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Carrier profile · USDOT 1186285 · Updated 06/13/2026

SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC

75 power unitsavg 5.6 yrRegional · 3 statesFORT MILL, SC
CARRIER ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
Verified linkssouthernshadetree.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
75Power units
11 observed · MCS-150
10Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.6Avg age (yr)
2005–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(803) 396-8693Email dispatchanorris@SOUTHERNSHADETREE.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 23 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority22 yr active
since 2003
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo29.4%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

75 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.6 yr

Model years 2005–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

22 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2003 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 22-yr authority, 29% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC safe to work with?

Is SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC safe to load? SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC (USDOT 1186285) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in FORT MILL, SC, operating 75 power units and 80 drivers. Operating authority has been active 22 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 49 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 29.4% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Conditional. Vektor rates it review before loading (69/100), with the leading concern: driver out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC's USDOT number?

SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC's USDOT number is 1186285.

Is SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC's safety record?

SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC has a 29.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 49 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 69/100 (tier: review).

How big is SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC's fleet?

SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC operates 75 power units and 80 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC based?

SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC is based in FORT MILL, SC, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.