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SOUTHERN STATES CO-OPERATIVE INC

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View) FAST Act of 2015

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending April 24, 2026

On-Road Performance
0.12 Not Public 0 1.49 0 Not Public 0
On-Road Performance Detail
4
3-4 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
427
Straight Carrier
Not Public
118
0
101-500 relevant driver inspections
96
23
21-100 relevant vehicle inspections
118
0
No Safety Event Grouping
Not Public
118
2
101-500 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered N/A No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered Not Public No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 44

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 1 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLRD State/Local Laws - Reckless driving 1 0 10 Unsafe Driving
392.82DUMT Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone 2 0 10 Unsafe Driving
391.41A-MCPC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required. 2 0 1 Driver Fitness
392.8 Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.104(b) Damaged securement system/tiedowns 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.106(d) Insufficient aggregate working load limit 1 1 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.11A1-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.205A-WRC Wheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.30 Improper battery installation 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.48A-BIBD Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55C2-B Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55D1-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed 1 1 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak 1 1 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.75I1 Operating a CMV while weight carried exceeds tire rating due to under-inflation 1 1 3 Vehicle Maint.
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.87(a) Warning flag required on projecting load 2 2 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper 2 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative 2 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHWS Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9H Inoperable head lamps 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal 3 2 6 Vehicle Maint.
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination 1 1 0 Vehicle Maint.
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak 1 0 3 Vehicle Maint.
171.2-BHMGRMC HM (General Requirements) - Failing to comply with all applicable requirements of this subchapter, or an exemption or special permit, approval, or registration issued under this subchapter or under subchapter A of this chapter 1 0 2 HM Compliance
173.24B1-HMBPMC HM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping) 1 1 10 HM Compliance
177.801-HMHCNP HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain 1 0 2 HM Compliance
177.817A-HMPSPMC HM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper 1 0 3 HM Compliance

