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SOUTHERN FREIGHT TRANSPORT INC
Hephzibah, GA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2174279 · MC 869487
No Safety Rating
Active 12 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-869487 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
16.7% OOS · 13 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 12 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC869487
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0254446001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2174279
MC Number
MC-869487
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 23, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 19, 2011
Authority Granted
July 3, 2014
Annual Mileage
757,116 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
126 Arrowhead Cir, Hephzibah, GA 30815
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Marcus Crawford
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodalDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
13
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance28
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service20
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
16.7% of 6 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
37th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 22, 2025 | GA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| August 28, 2025 | GA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
GA6
SC2
Fleet & Equipment (12)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~6
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Container Chassis
2
Dry Van
1
Flatbed
1
Intermodal Chassis
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJAPR7FN685680 | 2 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 7SPCC4026SN008577 | 2 | 1 |
| 2012 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLBG2CLBL8522 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGLDR6JLHD2330 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV9HSHZ6101 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR2HSJD2934 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TG5DN130170 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Delucio Usa | Container Chassis | 7LVD5CA26PD010600 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Jansteel | Flatbed | 7PFJ3AF27RB000590 | 1 | — |
| Prat | Intermodal Chassis | 7SPCC4028SN008578 | 1 | — |
Show all 12 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Randon | Dry Van · 40 ft | 9ADCK4028PM910431 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Cimc Vehicles Group Co | Container Chassis · 41 ft | LJRC4126566000180 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2026 | 0291002206 | GROVETOWN GA | III | 2 | — | GARDEN CITY TERMINALS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UNKNOWN |
3AKJGEDV9HSHZ6101 7SPCC4026SN008577 |
GA C415PL TN 457729T |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| June 3, 2026 | 0136001789 | THOMSON GA | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
INTERNATIONAL CIMC VEHICLES GROUP CO |
3HSDJAPR7FN685680 LJRC4126566000180 |
GA C297DI ME 3433733 |
| March 17, 2026 | 0380001727 | TRENTON SC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER JANSTEEL |
1FUJGLDR6JLHD2330 7PFJ3AF27RB000590 |
GA C473FB GA WMP090 |
| March 3, 2026 | 0291001905 | HARLEM GA | III | 1 | — | GARDEN CITY TERMINALS | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
INTERNATIONAL RANDON |
3HSDJAPR7FN685680 9ADCK4028PM910431 |
GA C297DI TN 303739T |
| 392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| January 7, 2026 | 1343000379 | GROVETOWN GA | I | 35 | 7 | JINSUNG GEORGIA LLC | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK PRATT INTE |
4V4NC9TG5DN130170 7SPCC4026SN008577 |
GA C3177B TN 457729T |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.209D-STSM | OOSSteering - Modified or has a condition that interferes with the free movement of steering | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.209C-STSCL | OOSSteering - Steering column has looseness in the u-bolt or positioning part | Steering Mechanism | ||||||||
| 393.205A-WRBH | OOSWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TAOBETA | OOSTires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LHWS | Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) missing | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.19 | Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53BMAN | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 is not equipped with automatic air brake adjusters | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47C-BSAMBD | Drum Brake - Slack adjuster length mismatched on the same axle other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 17, 2025 | 1410000389 | ATLANTA GA | III | 1 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER PRAT |
1FUJGLBG2CLBL8522 7SPCC4028SN008578 |
GA C536FB TN 457730T |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| August 1, 2024 | O322002333 | I-26 EB ROADSIDE, SC | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLINER DELUCIO USA |
3AKJGLDR2HSJD2934 7LVD5CA26PD010600 |
GA C062EL ME 5012966 |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| April 3, 2024 | 1279000185 | MADISON GA | III | 5 | — | — | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
FREIGHTLIN OTHER |
3AKJGLBG0GSGY0048 5EF2GC402PS805485 |
GA C501EG ME 5152616 |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| January 25, 2024 | 1421000069 | PERKINS GA | III | 1 | — | GPA | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK OTHER |
4V4NC9TG5DN130170 5EF2GC403NB802026 |
SC C3177B ME 5051715 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| January 16, 2024 | 1421000042 | PORT WENTWORTH GA | III | 2 | — | GPA | Truck Tractor Intermodal Chassis |
VOLVO TRUCK JIND |
4V4NC9TH6FN911291 LV1SM23265S108101 |
GA C011CY ME 2535348 |
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 392.82DUMT | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | Phone Call | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| GARDEN CITY TERMINALS | 2 | July 27, 2026 |
| GPA | 2 | January 25, 2024 |
| JINSUNG GEORGIA LLC | 1 | January 7, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 24, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 31, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 4, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 9, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 22, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 31, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 27, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 31, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 22, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 31, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
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390 ROUTE D, Lockwood, MO, 65682
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