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SOUTHERN VENTURE INC
Simpsonville, KY
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 317276 · MC 218873
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 36 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-218873 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 36 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC218873
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy EBA 008 92 11
ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo · $0 · Policy GF 9100125
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
317276
MC Number
MC-218873
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
April 23, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 6, 1988
Authority Granted
May 17, 1990
Annual Mileage
159,942 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1004 Noland Pike, Simpsonville, KY 40067-5461
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Cynthia H Willimon
Cargo Types
LivestockOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
1
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2024
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 17, 2024 | KY | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FD8W3HT6HED30592 | 0 | Clean |
| May 12, 2024 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJBBAV63LK52223 | 1 | Passed |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY2
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Dry Van
1
Other Trailer
1
Tractor
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford F-350 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1FD8W3HT6HED30592 | 1 | — |
| 2003 Freightliner CST120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJBBAV63LK52223 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Kentucky Drop Trailer | Dry Van · 50 ft | 1KKVD5029FL236698 | 1 | — |
| 2017 4-star Trailers Inc. | Other Trailer · 25 ft | 4FKPG252XH0036015 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 4, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 25, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 17, 1990 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 21, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| April 1, 1998 | Cargo | On file |
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