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 118

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
4/10/2026 MD2517C00689 MD 424E10 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
4/6/2026 MD4041C00141 MD 424E10 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
3/31/2026 MD3247C00696 MD 365E93 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
3/26/2026 MD2151C00648 MD 472E08 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
3/24/2026 VA5876001147 VA 68502P VA STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
393.55C2-B Air Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates 4  
3/24/2026 MD0302C00674 MD 424E09 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
3/19/2026 MD2514C00592 MD 447E82 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
3/18/2026 MD4047C00117 MD 365E93 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
3/9/2026 MD2517C00600 MD 47606PZ VA TRUCK TRACTOR   3
2/20/2026 MD2018C00583 MD 3GG2612 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
2/10/2026 NC0006846192 NC NK1199 NC STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal 6  
2/9/2026 NC0006845817 NC YA128853 NC STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
392.8 Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment 2  
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper 2  
1/20/2026 NC0006841305 NC LZ6822 NC STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
1/14/2026 NC0006839246 NC YA191501 NC TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.75(a)(3) Tire-flat and/or audible air leak (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
1/13/2026 KYS198004152 KY 225577 KY STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
1/8/2026 KYCV43889236 KY 311764 KY TRUCK TRACTOR   3
12/23/2025 MD4041C00088 MD 424E09 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
12/2/2025 NC0006825115 NC YA134790 NC STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
11/14/2025 WVPSC1490928 WV B287747 WV STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
11/11/2025 MD2348C00469 MD 458E51 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
11/7/2025 KYCV43888946 KY 311764 KY TRUCK TRACTOR   3
11/6/2025 MD4041C00046 MD 455E84 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
11/4/2025 KYCV43888929 KY 321248 KY TRUCK TRACTOR   3
10/27/2025 MD2517C00345 MD 12T699 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
10/27/2025 MD4047C00077 MD 331E68 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
177.801-HMHCNP HM (Highway Carriage) - Driver accepted/transported HM not prepared in accordance with this Subchapter. Explain 2  
177.817A-HMPSPMC HM (Shipping Papers) - Motor carrier permit/require a driver to operate a motor vehicle without a proper shipping paper 3  
393.55D1-B Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. 4  
10/27/2025 WVPSC1490909 WV BA549108 WV STRAIGHT TRUCK   3
10/23/2025 MD0278C00279 MD 4EB0288 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
10/9/2025 KYCV43888805 KY 311764 KY TRUCK TRACTOR   2
10/7/2025 MD3247C00336 MD 424E10 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
10/2/2025 VA7121000244 VA 15171TB VA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
171.2-BHMGRMC HM (General Requirements) - Failing to comply with all applicable requirements of this subchapter, or an exemption or special permit, approval, or registration is 2  
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 1  
9/25/2025 WVPSC1490883 WV B291989 WV STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
9/17/2025 KYCV43704780 KY 649065 KY STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
392.82DUMT Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone 10  
9/12/2025 MD2203C00526 MD 9DB3271 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
9/11/2025 NC0006797125 NC YA140172 NC STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
9/9/2025 WVPSC1490849 WV BA542868 WV STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
9/4/2025 MD2514C00246 MD 447E82 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
9/4/2025 WVPSC1241788 WV B272972 WV STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 4  
9/3/2025 SC0243007313 SC P852923 SC TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative 6  
393.9A-LHWS Lighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative 6  
9/3/2025 VA8031000730 VA UA35105 VA STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative 6  
8/27/2025 KYCV43783461 KY 319990 KY STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
8/21/2025 VA7155000849 VA 47606PZ VA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
8/12/2025 VA5876000852 VA FA3084 NC STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
7/28/2025 WVPSC0990742 WV B291271 WV STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
7/16/2025 NC0006776709 NC YA128853 NC STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
7/15/2025 NC0006776319 NC YA134790 NC STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
7/10/2025 WVPSC1531266 WV B291989 WV STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
7/10/2025 WVPSC1270933 WV BA549108 WV STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
7/1/2025 WVPSC1490735 WV BA542867 WV STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
6/23/2025 MD4047C00007 MD 447E82 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
6/4/2025 NC0006763230 NC YA164087 NC TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.87(a) Warning flag required on projecting load (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9H Inoperable head lamps 6  
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 4  
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
5/30/2025 NC0006761908 NC YA122057 NC TRUCK TRACTOR   2
5/27/2025 NC0006760576 NC NS9760 NC TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.87(a) Warning flag required on projecting load (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
5/15/2025 MD2109C00109 MD 7CZ3835 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
5/7/2025 NC0006755606 NC YA157934 NC TRUCK TRACTOR   2
5/5/2025 WVPSC1490678 WV B270223 WV STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
5/1/2025 NC0006753916 NC YA157934 NC TRUCK TRACTOR   2
4/28/2025 WVPSC0060360 WV BA542866 WV STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
4/24/2025 VA6243000213 VA 29249PZ VA TRUCK TRACTOR   2
4/21/2025 SC0217009144 SC VV3011 NC TRUCK TRACTOR   1
4/14/2025 MD3233C00009 MD 4AY4780 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
4/10/2025 SC0345002065 SC VV3117 NC TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/18/2025 NC0006739315 NC YA157934 NC TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/14/2025 NC0006738409 NC YA155236 NC TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/13/2025 NC0006736797 NC YA128853 NC STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
