--- title: "TVS INC | DOT 273403 | Carrier Profile" url: https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/al/273403/tvs-inc description: "TVS INC is a interstate carrier based in BIRMINGHAM, AL. Fleet size: 109 power units, 107 drivers. DOT# 273403, MC# 163871." lang: en --- Active Interstate # TVS INC DBA: DEEP SOUTH FREIGHT Risk score · full evidence · 72-hour access · No account required DOT # 273403 MC # 163871 Location BIRMINGHAM, AL Phone 2053260490 Power Units 109 Drivers 107 Trailers 274 Annual Miles In full report Entity Type CORPORATION MCS-150 Date Apr 1, 2026 ## Risk Signals — TVS INC Scanning active / 10 NOT RATED The full report explains each signal below with the underlying FMCSA records, linked carriers, and news sources, plus… Historical patterns Included in the full report… LOCKED Chameleon connections Included in the full report… LOCKED Recent news No news coverage on file… LOCKED Unlock the full vetting report Get the exact risk score, full analysis, and the specific evidence + sources behind every signal. One-time · no account required ## Inspection Summary Recent Inspections (90 Days) 14 Vehicle OOS Rate 14.3% 2 of 14 National avg ~21% Driver OOS Rate 0% 0 of 14 National avg ~5% OOS Inspections 2 Driver + Vehicle OOS Most recent Oct 6, 2026 · MO Clean rate (90d) 43% Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results. ## Crash Summary Crashes (24 Months) 7 FMCSA-reportable Fatal Crashes 0 0 fatalities Injury Crashes 2 2 people injured Tow-Away Crashes 5 No injury or fatality All records since Sep 1995 104 crashes · 2 fatal Most recent crash Aug 31, 2026 Based on FMCSA crash data. Includes all reportable crashes regardless of fault; each crash is counted once by its most severe outcome. ## Counterparty Reports Email-verified, moderated transaction reports from brokers, shippers, and carriers who worked with TVS INC. No verified counterparty reports yet Worked a load with TVS INC? Be the first to report how it went. ## About TVS INC Deep South Freight is a Southeast and Midwest regional dry van carrier established in 1975, based in Birmingham, Alabama. The company hauls a wide range of non-hazmat commodities including paper, plastics, and food-grade products, with a modern fleet strategically located throughout the Southeast and Midwest. They emphasize driver-focused operations, integrity in customer relationships, and optimized lane density to maximize efficiency and pass savings to customers. ### Key Contacts 2 on file By Seniority Director · 1 C-Suite · 1 By Function Operations · 1 Names, titles, emails, and direct phone numbers for this carrier's decision-makers — included with your AlphaLoops trial. Included with AlphaLoops for Brokers → (https://runalphaloops.com/lp/broker-vetting) ### Related Companies 1 found Who this carrier is linked to and how — shared officers, common addresses, and entities under the same ownership. ### Service Regions Active in 23 states Top states: AL GA MS TN FL Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis. ### CSA Safety Scores 5 BASICs 5 BASICs measured Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report. Full BASIC percentiles, measure scores, BASIC + roadside alerts, and Acute Carrier flags from the latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. ## Operating Authority Common Authority Holds Active Authority(32.4 years) Contract Authority Holds Active Authority(35.4 years) Broker Authority Inactive Authority(43.7 years) ### Insurance & Coverage BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names. ## Contact Information 2053260490 Physical Address 2221 17TH STREET NORTH BIRMINGHAM, AL 35204 ## Cargo & Operations Cargo Carried General Freight Building Materials Beverages Paper Products ### Violations by Category 196 total Most common category Vehicle Maintenance · 34% of violations across 8 categories Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time. ### Fleet Analytics 152 trucks Top manufacturers VOLVO FREIGHTLINER KENWORTH Sample units 4V4NC9EH5GN9XXXXX 2016 VOLVO VNL64T300 4V4NC9EH5GN9XXXXX 2016 VOLVO VNL64T300 Full manufacturer, model, and model-year breakdown plus the VIN-level fleet roster. 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