Private PropertyCompany Details
- Entity Type
- Carrier
- Fleet Size
- 3,018 units
- Drivers
- 1,968 total
Contact Information
- Phone
- (205) 664-6525
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://southernco.com
Operation Summary
- Operating Status
- Active
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private Property
- Cargo Carried
- General Freight, Motor Vehicles, Logs/Poles, Building Materials, Machinery Large, Liquids/Gases, Passengers, Utility
- Annual Mileage
- 6,112,400 miles (2024) as of Dec 30, 2025
Physical Address
600 18TH ST NBIRMINGHAM, AL, 35291-0238
US
Mailing Address
744 SHELBY COUNTY HWY 87 GSC#CALERA, AL, 35040
US
Fleet Details
| Vehicle Types | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Tractors | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 2,884 | 8 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,624 | 1 | 0 |
Safety Violations
| Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 1 | 0 | 4.26 | 0.00% |
| Unsafe Driving | 12 | 8 | 0 | 0.03 | 0.00% |
| HOS Compliance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.16 | 0.00% |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Accident Reports
Results for 24 months prior to Mar 17, 2026
| Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Injuries | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Tow-away | 4 | 5 | 5 | 14 |
| Crash Reports | 5 | 7 | 7 | 19 |
Inspections
Results for 24 months prior to Mar 17, 2026
| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | IEP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 20 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS Inspections | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS Percentage | 0.00% | 27.27% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| National Average as of Feb 18, 2026 | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% | N/A |
Safety Rating
- Rating Date
- Feb 24, 1999
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Review Date
- Jan 22, 1999
- Type
- Compliance Review
Company Details
- Entity Type
- Carrier
- Fleet Size
- 3,018 units
- Drivers
- 1,968 total
Physical Address
600 18TH ST NBIRMINGHAM, AL, 35291-0238
US
Contact Information
- Phone
- (205) 664-6525
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://southernco.com
Mailing Address
744 SHELBY COUNTY HWY 87 GSC#CALERA, AL, 35040
US
Operation Summary
- Operating Status
- Carrier Operation
- Operation Classification
- Cargo Carried
- Annual Mileage
- Active
The entity's USDOT number is active. - Interstate
- Private Property
- General Freight, Motor Vehicles, Logs/Poles, Building Materials, Machinery Large, Liquids/Gases, Passengers, Utility
- 6,112,400 miles (2024) as of Dec 30, 2025
Fleet Details
| Vehicle Types | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck Tractors | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 2,884 | 8 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,624 | 1 | 0 |
Safety Violations
| Total | Severe | Out of Service | Measure | Percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 1 | 0 | 4.26 | 0.00% |
| Unsafe Driving | 12 | 8 | 0 | 0.03 | 0.00% |
| Hours of Service Compliance | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0.16 | 0.00% |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0.00% |
Accident Reports
Results for 24 months prior to Mar 17, 2026
| Last 6 Months | 6-12 Months ago | 12-24 Months ago | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Injuries | 1 | 2 | 2 | 5 |
| Tow-away | 4 | 5 | 5 | 14 |
| Crash Reports | 5 | 7 | 7 | 19 |
Inspections
Results for 24 months prior to Mar 17, 2026
| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | IEP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 20 | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS Inspections | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS Percentage | 0.00% | 27.27% | 0.00% | 0.00% |
| National Average as of Feb 18, 2026 | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% | N/A |
Safety RatingThis is a measure of the carrier's compliance with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations (FMCSR). A Compliance Review is a statistical sampling or audit of required records to determine a motor carrier's compliance with the FMCSR. An in-depth review of the motor carrier's records is made to check different categories of drivers, vehicles and trips. This review may be limited to specific problems and may include a detailed investigation of a problem area. The compliance status determination is based on FMCSR violations discovered during the review. The below safety rating information is based on SAFER Web data. Hey Bubba! updates these statistics as they are released by the FMCSA.
- Rating Date
- Rating
- Review Date
- Type
- Feb 24, 1999
- Satisfactory
- Jan 22, 1999
- Compliance Review
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