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SOUTHERN GAS & OIL INCORPORATED
Bluefield, VA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 37777
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 10 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 10 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
37777
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
May 13, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Annual Mileage
30,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2860 Virginia Ave, Bluefield, VA 24605
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James W. Knowles
Officer 2
Matthew C Knowles
Cargo Types
Liquids/Gases
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
10 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
10
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
10
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (10)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2026 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | STERLING T · 2FZACGDC45AU04426 | 0 | Clean |
| December 1, 2025 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FDXF80C4SVA47538 | 0 | Clean |
| August 13, 2025 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | FORD · 1FDXF80C4SVA47538 | 0 | Clean |
| August 6, 2025 | VA | Level II — Walk-Around | CUSTOM SCO · 1HTSDNHR6LH293070 | 2 | Passed |
| March 4, 2025 | VA | Level II — Walk-Around | STERLING T · 2FZACGDC45AU04426 | 0 | Clean |
| November 21, 2024 | VA | Level I — Full | CUSTOM SCO · 1HTSDAAN7TH359092 | 0 | Clean |
| November 21, 2024 | VA | Level I — Full | FORD · 1FDXF80C4SVA47538 | 1 | Passed |
| November 21, 2024 | VA | Level I — Full | CUSTOM SCO · 1HTSDNHR6LH293070 | 1 | Passed |
| November 21, 2024 | VA | Level I — Full | STERLING T · 2FZACGDC45AU04426 | 1 | Passed |
| November 7, 2024 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | STERLING T · 2FZACGDC45AU04426 | 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
5 of 10 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Lamps improper color height location. | 6 | Cited |
| November 21, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Lighting - Lamps improper color height location. | 6 | Cited |
| November 21, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates | 4 | Cited |
| August 6, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Other Vehicle Defect | Horn - Inoperative or defective | 3 | Cited |
| November 7, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | Cited |
| August 6, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
VA6
WV4
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 8 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Sterling Truck Acterra | Truck · Class 7 | 2FZACGDC45AU04426 | 4 | — |
| 1995 Ford F-800 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FDXF80C4SVA47538 | 3 | — |
| 1990 International 4900 | Truck · Class 8 | 1HTSDNHR6LH293070 | 2 | — |
| 1996 International 4900 | Truck · Class 7 | 1HTSDAAN7TH359092 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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