--- title: "SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC | DOT 1186285 | Carrier Profile" url: https://runalphaloops.com/carrier/sc/1186285/southern-shade-tree-co-inc description: "SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC is a interstate carrier based in FORT MILL, SC. Fleet size: 75 power units, 80 drivers. DOT# 1186285." lang: en --- Active Interstate # SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC Risk score · full evidence · 72-hour access · No account required DOT # 1186285 Location FORT MILL, SC Power Units 75 Drivers 80 Trailers 21 Annual Miles In full report Entity Type N/A MCS-150 Date Feb 13, 2026 ## Risk Signals — SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC Scanning active / 10 CLEAR Full risk analysis — historical patterns, fraud connections, financial signals — runs when you… Authority for sale No active listings detected… CLEAR Equipment for sale No fleet VINs found on marketplaces… CLEAR Financial risk Analyzed in the full report… LOCKED Fraud signals Connection analysis in the full report… LOCKED Historical patterns Pattern analysis runs when you unlock the report… LOCKED Recent activity No adverse news in 90 days… CLEAR 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) 3 Vehicle OOS Rate 33.3% 1 of 3 National avg ~21% Driver OOS Rate 0% 0 of 3 National avg ~5% OOS Inspections 1 Driver + Vehicle OOS Most recent Aug 17, 2026 · NC Clean rate (90d) 37% Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results. ## Crash Summary Total Crashes 7 All time Fatalities 1 Injuries 6 Tow-Away 7 ## Counterparty Reports Email-verified, moderated transaction reports from brokers, shippers, and carriers who worked with SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC. No verified counterparty reports yet Worked a load with SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC? Be the first to report how it went. ## About SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC Southern Shade Tree Co. Inc. is a leading landscaping and logistics enterprise based in Fort Mill, South Carolina, specializing in the large-scale distribution and installation of mature shade trees and landscape materials. Operating a substantial private fleet of over 75 power units, the company serves residential developers, commercial properties, and municipal projects across the Southeast. They are distinguished by their specialized capability in transporting and planting oversized specimen trees using a dedicated fleet of box trucks, dry vans, and specialized equipment like tree spades. ### Service Regions Active in 3 states Top states: NC SC GA 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 N/A Contract Authority N/A Broker Authority N/A ### Insurance & Coverage BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names. ## Contact Information Physical Address 377 RUBIN CENTER DR STE 119 FORT MILL, SC 29708 ## Cargo & Operations Cargo Carried General Freight Other ### Violations by Category 41 total Most common category Vehicle Maintenance · 20% of violations across 7 categories Full violation breakdown by category, out-of-service rates, and historical trends over time. ### Fleet Analytics 24 trucks Top manufacturers CHEVROLET KENWORTH INTERNATIONAL Sample units 1GB4WREY8MF2XXXXX 2021 CHEVROLET KODIAK C4500 1GB4YTEY4RF1XXXXX 2024 CHEVROLET SILVERADO 2500 Full manufacturer, model, and model-year breakdown plus the VIN-level fleet roster. Are you SOUTHERN SHADE TREE CO INC? 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