Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
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Carrier profile · USDOT 793488 · MC-354072 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LP
27 power unitsavg 9 yrMulti-region · 15 statesCHATTANOOGA, TN94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-354072 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
27Power units
15 observed · MCS-150
17Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.0Avg age (yr)
2001–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileMultiple injury crashes
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 27 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1999.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 37 inspections.
USDOT registration2727 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo11.1%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9 yr
Model years 2001–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
27 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1999 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LP (USDOT 793488) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. effective Dec 31, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 11.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 23 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 9 vehicle-level and 23 driver-level — across 15 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 27 power units and 29 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 11, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LP's USDOT number?
SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LP's USDOT number is 793488, and its motor carrier number is MC-354072.
Is SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LP authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LP is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LP's safety record?
SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LP has a 11.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 37 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LP's fleet?
SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LP operates 27 power units and 29 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LP based?
SOUTHERN CHAMPION TRAY LP is based in CHATTANOOGA, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 15 states.
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