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SOUTHERN EXPRESS INC

USDOT 1984638 • 2531 SCHIEFFELIN ROAD, APEX, NC, 27502

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,984,638
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
North Carolina
Phone
9196828767
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
16
Drivers (MCS-150)
27
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
500,239
BOC-3 Agent
EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
Physical Address
2531 SCHIEFFELIN ROAD, APEX, NC, 27502
Contact
Phone: 9196828767

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jan 5, 2021
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-702657ACTIVEUnknownJun 20, 2023

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA162980ON FILEJan 5, 2021Jan 3, 2024

Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA162980CANCELLEDJan 11, 2020Jan 5, 2021
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA162980CANCELLEDNov 14, 2019Jan 11, 2020
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA162980CANCELLEDOct 11, 2019Nov 14, 2019
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA162980CANCELLEDSep 13, 2012Oct 11, 2019
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA162980CANCELLEDJun 5, 2012Sep 13, 2012
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA162980CANCELLEDOct 19, 2010Jun 5, 2012
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA162980CANCELLEDFeb 26, 2010Oct 19, 2010

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA162980BIPD/PrimaryJan 3, 2024Jan 3, 2024
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA162980BIPD/PrimaryJan 5, 2021Jan 5, 2021
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA162980BIPD/PrimaryJan 11, 2020Jan 11, 2020
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA162980BIPD/PrimaryNov 14, 2019Nov 14, 2019
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA162980BIPD/PrimaryOct 11, 2019Oct 11, 2019
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA162980BIPD/PrimarySep 13, 2012Sep 13, 2012
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA162980BIPD/PrimaryJun 5, 2012Jun 5, 2012
CANCELLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA162980BIPD/PrimaryOct 19, 2010Oct 19, 2010

Authority Action History (5 events)

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Authority Action History (5 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC702657COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 12, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 20, 2023
MC702657COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 16, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJan 13, 2020
MC702657COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 18, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 6, 2019
MC702657COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 16, 2019DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONSep 24, 2019
MC702657MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 29, 2010—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
27
Violations
7
1 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
3.7%
Power Units (MCS-150)
16
Drivers (MCS-150)
27
Crash Records
2

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
2
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
5
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
1
Jul
10
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 27 of 27 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

6 states • 27 inspections

🚛
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (7 violations from 27 inspections)

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Violation Summary (7 violations from 27 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.32(b)ELD - driver tamper/disable1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.30(b)(1)Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.21(b)USDOT number not displayed103General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21(a)Vehicle marking requirements103General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.22(h)(2)Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:391.15(a)Driving while disqualified1110Driver Fitness

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-23.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.7%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.0 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.26vs nat'l 1.80
-1.54 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (27 inspections)

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Inspection History (27 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 29, 202687438920GRANVILLE COUNTY, PVA OF CAMPNCLevel 2PREO MOTOR COACH0—No
Feb 21, 202687114757RoadsideNCLevel 1PREO BUS0—No
Oct 10, 202586023905NASHVILLE TNTNLevel 3VAN HOOL B BUS0—No
Aug 21, 202585566898RoadsideNCLevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0—No
Aug 21, 202585567108SOUTHERN EXPRESS, INC.NCLevel 5VANH MOTOR COACH0—No
Aug 21, 202585567447SOUTHERN EXPRESS, INC.NCLevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0—No
Aug 21, 202585567364SOUTHERN EXPRESS, INC.NCLevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0—No
Aug 21, 202585566757SOUTHERN EXPRESS, INC.NCLevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0—No
Aug 21, 202585567006SOUTHERN EXPRESS, INC.NCLevel 5VANH MOTOR COACH0—No
Aug 21, 202585566796SOUTHERN EXPRESS, INC.NCLevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0—No
Aug 21, 202585567107SOUTHERN EXPRESS, INC.NCLevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0—No
Aug 2, 202585409786RoadsideNCLevel 1PREO MOTOR COACH0—No
Aug 2, 202585409785RoadsideNCLevel 1PREO MOTOR COACH0—No
Jul 13, 202585206827RoadsideNCLevel 3PREO MOTOR COACH0—No
Mar 4, 202584025741RoadsideNCLevel 1PREO BUS0—No
Jan 16, 202583679851APEX NCUSLevel 5VAN HOOL B BUS0—No
Jan 16, 202583679849APEX NCUSLevel 5PREVOST BUS0—No
Jan 16, 202583679853APEX NCUSLevel 5VAN HOOL B BUS0—No
Jan 16, 202583679855APEX NCUSLevel 5PREVOST BUS0—No
Jan 16, 202583679879APEX NCUSLevel 5PREVOST BUS0—No
Jun 8, 202481827863RoadsideNCLevel 2VANH MOTOR COACH4395.32(b), 395.30(b)(1), 390.21(b)No
Jun 7, 202481826054SECOND STNYLevel 1PREO MOTOR COACH0—No
Mar 12, 202481113062CHANTILLY VAVALevel 3PREVOST MOTOR COACH0—No
Nov 28, 202380269507SIGHT & SOUND (300 HARTMAN BRIPALevel 2PVTW BUS2392.2, 395.22(h)(2)No
Aug 27, 202379517457RoadsideNCLevel 1PREO MOTOR COACH0—No
Aug 14, 202379394784RoadsideNCLevel 2PREO BUS1391.15(a)Yes
Jun 18, 202378921755SHOULDERNCLevel 2PREO BUS0—No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

22 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

SOUTHERN EXPRESS, INC.7
APEX NC5
SECOND ST1
SIGHT & SOUND (300 HARTMAN BRI1
NASHVILLE TN1
GRANVILLE COUNTY, PVA OF CAMP1
CHANTILLY VA1
SHOULDER1

Violations by BASIC category

Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (2 records)

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Crash History (2 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jul 6, 2017VAINJURY01————
Apr 2, 2014NCINJURY01————

Compliance Timeline

11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jan 3, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 20, 2023
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-702657
Jan 5, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 11, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 14, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 11, 2019
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 6, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 2, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 13, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 5, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 19, 2010
Insurance
Insurance cancel
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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