Southern Air Freight INC Safety Record
DOT# 609528 · Cleveland, TN 37311 · 8632585117
Good safety record — scored 30/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 02/08/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 30/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Southern Air Freight INC (DOT# 609528) in Cleveland, Tennessee has 41 inspections on record with 59 violations and a 2.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: B. Inactive 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 · 59 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 · 41 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/08/2026 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 01/21/2026 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 01/19/2026 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 01/14/2026 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/04/2026 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/09/2025 | NY | 0 | 0 |
| 11/29/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 11/23/2025 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 11/13/2025 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 10/29/2025 | NH | 0 | 1 |
Crash History · 3 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-JAN-26 | TN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18-MAR-24 | IN | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 09-JUN-25 | PA | 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 | Central Mutual Insurance Company | $750 |
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.