OPTIMA EXPRESS LINES INC
USDOT 2206561 • 217 WATERS RUN LN, SIMPSONVILLE, SC, 29681
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-861359 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Nov 23, 2020 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | GAT0003341 | ON FILE | Nov 23, 2024 | Dec 14, 2025 |
Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | GAT0003341 | REPLACED | Nov 23, 2024 | Nov 23, 2025 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN340811 | REPLACED | Nov 23, 2022 | Nov 23, 2024 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN340811 | CANCELLED | Nov 23, 2022 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0729722 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2022 | Nov 23, 2022 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA0729722 | REPLACED | Nov 23, 2021 | Feb 28, 2022 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN297776 | REPLACED | Nov 23, 2020 | Nov 23, 2021 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN226301 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 2017 | Nov 23, 2020 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN147788 | CANCELLED | Apr 14, 2014 | May 30, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | GAT0003341 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 14, 2025 | Dec 14, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | GAT0003341 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2025 | Nov 23, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN340811 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2024 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN340811 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2024 | Nov 23, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0729722 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2022 | Nov 23, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA0729722 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN297776 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2021 | Nov 23, 2021 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN226301 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 23, 2020 | Nov 23, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN147788 | BIPD/Primary | May 30, 2017 | May 30, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-861359 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC861359 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 27, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2020 |
| MC861359 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 22, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC861359 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 16, 2014 | REVOKED | Jun 5, 2017 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
14 states • 17 inspections
Violation Summary (20 violations from 17 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(b) | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (17 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 4, 2019 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
11 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records