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SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC

USDOT 1729770 Active Based in MIAMI, FL

SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC is a motor carrier based in MIAMI, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1729770. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 13 power units and 16 drivers, with 9 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier Overview

SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 13 power units and 16 drivers, based in Miami, FL. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.

Power Units
13
Drivers
16
Inspections
9
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
2 all-time
Authorities
2
1 active

Active filings

Insurance
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy effective Dec 22, 2021
Process Agent
PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC727452
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 250% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in US (5) and FL (2), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (100.0% of violations); top code 393.201B-FR (Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing) cited 2 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 13 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 16 drivers; Temsa skod, Motor coac, and Motorcoach are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Common 1 active
Common (Passenger) 1 revoked
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary
1 active policy
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.00 vs 1.80 -0.80
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
BOC-3 Process Agent
PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
Serves 123,521 carriers
Location & Contact
8601 SW 129 TERRACE
MIAMI, FL 33156
Phone: 3057499441
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 1729770
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 345,607 mi
Safety Rating S

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 78,487 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–20 power units (±50% of this carrier's 13 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 78,487 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
20%
Median across 78,487 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -20 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Passenger) authority was inactive from Dec 28, 2020 to Nov 19, 2021 (326 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 20, 2020 to Nov 18, 2021 (333 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-08 2025-12

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
US (US) 5 0 0.0% Aug 6, 2025
Florida (FL) 2 0 0.0% Dec 11, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Temsa Skod 3
Motor Coac 2
Motorcoach 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (9 rows) View all 9 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86557786 Dec 11, 2025 FL 2 ORLANDO FL
MOTORCOACH BUS
FL FPWN99 · 2MG3JMEA99W065166
0 — No
86557480 Dec 11, 2025 FL 2 ORLANDO FL
MOTORCOACH BUS
FL FHAP05 · 2M93JMHA78W064602
0 — No
85456109 Aug 6, 2025 US 1 HOMESTEAD FL
TEMSA SKOD BUS
FL LXTL29 · NLTEJXU87F1000055
3 396.5B-L, 393.201B-FR, 393.209E-SPSLA No
85456108 Aug 6, 2025 US 1 HOMESTEAD FL
MOTOR COAC BUS
FL LGWY86 · 2MG3JMHA29W065411
2 396.5B-L, 393.201B-FR No
85456101 Aug 6, 2025 US 1 HOMESTEAD FL
TEMSA SKOD BUS
FL LXTL30 · NLTEJXU89F1000056
1 393.45D-B No
85456099 Aug 6, 2025 US 1 HOMESTEAD FL
TEMSA SKOD BUS
FL LXTL31 · NLTEJXU80F1000057
1 393.95A1 No
85456098 Aug 6, 2025 US 1 HOMESTEAD FL
MOTOR COAC BUS
FL LZXA79 · 2MG3JMBA6KW069007
0 — No
78361740 Apr 5, 2023 FL 3 fl-orlando,-fl — 0 — No
78283622 Apr 5, 2023 FL 2 — — 1 393.203(e) No
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
FL8885805609 Apr 21, 2019 FL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
FL8567032205 May 12, 2015 FL 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (2 dockets)
COMMON
MC727452
Active
Granted Dec 21, 2021
View full authority record →
MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER
MC727452
Revoked
Granted Feb 16, 2011 Revoked Dec 28, 2020
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Dec 28, 2020 MC727452 Common (Passenger) REVOKED —
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Nov 19, 2021 MC727452-C REI REINSTATEMENT View PDF →
Feb 16, 2011 MC727452-C CPL REVOCATION View PDF →
Feb 14, 2011 MC727452 NC REINSTATEMENT View PDF →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (20 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY BA175145 BIPD/Primary Dec 22, 2021 On file ACTIVE
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH 74APS097617 BIPD/Primary Nov 18, 2021 Dec 22, 2021 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 333 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 20, 2020 to Nov 18, 2021
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO 5G1001059-03 BIPD/Primary Jul 1, 2020 Dec 20, 2020 CANCELLED
AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY P-001-000270296-01 BIPD/Excess Dec 20, 2019 Jun 24, 2022 CANCELLED
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO 5G1001059-03 BIPD/Primary Dec 20, 2019 Jul 1, 2020 CANCELLED
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO 5G1001059-02 BIPD/Primary Mar 30, 2019 Mar 21, 2019 REPLACED
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO 5G1001059-02 BIPD/Primary Mar 21, 2019 Dec 20, 2019 CANCELLED
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO 5G1001059-02 BIPD/Primary Dec 20, 2018 Mar 21, 2019 CANCELLED
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO 5G1001059-01 BIPD/Primary Dec 20, 2017 Dec 20, 2018 CANCELLED
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO 5G1001059-00 BIPD/Primary Aug 2, 2017 Dec 20, 2017 CANCELLED
PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO 5G1001059-00 BIPD/Primary Dec 20, 2016 Aug 2, 2017 CANCELLED
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. AU201500003653 BIPD/Primary Dec 20, 2015 Dec 20, 2016 CANCELLED
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. AU201400003653 BIPD/Primary Feb 20, 2015 Dec 20, 2015 CANCELLED
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. AU201400003653 BIPD/Primary Dec 20, 2014 Feb 20, 2015 CANCELLED
NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. AU201300003653 BIPD/Primary Dec 20, 2013 Dec 20, 2014 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. CA00039847 BIPD/Primary Oct 9, 2013 Dec 20, 2013 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. CA00037961 BIPD/Primary Oct 9, 2012 Oct 9, 2013 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. CA00034364 BIPD/Primary Oct 9, 2011 Oct 9, 2012 CANCELLED
STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. PA00201450 BIPD/Primary Nov 2, 2010 Oct 9, 2011 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jun 24, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — AXIS SURPLUS INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Dec 22, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  3. Dec 22, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY OF THE SOUTH
  4. Dec 20, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Nov 19, 2021
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  6. Dec 28, 2020
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  7. Dec 28, 2020
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  8. Dec 28, 2020
    authority gap
    Common (Passenger) authority inactive: 326 days (through Nov 19, 2021)
  9. Dec 20, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO
  10. Dec 20, 2020
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 333 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Nov 18, 2021)
  11. Jul 1, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  12. Jul 1, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO
  13. Jun 25, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  14. Dec 20, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO
  15. Dec 19, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  16. Mar 21, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO
  17. Mar 21, 2019
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO
  18. Mar 11, 2019
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  19. Dec 20, 2018
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO
  20. Dec 19, 2018
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  21. Dec 21, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  22. Dec 20, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO
  23. Aug 2, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO
  24. Dec 21, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  25. Dec 20, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
  26. Dec 20, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
  27. Dec 16, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  28. Feb 20, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
  29. Feb 4, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  30. Dec 20, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO.
  31. Dec 18, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  32. Dec 20, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  33. Dec 18, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  34. Oct 15, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  35. Oct 9, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  36. Oct 12, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  37. Oct 9, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  38. Oct 13, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  39. Oct 9, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
HOMESTEAD FL US 5 0
ORLANDO FL FL 2 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.203(e) Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC

Is SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1729770 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC's safety rating? ▾
SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC had? ▾
9 roadside inspections are on file for SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 9 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC based? ▾
SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 8601 SW 129 TERRACE, MIAMI, Florida 33156. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC727452). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC operate? ▾
SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC self-reports 13 power units and 16 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC had any crashes? ▾
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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