Mid South Transport Inc
USDOT 286319 · MC-168849 · Memphis, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Mid South Transport Inc is a corporation based in Memphis, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 110 power units and 100 drivers, which ranks it #93 by fleet size among 227 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Tennessee. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 161 times – about 1.5 inspections per power unit. 33.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% 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 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 7 tow-away), or 8.2 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, building materials, paper products, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Mid South Transport Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 286319 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-168849 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2765 Profit Drive, Memphis, TN 38132 |
| Phone | (901) 332-8600 |
| First registered | Jan 27, 1987 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 15, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 286319.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 110 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 325 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.91 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.0 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 9,494,763 miles reported for 2024 – about 86,316 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 100 CDL drivers; 93 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 7 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 Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | Mid South Transport Inc | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 33.9% | 18.8% | 21.1% | 80% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.6% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 76% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.2 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 82% higher than average |
| Inspections | 161 | 161 with a driver check, 59 with a vehicle check, 112 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jan 23, 2008) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Mid South Transport Inc?
Mid South Transport Inc is registered with USDOT number 286319 and operating authority MC-168849.
How many trucks does Mid South Transport Inc have?
It reports 110 power units (110 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 325 trailers, with 100 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 15, 2025).
Where is Mid South Transport Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Memphis, Tennessee 38132.
What is the out-of-service rate of Mid South Transport Inc?
Over 24 months, 33.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% 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.