Carolina Southern INC Safety Record
DOT# 659258 · High Point, NC 27263 · 3364343908
Excellent safety record — scored 12/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/25/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 12/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Carolina Southern INC (DOT# 659258) in High Point, North Carolina has 198 inspections on record with 164 violations and a 11.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 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 · 164 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/25/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/24/2026 | OK | 0 | 0 |
| 03/21/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 03/11/2026 | CA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/07/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/28/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/25/2026 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/06/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 02/06/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 02/06/2026 | NC | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 4 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29-OCT-25 | NC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 28-MAR-25 | SC | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 15-MAR-25 | TN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 14-FEB-26 | VA | 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 | Hartford Fire 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.