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OLE SOUTHERN TRUCKING INC
DBA: Ole Southern
Memphis, TN
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No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating, crash records and out-of-service rates checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2285207 · MC 131621
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 2 mo · first granted 2019
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-131621 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Hawaii Insurance Corp
Safety
Not Rated
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 2 yrs, 2 mo since reinstatement on July 17, 2024; first granted March 29, 2019 (7 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Previously ordered out of service on March 29, 2019 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active; 2 past orders on record
- Insurance on file: $2,000,000
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC131621
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
BI&PD · $2,000,000 · Policy CA983815598
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$2,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2285207
MC Number
MC-131621
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 17, 2024
FMCSA Registration
March 19, 2012
Authority First Granted
March 29, 2019
Authority Reinstated
July 17, 2024
Annual Mileage
5,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Memphis, TN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceIntermodalLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
3
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance16
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN3
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1993 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9X8PS581826 | 3 | 3 |
| Lufkin | Semi-trailer | 1L01A4820G1072952 | 2 | 2 |
| 1999 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534XP914544 | 1 | 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 (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 8, 2026 | I034BP1594 | STANTON TN | I | 7 | 3 | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1XKWDB9X8PS581826 1UYVS2534XP914544 |
TN U6521HY TN U838618 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47D1-BLTBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| April 14, 2026 | I038E70151 | STANTON TN | I | 4 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LUFKIN |
1XKWDB9X8PS581826 1L01A4820G1072952 |
TN U6521HY TN U53057 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| February 5, 2026 | I01R101960 | MEMPHIS TN | II | 6 | 2 | OLE SOUTHERN TRUCKING INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH LUFKIN TRA |
1XKWDB9X8PS581826 1L01A4820G1072952 |
TN U6521HY TN U53057 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 22, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 17, 2024 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| May 1, 2023 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| February 16, 2023 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| February 7, 2023 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| March 29, 2019 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| August 18, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| March 27, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
| January 5, 2023 | COMMON | On Record |
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