SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
3114203
MC Number
84356
Fleet Size
13
Total Drivers
18
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 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 FREIGHT LINES LLC is a small interstate motor carrier based in GLADEWATER, Texas, operating 13 power units with 18 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 3.7% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 54 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 Texas is 13.6% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 184,824 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
54
Total
52%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA — eff. Jan 31, 2026
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC (USDOT #3114203) 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 FREIGHT LINES LLC's safety record?
SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC has 54 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 FREIGHT LINES LLC operate?
SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC operates 13 power units with 18 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC transport hazardous materials?
No. SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC located?
SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC is based in GLADEWATER, Texas at 24291 FM 1252 W, 75647. Phone: (903) 986-8900.
What are SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC's out-of-service rates?
SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC's driver out-of-service rate is 3.7%, 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 16.3%, 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.