OUT OF SERVICE
This carrier has an active federal Out of Service order issued by FMCSA and is not authorized to operate commercial motor vehicles.
SOUTHERN CONTAINER LLC
SOUTHERN CONTAINER LLC (USDOT 564010) is a DALTON, Georgia-based motor carrier with 32+ years of FMCSA-registered operations. Their fleet consists of 18 commercial vehicles staffed by 16 drivers. Their vehicle out-of-service rate of 0.0% is below the national average of 20.7%, suggesting relatively well-maintained equipment. The carrier is authorized for hazardous materials transportation. The carrier has only 0% of required liability insurance on file — a coverage gap of $750K. This carrier currently has an active Out of Service order from FMCSA and is not authorized to operate. Our composite safety score rates this carrier at 40/100, indicating a mixed safety profile that warrants closer review.
Insurance Coverage Gap
This carrier has $0 in liability insurance on file but $750K is required — a shortfall of $750K (0% of required coverage).
Company Details
- Legal Name
- SOUTHERN CONTAINER LLC
- USDOT Number
- 564010
- Entity Type
- CARRIER
- Address
- 340 HOWELL DRIVE
DALTON, GA 30721 - Phone
- (706) 277-6144
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Last MCS-150 Update
- September 3, 2025
Inspection Record
| Type | Total | OOS | Rate | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | 20.7% |
| Driver | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | 5.5% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | 0.0% | 4.5% |
Out of Service Orders
Unsatisfactory = Unfit
Rescinded: 2023-11-15
BASICs Safety Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance. Scores above 75% may trigger FMCSA intervention.
Location
340 HOWELL DRIVE, DALTON, GA 30721
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Source: FMCSA Safety and Fitness Electronic Records (SAFER) System