SOUTHERN CARRIERS INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
878741
MC Number
384058
Fleet Size
42
Total Drivers
42
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 CARRIERS INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in LEWISBURG, Tennessee, operating 42 power units with 42 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 3.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 4 crashes on file (2 with injuries). FMCSA records show 101 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 Tennessee is 12.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 32.3% across 24,541 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
101
Total
65%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Feb 1, 2023
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
SURETEC INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Jun 17, 2025
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
4
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is SOUTHERN CARRIERS INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for SOUTHERN CARRIERS INC (USDOT #878741) 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 CARRIERS INC's safety record?
SOUTHERN CARRIERS INC has 101 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 4 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 CARRIERS INC operate?
SOUTHERN CARRIERS INC operates 42 power units with 42 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does SOUTHERN CARRIERS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. SOUTHERN CARRIERS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is SOUTHERN CARRIERS INC located?
SOUTHERN CARRIERS INC is based in LEWISBURG, Tennessee at 107 FIRST AVE SOUTH, 37091. Phone: (931) 270-8055.
What are SOUTHERN CARRIERS INC's out-of-service rates?
SOUTHERN CARRIERS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 3.0%, 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 40.7%, 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.