Southern Specialty Freight LLC
USDOT 3306210 · MC-1049407 · Dickson, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Southern Specialty Freight LLC (dba Southern Specialty) is a company based in Dickson, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 84 power units and 84 drivers, which ranks it #135 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 195 times – about 2.3 inspections per power unit. 46.5% of vehicle inspections and 6.2% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 6 tow-away), or 8.3 per 100 power units versus 4.8 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, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, fresh produce, meat and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Southern Specialty Freight LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Southern Specialty |
| USDOT number | 3306210 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1049407 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 110 Weaver Drive, Dickson, TN 37055 |
| Phone | (615) 804-5621 |
| First registered | Jul 1, 2019 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Aug 24, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 3306210.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 84 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 84 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 8,500,000 miles reported for 2026 – about 101,190 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 84 CDL drivers; 83 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | Southern Specialty Freight L | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 46.5% | 20.5% | 21.1% | 127% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 6.2% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 85% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.3 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 75% higher than average |
| Inspections | 195 | 195 with a driver check, 114 with a vehicle check, 378 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Tennessee
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Tennessee carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Huff & Puff Trucking Inc USDOT 604653 | Bradyville | 115 | 107 | 215 | 26.6% | 4 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Southern Specialty Freight LLC?
Southern Specialty Freight LLC is registered with USDOT number 3306210 and operating authority MC-1049407.
How many trucks does Southern Specialty Freight LLC have?
It reports 84 power units (84 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 84 trailers, with 84 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Aug 24, 2026).
Where is Southern Specialty Freight LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Dickson, Tennessee 37055.
What is the out-of-service rate of Southern Specialty Freight LLC?
Over 24 months, 46.5% of vehicle inspections and 6.2% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.