Deep South Freight Safety Record
DOT# 273403 · Birmingham, AL 35204 · 2053260490
Legal name: Tvs INC
Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/24/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Deep South Freight (DOT# 273403) in Birmingham, Alabama has 292 inspections on record with 244 violations and a 16.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 8 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 244 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/24/2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/17/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/14/2026 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 03/13/2026 | TN | 2 | 0 |
| 03/06/2026 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/05/2026 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 03/03/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/03/2026 | FL | 0 | 0 |
| 02/26/2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/19/2026 | KY | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 8 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28-JUN-24 | AL | 0 | 2 | 0 |
| 28-AUG-24 | TN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19-DEC-25 | AL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18-MAY-24 | MS | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17-MAY-24 | MS | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 17-JUN-24 | AL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12-DEC-24 | SC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 02-APR-25 | AL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Sentry Select Insurance Company | $1,000 |
| CARGO | Companion Property & Casualty Ins. Co. | N/A |
| SURETY | United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. | N/A |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.