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Carrier profile · USDOT 572866 · MC-278020 · Updated 06/13/2026

WILLIAM ALLEN BROOKS JR

DBA SOUTHERN STAR TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS

7 power unitsavg 10.9 yrMulti-region · 9 statesSHELBY, NC
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-278020 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
7Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.9Avg age (yr)
2001–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(704) 312-6036Email dispatchsouthernstar1953@gmail.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
USDOT registration31 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

7 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

10.9 yr

Model years 2001–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

31 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1994 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 31-yr registration, 50% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is WILLIAM ALLEN BROOKS JR safe to work with?

Is WILLIAM ALLEN BROOKS JR safe to load? WILLIAM ALLEN BROOKS JR (USDOT 572866, MC-278020) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in SHELBY, NC, operating 7 power units and 8 drivers. Operating authority has been active 31 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 34 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 50.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), with the leading concern: vehicle 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 WILLIAM ALLEN BROOKS JR's USDOT number?

WILLIAM ALLEN BROOKS JR's USDOT number is 572866, and its motor carrier number is MC-278020.

Is WILLIAM ALLEN BROOKS JR authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, WILLIAM ALLEN BROOKS JR is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is WILLIAM ALLEN BROOKS JR's safety record?

WILLIAM ALLEN BROOKS JR has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 34 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is WILLIAM ALLEN BROOKS JR's fleet?

WILLIAM ALLEN BROOKS JR operates 7 power units and 8 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is WILLIAM ALLEN BROOKS JR based?

WILLIAM ALLEN BROOKS JR is based in SHELBY, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 9 states.

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