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SOUTHERN TIER PROVISIONS INC
Bath, NY
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 534672 · MC 296312
No Safety Rating
Active 30 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-296312 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Graphic Arts Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
6.5% OOS · 54 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 30 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 6.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- 54 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC296312
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Graphic Arts Mutual Insurance Company
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 5749536
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
Cargo · $0 · Policy CPP 090 68 79
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy EBA 070 18 81
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Cargo
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
534672
MC Number
MC-296312
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
February 19, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 24, 1993
Authority Granted
April 2, 1996
Annual Mileage
963,972 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
6683 Route 415 South, Bath, NY 14810
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ricki Friends
Officer 2
Anthony Russo
Cargo Types
General FreightDry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
54
Driver Inspections
28
Vehicle Inspections
30
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance11
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service21
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.9% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (0.4pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate6.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
6.5% of 31 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
15th 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
6 of 17 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 32 inspections
Hours of Service
4 of 32 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 32 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 32 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NY32
PA8
NJ3
MD1
US1
Fleet & Equipment (35)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~18
of 20 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~17
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
18
Dry Van
17
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY9SM051579 | 5 | 1 |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EGXJN890443 | 5 | — |
| 2019 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 42 ft | 527SR4227KM018939 | 5 | — |
| 2025 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR532XSM044732 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5321PM310963 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K3PJ412013 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4LN253088 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH9MN278702 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ1PN617198 | 3 | — |
| 2025 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5323SM044734 | 3 | — |
Show all 35 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5327PL032454 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5323PM310964 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0629NW404628 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4EY6PM001703 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY0RM041954 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY7SM053900 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY8LM019305 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Mack Pinnacle | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1PN4GY3RM013785 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2487M6396301 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1LN267823 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3LN267824 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0620LB184137 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GY4LM013629 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mack Anthem | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AN4GYXPM039190 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K1PJ412012 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532KXPJ412011 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1KN205028 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7SN661681 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXRN645789 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EH5NN300698 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 42 ft | 527SR422XRM037883 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 48 ft | 527SR4820JM014446 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5322JM014445 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5322LM022841 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5329PL032455 | 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 (54)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2026 | SPE3021669 | BATAVIA NY | II | 2 | 2 | SOUTHERN TIER PROVISIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
4V4NC9EH7SN661681 5V8VA5321PM310963 |
NY 40310PF NY 1765D8 |
| 392.9AA1 | OOSOperating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority. | |||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| September 14, 2026 | SPA3110081 | CORFU NY | I | 6 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
4V4NC9EH9MN278702 527SR532XSM044732 |
NY 10648PF NY 1750D9 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.9AA1 | OOSOperating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority. | |||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | SPT3042152 | BATAVIA NY | III | — | — | GENERAL MILLS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1M1AN4GY9SM051579 5V8VA5321PM310963 |
NY 44937PF NY 1756D8 |
| June 12, 2026 | SPA3031438 | BEMUS POINT NY | III | — | — | SOUTHERN TIER PROVISIONS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1M1PN4GY3RM013785 1UYVS2487M6396301 |
NY 33681PF IN PB46957 |
| June 12, 2026 | SPA3012291 | BEMUS POINT NY | III | — | — | MICELI DAIRY PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1M1AN4GY9SM051579 3H3V532K3PJ412013 |
NY 44937PF NY CD71390 |
| May 27, 2026 | SPT3160116 | BUFFALO NY | III | — | — | GENERAL MILLS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1M1AN4GY0RM041954 3H3V532K3PJ412013 |
NY 32796PF NY CD71390 |
| April 28, 2026 | SPC3071138 | OWEGO NY | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
4V4NC9EGXJN890443 527SR4227KM018939 |
NY 83870PC NY 1521D0 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| January 16, 2026 | F408601647 | ON US-220 N 814 FEET EAST OF I, PA | III | — | — | SOUTHERN TIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
4V4NC9EH7SN661681 527SR5322LM022841 |
NY 40310PF NY BU39482 |
| November 14, 2025 | C128000290 | ERIE PA | III | — | — | SOUTHERN TIER PROVISIONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
1M1AN4GY7SM053900 527SR5329PL032455 |
NY 48010PF NY 1545D8 |
| October 22, 2025 | F121529555 | ON US HIGHWAY 15 5279 FEET NOR, PA | III | 2 | — | NEW B&M MEATS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC |
4V4NC9EHXRN645789 527SR532XSM044732 |
NY 45266PF NY 1750D9 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GENERAL MILLS | 9 | July 7, 2026 |
| MICELI DAIRY PRODUCTS | 2 | June 12, 2026 |
| NEW B&M MEATS | 1 | October 22, 2025 |
| LAMB WESTON | 1 | September 24, 2025 |
| LATINA WHOLESALE IMPORTING | 1 | September 11, 2025 |
| DEIORIO'S | 1 | August 13, 2025 |
| FOSSIL FARMS | 1 | July 17, 2025 |
| BUFFALO FLOUR | 1 | May 19, 2025 |
| KECK'S MEAT PLANT INC | 1 | April 10, 2025 |
| J MILLS DIST | 1 | March 4, 2025 |
| KECKS | 1 | December 19, 2024 |
| BEST PROVISION CO INC | 1 | December 11, 2024 |
9 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2026 | Active Administrative Correction | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| October 30, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 24, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 2, 1996 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| April 2, 1996 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2003 | Cargo | On file |
| November 23, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 2, 2026 | Cargo | Cancel · The Cincinnati Insurance Company |
| September 2, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Term/repl · The Cincinnati Insurance Company |
| August 3, 2026 | Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice | Effective September 2, 2026 |
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