SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC, DOT #3114203 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
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10 of your 50 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Texas on September 5.
Your latest, Oklahoma on September 10, had 1 violation, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 13 trucks and 18 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC is a small fleet motor carrier based in GLADEWATER, Texas (USDOT #3114203). As of November 4, 2026, it holds a Not Rated FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 39/100 (High Risk), based on 50 recent inspection(s) and 73 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
What SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC's record points to
- What out-of-service inspections trigger: the expedited safety audit (49 CFR 385.308)
Out of service on 10 inspections of 50 in the last 24 months, most recently September 5. - Insurance cancelled or authority revoked: what happens and what stops it
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39/100 High Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 22 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 15 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 9 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Sept. 10, 2026, Oklahoma. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for no proof of the annual truck inspection (49 CFR 396.17).
- Sept. 5, 2026, Texas. Out of service: 1 driver violation and 1 vehicle violation, 4 violations in all. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75), and an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.11).
- Aug. 24, 2026, Texas. Out of service: 2 vehicle violations, 3 violations in all. Written up for lights not working (49 CFR 393.9) and an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.203).
- Aug. 7, 2026, Texas. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 3 violations in all. Written up for a tire problem (49 CFR 393.75) and lights not working (49 CFR 393.9).
- July 24, 2026, Texas. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2) and no proof of the annual truck inspection (49 CFR 396.17).
- June 3, 2026, Texas. No violations.
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC084356, motor property common carrier authority, granted on April 13, 2018.
FMCSA served 3 involuntary revocation notices on this authority in the last 24 months, most recently on January 5, 2026, and it was discontinued on January 30, 2026.
3 BMC-91X liability filings were cancelled on FMCSA's insurance record in the last 24 months, most recently Highlander Specialty Insurance Company's, effective January 31, 2026.
When the policy behind a BMC-91X is cancelled, the insurer must give FMCSA 30 days' notice (49 CFR 387.313(d)), and FMCSA starts revoking the operating authority unless a replacement filing is on record.
SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC: GLADEWATER, Texas Trucking Company
SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC is a small fleet operating out of GLADEWATER, Texas with USDOT number 3114203. The company operates 13 power units and has no published FMCSA safety rating (most active carriers are unrated unless they have undergone a compliance review). Based on our analysis of federal safety data, SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 39/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC has undergone 50 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 16.0%, which is below the national average of 20.72%, suggesting solid vehicle maintenance practices. The driver out-of-service rate is 6%, above the national average of 5.51%. Common causes include hours-of-service violations, expired medical certificates, and CDL issues.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC carries 73 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated September 10, 2026. Across 50 recorded inspections, the record carries 3 driver out-of-service violations and 9 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 39/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 39 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's High Risk band.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC is not flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazmat carrier (HM indicator: N), so the carrier is not subject to the additional 49 CFR Subchapter C hazmat regulations.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 18 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 1,250,138 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 5 tractors, 15 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 18 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 12 crash events involving SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC in the available reporting window. Of these, 2 involved a fatality, 4 involved a reported injury, and 9 resulted in a tow-away. 12 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: E 700 MARTIN LUTHER KING BLVD, CORSICANA, TX on May 16, 2025.
SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Texas (36), Oklahoma (3), Kentucky (2). The concentration in Texas is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC Compares to the National Average
Across the 50 recorded inspections, SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC's 16.0% vehicle out-of-service rate sits slightly below the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 6.0% driver out-of-service rate sits moderately above the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-09-10 | OK | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-05 | TX | 1 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-24 | TX | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2026-08-07 | TX | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-07-24 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-03 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-28 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-26 | TX | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-15 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-14 | TX | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC
What is SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC's FMCSA safety rating?
SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC (USDOT #3114203) does not currently carry a published FMCSA safety rating. A "Not Rated" status is common for carriers that have never had a compliance review: it is not a negative finding. FileFlo scores the carrier at 39/100 (High Risk) from the public inspection and out-of-service data that is available.
How large is SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC operates 13 power unit(s) and 18 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC based?
SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in GLADEWATER, Texas, under USDOT number 3114203.
What is SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 50 recent DOT inspection(s) and 73 recorded violation(s) for SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC (USDOT #3114203), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC scores 39/100 (High Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like SOUTHERN FREIGHT LINES LLC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: November 4, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile