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Carrier profile · USDOT 4017432 · MC-1695966 · Updated 06/13/2026

SOUTHERN BACKWOODS TRUCKING LLC

1 power unitsavg 14 yrLocal · 2 statesLAUREL SPRINGS, NC
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1695966 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.0Avg age (yr)
2004–2017 · vPIC
Call dispatch(828) 434-3832Email dispatchSOUTHERNBACKWOODSTRUCKING@GMAIL.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileReincarnated carrier — prior authority revoked
Operating authority3 yr active
since 2023
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo100.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

1 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

14 yr

Model years 2004–2017 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityFlagged

3 yr unchanged

Linked to a previously revoked authority — verify before tendering.

AI readLocal operator, 3-yr authority, 100% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is SOUTHERN BACKWOODS TRUCKING LLC safe to work with?

Is SOUTHERN BACKWOODS TRUCKING LLC safe to load? SOUTHERN BACKWOODS TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 4017432, MC-1695966) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in LAUREL SPRINGS, NC, operating 1 power unit and 2 drivers. Operating authority has been active 3 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 2 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 100.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (85/100), with the leading concern: reincarnated carrier — prior authority revoked. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
SBSOUTHERN BACKWOODS TRUCKING LLC 85
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Frequently asked

What is SOUTHERN BACKWOODS TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number?

SOUTHERN BACKWOODS TRUCKING LLC's USDOT number is 4017432, and its motor carrier number is MC-1695966.

Is SOUTHERN BACKWOODS TRUCKING LLC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, SOUTHERN BACKWOODS TRUCKING LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is SOUTHERN BACKWOODS TRUCKING LLC's safety record?

SOUTHERN BACKWOODS TRUCKING LLC has a 100.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 2 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 85/100 (tier: review).

How big is SOUTHERN BACKWOODS TRUCKING LLC's fleet?

SOUTHERN BACKWOODS TRUCKING LLC operates 1 power unit and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is SOUTHERN BACKWOODS TRUCKING LLC based?

SOUTHERN BACKWOODS TRUCKING LLC is based in LAUREL SPRINGS, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.