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Carrier profile · USDOT 4969 · MC-212149 · Updated 06/13/2026

SOUTHERN STATES CO-OPERATIVE INC

311 power unitsavg 11.4 yrRegional · 6 statesRICHMOND, VA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-212149 INACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Verified linkssscoop.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
311Power units
82 observed · MCS-150
12Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.4Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(804) 281-1000Email dispatchLANCE.STENZEL@SSCOOP.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

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

Established 52 yearsOut-of-service rates below national averageNo active operating authority
Operating authority52 yr active
since 1974
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo11.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal5
11 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

311 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

11.4 yr

Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 52-yr authority, 11% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is SOUTHERN STATES CO-OPERATIVE INC safe to work with?

Is SOUTHERN STATES CO-OPERATIVE INC safe to load? SOUTHERN STATES CO-OPERATIVE INC (USDOT 4969, MC-212149) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in RICHMOND, VA, operating 311 power units and 369 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 192 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 11.2% (below the 22.26% national average), with 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (70/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
SSSOUTHERN STATES CO-OPERATIVE INC 70
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Frequently asked

What is SOUTHERN STATES CO-OPERATIVE INC's USDOT number?

SOUTHERN STATES CO-OPERATIVE INC's USDOT number is 4969, and its motor carrier number is MC-212149.

Is SOUTHERN STATES CO-OPERATIVE INC authorized to operate?

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

What is SOUTHERN STATES CO-OPERATIVE INC's safety record?

SOUTHERN STATES CO-OPERATIVE INC has a 11.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 192 roadside inspections, with 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 70/100 (tier: review).

How big is SOUTHERN STATES CO-OPERATIVE INC's fleet?

SOUTHERN STATES CO-OPERATIVE INC operates 311 power units and 369 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is SOUTHERN STATES CO-OPERATIVE INC based?

SOUTHERN STATES CO-OPERATIVE INC is based in RICHMOND, VA, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.