Southern FS Inc
USDOT 640503 · MC-725876 · Marion, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Southern FS Inc (dba Southern FS) is a company based in Marion, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 172 power units and 126 drivers, which ranks it #228 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 20 times – about 0.1 inspections per power unit. 7.1% of vehicle inspections and 5.0% 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 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 1 tow-away), or 1.2 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, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, grain, feed, hay, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, agricultural / farm supplies and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Southern FS Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Southern FS |
| USDOT number | 640503 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-725876 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 2002 East Main St, Marion, IL 62959 |
| Phone | (618) 993-2833 |
| First registered | May 9, 1996 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 25, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 640503.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 97 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 39 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 51 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.73 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.3 trailers per tractor.
- 1,900,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 11,047 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 126 CDL drivers; 18 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 41 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 Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Southern FS Inc | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 7.1% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 62% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.0% | 2.6% | 2.9% | 92% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.2 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 74% lower than average |
| Inspections | 20 | 20 with a driver check, 14 with a vehicle check, 9 BASIC violations recorded, 11 hazmat-related | ||
| 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: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Illinois
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Illinois carriers in this directory.
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Other carriers near Marion
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pepsi Midamerica Company USDOT 94237 | Marion | 186 | 145 | 97 | 25.0% | 5 |
| Dewitt Transportation LLC USDOT 1808849 | Marion | 120 | 60 | 136 | 14.7% | 8 |
| Clark Transportation Services LLC USDOT 1849805 | Marion | 82 | 79 | 131 | 14.7% | 3 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Southern FS Inc?
Southern FS Inc is registered with USDOT number 640503 and operating authority MC-725876.
How many trucks does Southern FS Inc have?
It reports 172 power units (39 tractors, 97 straight trucks) and 51 trailers, with 126 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 25, 2026).
Where is Southern FS Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Marion, Illinois 62959.
What is the out-of-service rate of Southern FS Inc?
Over 24 months, 7.1% of vehicle inspections and 5.0% 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.