FMCSA Carrier Profile
SOUTHERN METALS COMPANY
Charlotte, NC
Active
Unsatisfactory
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Unsatisfactory
16.7% OOS · 13 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Unsatisfactory Safety Rating
FMCSA has rated this carrier Unsatisfactory, its lowest safety rating. Exercise caution before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Unsatisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 57.1% — above the 20.7% national average
- 13 FMCSA inspections on record
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
48105
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Unsatisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
May 22, 2024
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Annual Mileage
190,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
2200 Donald Ross Road, Charlotte, NC 28208
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Marc Helbein
Officer 2
Robert Helbein
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Out-of-Service Rate
16.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
12 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
33.3%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 41st 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
13
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders
5
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance5
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (8.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate57.1% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (36.4pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (13)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 9, 2026 | SC | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M1AN09Y08N002926 | 2 | Passed |
| December 30, 2025 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHLDV9NSNB9129 | 0 | Clean |
| December 4, 2025 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1NPCXPEX8SD752587 | 0 | Clean |
| November 10, 2025 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1NPCXPEX8SD752587 | 0 | Clean |
| October 13, 2025 | NC | Level I — Full | PTRB · 1NPCXPEX8SD752587 | 0 | Clean |
| September 16, 2025 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHLDV9NSNB9129 | 1 | 2 OOS |
| July 14, 2025 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 1HSHXAHR67J481293 | 2 | Passed |
| March 20, 2025 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M2AX13C79M009274 | 0 | Clean |
| March 12, 2025 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHLDV9NSNB9129 | 0 | Clean |
| February 26, 2025 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJHLDV9NSNB9129 | 0 | Clean |
| January 16, 2025 | NC | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 3AKJHLDV9NSNB9129 | 0 | Clean |
| September 17, 2024 | SC | Level II — Walk-Around | INTL · 3HSDZAPR6NN538337 | 1 | 2 OOS |
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Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC11
SC2
Equipment on Record (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
| VIN | Make | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3AKJHLDV9NSNB9129 | Frht | 5 | 1 |
| 1NPCXPEX8SD752587 | Ptrb | 3 | — |
| 1E9E5GZ21KA505725 | Othr | 2 | — |
| 1E9E5GZ2XKA505724 | Ot | 2 | — |
| 1G9F1272XYA157296 | Golbreath | 2 | 1 |
| 1M2AX13C79M009274 | Mack | 2 | 1 |
| 1E9E5GZ27LA505035 | Ot | 1 | 1 |
| 1HSHXAHR67J481293 | Intl | 1 | — |
| 1M1AN09Y08N002926 | Mack | 1 | — |
| 3HSDZAPR6NN538337 | Intl | 1 | 1 |
Showing 10 of 11 units
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