MILL, South Carolina, operating 75 power units with 80 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 16.1% runs above the national average of 6.7%. They have 1 crash on file (1 with injuries). FMCSA records show 31 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in South Carolina is 13.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 36.0% across 24,265 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
31
Total
65%
Driver %
Insurance on file
CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC (USDOT #1186285) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC's safety record?
SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC has 31 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 1 matching crash. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC operate?
SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC operates 75 power units with 80 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC transport hazardous materials?
No. SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC located?
SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC is based in FORT MILL, South Carolina at 377 RUBIN CENTER DR STE 119, 29708. Phone: (803) 396-8693.
What are SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC's out-of-service rates?
SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC's driver out-of-service rate is 16.1%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 29.4%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.