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GEORGIA SOUTHERN TRANSPORTATION INC
Cartersville, GA
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 312057 · MC 157719
Broker (Inactive)
Satisfactory
Active 19 yrs, 11 mo · first granted 1982
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-157719 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
11.9% OOS · 77 inspections on record
Flags · 2
Broker Bond Not On File
This broker is required to maintain a surety bond or trust fund, and FMCSA has no active filing on record. Carriers have no financial recourse if they are not paid.
Broker Authority Inactive
Broker authority is on record but not currently active. This entity may not legally arrange freight for compensation.
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Inactive
Docket
MC157719
Surety Bond
No surety bond on file
Authority Age
19 yrs, 11 mo
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 19 yrs, 11 mo, reinstated after a revocation effective November 6, 2006; first granted April 13, 1982 (44 yrs, 6 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 77 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC157719
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0172695001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
Not on file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
312057
MC Number
MC-157719
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 10, 2026
FMCSA Registration
March 29, 1988
Authority First Granted
April 13, 1982
Authority Reinstated
After November 6, 2006
Annual Mileage
2,540,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1 River Court Sw, Cartersville, GA 30120-3268
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James F Smith
Officer 2
Andrew R Smith
Cargo Types
General FreightPaper ProductsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
77
Driver Inspections
60
Vehicle Inspections
24
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving14
Hours of Service26
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
11.9% of 42 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
34th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
9 of 15 inspections
Unsafe Driving
7 of 46 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 46 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 46 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 46 inspections
Crash History (5)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
5
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
5
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 24, 2026 | GA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 26, 2026 | GA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| March 21, 2025 | FL | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| December 10, 2024 | GA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
| October 24, 2024 | LA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
LA17
GA14
TN9
MS7
AL4
FL4
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (65)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~26
of 36 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~39
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
39
Tractor
24
Not Applicable
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2LN244437 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2RN630851 | 5 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4RN630849 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5LN244433 | 4 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K0NS011042 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K5NS011036 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0RN630850 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7RN653235 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9LN240207 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ3PN621575 | 3 | — |
Show all 65 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1985 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0626FT599316 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0627FB700966 | 2 | — |
| 1985 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0628FT599320 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2HT762019 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2HT762022 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C7JT814007 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1NS011048 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K4NS011044 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K7NS011040 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532KXNS011047 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2LN240209 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5KN204982 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6KN204988 | 2 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7LN244434 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8KN204989 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ1PN621574 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0620FB700954 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0621CB703485 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0622FB700955 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0623FB700964 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0625CB703487 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA062XFB700962 | 1 | — |
| 1985 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA062XFT599321 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0HT762004 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0HT762018 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0JT814009 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0JT814012 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1HT762013 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1JT814004 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1JT814018 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2HT762005 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2JT814013 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3HT762014 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3JT814022 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6JT814001 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6JT814015 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8JT814016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9HT762020 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C9JT814011 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXJT814003 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K2NS011043 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6NS011045 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K8NS011046 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EH1SN690967 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL (4) | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4BC9EHXSN690966 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0KN204985 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0LN240208 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1GN943435 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1LN240203 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4KN204990 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5LN240205 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7KN204983 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7LN240206 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8RN653230 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EG1LN249740 | 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 (77)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2026 | 6606173218 | HANCOCK COUNTY MS | II | 1 | 1 | MITSUBISHI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TR |
4V4NC9EH2RN630851 3H3V532C7HT762002 |
GA C841CA GA WBN796 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| October 12, 2026 | I034T30084 | MANCHESTER TN | III | — | — | GT WORLDWIDE TRANSPORTATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TR |
4V4WC9EG1LN249740 3H3V532C7JT814010 |
GA IC56Z4 GA WSP478 |
| September 30, 2026 | 0389001828 | MONETTA SC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE |
4V4NC9EH9LN240207 1GRAA0628FT599317 |
GA C673FI GA UAB460 |
| September 28, 2026 | LARWS00541 | SLIDELL LA | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TR |
4V4NC9EH0LN240208 3H3V532K9NS011038 |
GA C534AG GA XRT211 |
| September 4, 2026 | 1435001907 | MACON GA | III | 2 | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH7RN653235 3H3V532C1JT814004 |
GA C670EN GA WSP475 |
| 392.2-SLLILC | State/Local Laws - Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| August 20, 2026 | 2113002814 | HEFLIN AL | II | 1 | 1 | NEWNAN DC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH6KN204988 3H3V532KXNS011047 |
GA C668F1 GA XSV649 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| August 11, 2026 | LARWS00361 | SLIDELL LA | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4BC9EH1SN690967 3H3V532K8NS011046 |
GA C579EY GA XSV648 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 6, 2026 | 0136001938 | GROVETOWN GA | III | — | — | QUALITY MODELS OF SC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH0LN240208 1GRAA062XFB700962 |
GA C534AG GA UAG617 |
| June 22, 2026 | 0006887614 | ROCKINGHAM NC | I | 1 | 1 | GEORGIA SOUTHERN TRANSPOR | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH2RN630851 1GRAA062XFT599321 |
GA C841CA GA UAB464 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| June 10, 2026 | 3725001379 | WHITE SPRINGS FL | III | — | — | FRIDA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH4RN630849 3H3V532K5NS011036 |
GA C366CA GA XRT209 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NEWNAN DC | 4 | August 20, 2026 |
| PETSMART | 3 | December 24, 2024 |
| GASR | 2 | May 27, 2026 |
| VOESTALPINE AUTO BODY | 2 | November 7, 2025 |
| MITSUBISHI | 1 | October 16, 2026 |
| GT WORLDWIDE TRANSPORTATION | 1 | October 12, 2026 |
| QUALITY MODELS OF SC | 1 | August 6, 2026 |
| FRIDA | 1 | June 10, 2026 |
| RIFLE PAPER CO | 1 | April 22, 2026 |
| GOODYEAR | 1 | March 23, 2026 |
| THE GOODYEAR TIRE & RUBBER COMPANY | 1 | September 3, 2025 |
| NEWNAN | 1 | March 20, 2025 |
8 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 6, 2006 | REVOKED | Property Broker |
| May 17, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 5, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 3, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| May 5, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 6, 2000 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| June 21, 1991 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 31, 1991 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| August 4, 1988 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| April 26, 1988 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2021 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| October 4, 2006 | BROKER | On Record |
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