TVS Inc
USDOT 273403 · MC-163871 · Birmingham, Alabama · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
TVS Inc (dba Deep South Freight) is a corporation based in Birmingham, Alabama, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 109 power units and 107 drivers, which ranks it #56 by fleet size among 127 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Alabama. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 188 times – about 1.7 inspections per power unit. 35.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 8 tow-away), or 7.3 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, fresh produce, grain, feed, hay, commodities dry bulk, beverages and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | TVS Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Deep South Freight |
| USDOT number | 273403 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-163871 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2221 17Th Street North, Birmingham, AL 35204 |
| Phone | (205) 326-0490 |
| First registered | May 21, 1986 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 1, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 273403.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 90 | 19 | 0 |
| Trailers | 429 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.98 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.9 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 8,621,439 miles reported for 2025 – about 79,096 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 96% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 107 CDL drivers; 100 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Alabama carriers with 50+ units (127).
| Measure | TVS Inc | Same size, US | AL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 35.8% | 18.8% | 23.1% | 90% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.5% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 80% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.3 | 4.5 | 6.3 | 64% higher than average |
| Inspections | 188 | 188 with a driver check, 81 with a vehicle check, 134 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Feb 24, 2004) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of TVS Inc?
TVS Inc is registered with USDOT number 273403 and operating authority MC-163871.
How many trucks does TVS Inc have?
It reports 109 power units (109 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 429 trailers, with 107 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 1, 2026).
Where is TVS Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Birmingham, Alabama 35204.
What is the out-of-service rate of TVS Inc?
Over 24 months, 35.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.