Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
58 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 2216455 · MC-270872 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
Southern Freight Services Inc of Morristown
DBA SOUTHERN FREIGHT SERVICES INC
58 power unitsavg 3.7 yrMulti-region · 15 statesMORRISTOWN, TN94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-270872 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
58Power units
63 observed · MCS-150
82Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
3.7Avg age (yr)
2017–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
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 15 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2011.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 215 inspections.
USDOT registration1414 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo16.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
4 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
3.7 yr
Model years 2017–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
14 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2011 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SOUTHERN FREIGHT SERVICES INC OF MORRISTOWN (USDOT 2216455) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. effective Apr 1, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 16.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 125 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 48 vehicle-level and 125 driver-level — across 15 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 58 power units and 64 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 11, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SOUTHERN FREIGHT SERVICES INC OF MORRISTOWN's USDOT number?
SOUTHERN FREIGHT SERVICES INC OF MORRISTOWN's USDOT number is 2216455, and its motor carrier number is MC-270872.
Is SOUTHERN FREIGHT SERVICES INC OF MORRISTOWN authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, SOUTHERN FREIGHT SERVICES INC OF MORRISTOWN is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SOUTHERN FREIGHT SERVICES INC OF MORRISTOWN's safety record?
SOUTHERN FREIGHT SERVICES INC OF MORRISTOWN has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 215 roadside inspections, with 4 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 FREIGHT SERVICES INC OF MORRISTOWN's fleet?
SOUTHERN FREIGHT SERVICES INC OF MORRISTOWN operates 58 power units and 64 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SOUTHERN FREIGHT SERVICES INC OF MORRISTOWN based?
SOUTHERN FREIGHT SERVICES INC OF MORRISTOWN is based in MORRISTOWN, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 15 states.
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