SOUTHERN AIR FREIGHT INC

AUTHORIZED
1700 SPRING PLACE RD SE, CLEVELAND, TN, 37311|(863) 258-5117

USDOT

609528

MC Number

564535

Fleet Size

28

Total Drivers

28

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 2, 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 AIR FREIGHT INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in CLEVELAND, Tennessee, operating 28 power units with 28 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 10.0% runs above the national average of 6.7%. They have 2 crashes on file. FMCSA records show 30 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl 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.

Driver OOS rate10.0%
National average6.7%
Vehicle OOS rate0.0%
National average23.4%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Tennessee is 11.8% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 32.0% across 24,230 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

30

Total

75%

Driver %

Driver Inspections30
Vehicle Inspections10
Driver OOS Rate10.0%
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Jun 1, 2025

$750,000ACTIVE

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

2

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes2

Frequently asked questions

Is SOUTHERN AIR FREIGHT INC authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for SOUTHERN AIR FREIGHT INC (USDOT #609528) 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 AIR FREIGHT INC's safety record?

SOUTHERN AIR FREIGHT INC has 30 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 2 matching crashes. 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 AIR FREIGHT INC operate?

SOUTHERN AIR FREIGHT INC operates 28 power units with 28 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does SOUTHERN AIR FREIGHT INC transport hazardous materials?

No. SOUTHERN AIR FREIGHT INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is SOUTHERN AIR FREIGHT INC located?

SOUTHERN AIR FREIGHT INC is based in CLEVELAND, Tennessee at 1700 SPRING PLACE RD SE, 37311. Phone: (863) 258-5117.

What are SOUTHERN AIR FREIGHT INC's out-of-service rates?

SOUTHERN AIR FREIGHT INC's driver out-of-service rate is 10.0%, 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 0.0%, 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.