3/7/2025 NC0006735981 NC MN3996 NC TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.75(a) Flat tire or fabric exposed (OOS) 8 + 2 (OOS)  
3/3/2025 WVPSC1241186 WV 458E55 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
2/24/2025 MD0530004104 MD 447E82 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
2/21/2025 NC0006730088 NC YA94569 NC STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
2/7/2025 KYCV43783091 KY 664108 KY STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.30 Improper battery installation 3  
2/5/2025 WVPSC1330608 WV BA542862 WV STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
1/30/2025 MD2329002135 MD 374E27 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
1/13/2025 WVPSC0910554 WV B291271 WV STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
1/9/2025 KYCV43729223 KY 311764 KY STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
1/3/2025 MD2514001383 MD 365E93 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
12/30/2024 KYS190001596 KY 886640 KY STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
12/26/2024 MD2516000341 MD 365E93 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
12/24/2024 MD2224000292 MD 5GA3414 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
12/4/2024 NC0006705881 NC YA117109 NC STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
12/2/2024 WVPSC1490476 WV B290155 WV STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
12/2/2024 WVPSC1490478 WV BA542870 WV STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
11/26/2024 VA5876000528 VA P161492 VA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
11/20/2024 WVPSC0370827 WV B291148 WV STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.9A-LFTSI Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative 6  
11/18/2024 VA4299000090 VA TX311458 VA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.205A-WRC Wheel/Rim - Rim, spoke wheel, or adapter cracked 2  
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
11/13/2024 MD0235006921 MD BA542869 WV STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
10/29/2024 KYCV43782959 KY 294377 KY STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
10/28/2024 KY0S14203610 KY 308516 KY STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
10/24/2024 WVPSC1490426 WV BA542870 WV STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
10/21/2024 MD9815001062 MD 808288A WV STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
391.41A-MCPC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com 1  
392.82DUMT Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone 10  
393.11A1-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing 2  
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper 2  
10/21/2024 SC0353002674 SC ND3509 NC STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
10/17/2024 MD2329002006 MD 374E27 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
10/10/2024 KYCV43887932 KY 832623 KY STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
10/8/2024 MD1997005463 MD 4EB0288 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
10/7/2024 MD2514001248 MD 447E82 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
10/3/2024 KYL755000040 KY 309982 KY STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
9/26/2024 WVPSC1480463 WV UC13074 VA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
9/23/2024 KYCV43887862 KY 321248 KY TRUCK TRACTOR   1
9/12/2024 SCF320002621 SC VV3001 NC TRUCK TRACTOR   1
9/9/2024 WVPSC1490359 WV BA542868 WV STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
8/20/2024 WVPSC0680483 WV BA548632 WV STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
8/19/2024 KYCV43887746 KY 832623 KY STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
8/14/2024 VA5733000214 VA UC11099 VA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
8/12/2024 VA5639000619 VA TX207983 VA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
392.2-SLLRD State/Local Laws - Reckless driving 10  
173.24B1-HMBPMC HM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping) (OOS) 10 + 2 (OOS)  
393.48A-BIBD Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle 4  
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
8/6/2024 SCW231007489 SC ND3509 NC STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.104(b) Damaged securement system/tiedowns 1  
393.106(d) Insufficient aggregate working load limit (OOS) 3 + 2 (OOS)  
393.75I1 Operating a CMV while weight carried exceeds tire rating due to under-inflation (OOS) 3 + 2 (OOS)  
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories 2  
7/31/2024 MD0246006257 MD 447E82 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
7/26/2024 VA5733000178 VA 79735P VA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
7/19/2024 WVPSC0650306 WV UC13074 VA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
391.41A-MCPC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com 1  
7/17/2024 MD2504003198 MD 8BV8127 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
7/17/2024 KYCV43887642 KY 311764 KY TRUCK TRACTOR   1
7/1/2024 VA7106000272 VA 52844UA VA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
6/21/2024 MD0530003562 MD 1EV7052 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
6/6/2024 VA7106000252 VA 52844UA VA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
6/3/2024 VA5876000247 VA P161492 VA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
6/3/2024 NC0006654182 NC YA155254 NC STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
393.9TS Inoperative turn signal (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
5/31/2024 MD3064005152 MD 409E21 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
5/29/2024 VA5639000436 VA 68502P VA STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
396.5B-L Lubrication - Oil or grease leak 3  
5/16/2024 MD2212003883 MD 4AY4780 MD STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
5/13/2024 SCA339002414 SC YA138413 NC STRAIGHT TRUCK   1
5/8/2024 NC0006645827 NC YA155236 NC TRUCK TRACTOR   1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 11

Report Vehicle Crash Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Fatal Inj. Tow. HM Severity Weight
(SW)
Time Weight
(TiW)
Total Weight
(TotW)
2/13/2026 VA0260470163 VA TX243490 VA 0 2 Yes No 2 3 6
1/13/2026 VA0260170159 VA UA57969 VA 0 0 Yes No 1 3 3
12/22/2025 VA0253610130 VA 79734P VA 0 1 Yes No 2 3 6
11/6/2025 KY0073255520 KY 321190 KY 0 0 Yes No 1 3 3
9/19/2025 NC0108264389 NC YA150382 NC 0 0 Yes No 1 2 2
7/11/2025 VA0251935031 VA UB33940 VA 0 0 Yes No 1 2 2
4/9/2025 NC0108078880 NC YA153218 NC 0 1 Yes No 2 1 2
3/18/2025 VA0250785159 VA UA53519 VA 0 0 Yes No 1 1 1
12/11/2024 VA0243485195 VA TW22266 VA 0 1 Yes Yes 3 1 3
8/12/2024 VA0242265320 VA TX207983 VA 0 1 Yes Yes 3 1 3
6/17/2024 VA0241755122 VA TX87656 VA 0 2 Yes No 2 1 2

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

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Enforcement Cases

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