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SOUTHERN AIR FREIGHT INC
Cleveland, TN
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 609528 · MC 564535
Satisfactory
Active 20 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-564535 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Central Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
8.3% OOS · 36 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 20 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 36 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC564535
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 8651004
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
609528
MC Number
MC-564535
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 30, 2025
FMCSA Registration
August 1, 1995
Authority Granted
June 9, 2006
Annual Mileage
2,095,792 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1700 Spring Place Rd Se, Cleveland, TN 37311
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Travis Max Strickland
Officer 2
Debra A Pregont
Cargo Types
General FreightRefrigerated FoodMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
36
Driver Inspections
28
Vehicle Inspections
12
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving14
Hours of Service19
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate10.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (4.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
8.3% of 24 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
20th percentile among carriers with 10–24 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
3 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
7 of 26 inspections
Hours of Service
7 of 26 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 26 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 26 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 29, 2026 | TN | — | — | Yes | Daylight · Dry |
| June 9, 2025 | PA | — | — | Yes | Rain · Dark - Not Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC5
GA3
MD3
NY3
TN3
KY2
and 10 more states
Fleet & Equipment (42)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~16
of 28 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~26
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
25
Tractor
16
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR0MLMK0715 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR8RLVG5813 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR3RSVC6535 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9SSVS1589 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR0RLUX9125 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR2RLUX9126 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR3MLMK0711 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR5MLMK0712 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532CU284003 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532R6001712 | 2 | — |
Show all 42 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538N6580621 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR2MLMK0716 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR9MLMK0714 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDRXRLVG5814 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531H6945211 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531N6580623 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531R6001717 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531R6001720 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532EU772306 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532R6001709 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533R6001718 | 1 | — |
| Utility Tr | — | 1UYVS2534D4584725 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534GU730514 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535DU584605 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535GU504806 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535GU730506 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535R6001719 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538CU284023 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538DU584730 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538R6001715 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539GU504808 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539GU690804 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539HU815415 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XN6580622 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS253XR6001716 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5RSVC6536 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7RSVC6537 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR7SSVS1591 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9RSVC6538 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR9SSVS1592 | 1 | 1 |
| 2020 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS2536L8980821 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3UTVS253XP8891307 | 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 (36)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2026 | 2408C00394 | CENTREVILLE MD | II | 3 | — | PACIFIC TOMATO GROWERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJHHDR8RLVG5813 1UYVS2535DU584605 |
TN S6954HY FL QA45ZF |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| January 21, 2026 | SPD3061493 | TULLY NY | III | 1 | — | KRAFT HEINZ FOOD CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJHHDR8RLVG5813 1UYVS2532CU284003 |
TN S6954HY FL 0250CS |
| 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 | ||||||||
| January 19, 2026 | 3254C00216 | PERRYVILLE MD | III | 1 | — | GOLDEN TASTE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJHHDR8RLVG5813 1UYVS2532CU284003 |
TN S6954HY FL 0250CS |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| January 14, 2026 | E905601419 | SR 322 AT PINE ST PHILIPSBURG, PA | III | 5 | — | XPO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJHHDR0RLUX9125 1UYVS2539HU815415 |
TN S3851HY FL 4828CZ |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 395.24C1III-ELDDOF | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to provide output file comment, when directed by an authorized safety officer | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-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 | ||||||||
| January 4, 2026 | 1258000463 | RICHMOND HILL GA | III | 2 | — | LUND'S FISHERIES ALDI | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJHHDRXRLVG5814 1UYVS2531R6001720 |
FL M696HV FL QB22CK |
| 392.2-SLLML | State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-INAT | Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| December 9, 2025 | SPC3060897 | WORCESTER NY | II | 2 | — | HILLCREST FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR7RSVC6537 1UYVS2538N6580621 |
TN S6788HY FL QB38AM |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 29, 2025 | S211000169 | SHEPHERDSVILLE, KY | III | 1 | — | DESTINY TRANSPORTATION INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR9RSVC6538 3UTVS253XP8891307 |
TN S6793HY FL QB43AM |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| November 23, 2025 | C112532740 | I-80 WB MM 56 BEAVER TWP - WEI, PA | III | — | — | HIRT JR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR3RSVC6535 1UYVS2531N6580623 |
TN S6791HY FL QB40AM |
| November 13, 2025 | 2280016536 | NEWTON WI | III | 2 | — | ARLA FOODS C/O HOLLAND DC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1FUJHHDR3MLMK0711 1UYVS253XN6580622 |
TN P0542HY FL QB39AM |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| October 29, 2025 | 1325001171 | NH, NH | III | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR7SSVS1591 1UYVS2538N6580621 |
TN U6034HY FL QB38AM |
| 383.51A-SIN | OOSDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for a safety-related or unknown reason and in state of driver's license issuance | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SUNLAND | 2 | July 13, 2025 |
| PERRICONE FARMS | 2 | February 18, 2025 |
| PACIFIC TOMATO GROWERS | 1 | February 8, 2026 |
| KRAFT HEINZ FOOD CO | 1 | January 21, 2026 |
| GOLDEN TASTE | 1 | January 19, 2026 |
| XPO | 1 | January 14, 2026 |
| LUND'S FISHERIES ALDI | 1 | January 4, 2026 |
| HILLCREST FOODS | 1 | December 9, 2025 |
| DESTINY TRANSPORTATION INC | 1 | November 29, 2025 |
| HIRT JR | 1 | November 23, 2025 |
| ARLA FOODS C/O HOLLAND DC | 1 | November 13, 2025 |
| DEL MONTE FOODS CORP | 1 | October 28, 2025 |
12 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2025 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 4, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 3, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 23, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 9, 2006 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 1, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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