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Critical regulatory warnings
  • Contract authority is currently revoked as of Feb 18, 2025 · Docket MC769622.
  • Common authority is currently revoked as of Feb 18, 2025 · Docket MC769622.
  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 470 days (since Feb 9, 2025). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.

SOUTHBOUND EXPRESS INC

LAKE WALES, FL

USDOT 2255500 Active Based in LAKE WALES, FL
Operating authority
Insurance

Uninsured since Feb 9, 2025

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Power Units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections
2
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
2 all-time
Authorities
2
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SOUTHBOUND EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in LAKE WALES, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2255500. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of C. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 2 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.

Operating authority revoked or suspended

FMCSA records show revoked or suspended authority for: Contract, Common. A carrier cannot legally operate under a revoked authority type until it is reinstated. See the critical warnings and authority records below for docket-level detail.

Carrier overview

SOUTHBOUND EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, with 1 year on FMCSA's records, based in Lake Wales, FL. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (contract and common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 2 in the prior 24-month window.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet); 1 driver.

Compliance & contact

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
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Location & Contact
2618 TALL PALM AVE
LAKE WALES, FL 33898
Phone: 8636042980
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 2255500
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 87,233 mi
Safety Rating C

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.
OOS order history
1 out-of-service order issued against this carrier.

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

Compared against 246,676 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 246,676 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
0%
Median across 246,676 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Utility 2
Volvo 2
Recent Inspections (2 rows) View all 2 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
81244656 Mar 27, 2024 FL 2 HAWTHORNE FL
VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR
FL AB21SW · 4VG7DARG0WN737355
6 393.9(a), 396.9(d)(2), 396.17(c) No
79962397 Oct 19, 2023 MD 2 PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
FL JD43YI · 4VG7DARG0WN737355
9 395.8(a)(1), 393.9(a), 392.2 Yes
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
PA509799600X Sep 18, 2015 PA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
VA0151755126 Jun 23, 2015 VA 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (2 dockets)
CONTRACT
MC769622
Revoked
Granted Feb 18, 2025 Revoked Feb 18, 2025
View full authority record →
COMMON
MC769622
Revoked
Granted Feb 18, 2025 Revoked Feb 18, 2025
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

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

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Feb 18, 2025 MC769622 Contract REVOKED Feb 18, 2025
Feb 18, 2025 MC769622 Common REVOKED Feb 18, 2025
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Jan 28, 2015 MC769622 NC REVOCATION NC →
Feb 27, 2012 MC769622-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (19 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0089241002 BIPD/Primary Sep 7, 2022 Feb 9, 2025 CANCELLED
PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY CA04040734 BIPD/Primary Sep 11, 2021 Sep 7, 2022 REPLACED
TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY FOP101232019 BIPD/Primary Sep 11, 2019 Sep 11, 2021 REPLACED
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 80151001 BIPD/Primary Sep 11, 2018 Sep 11, 2019 REPLACED
OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY 04TRM015341-02 BIPD/Primary Sep 11, 2017 Sep 11, 2017 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY CA 4117241 BIPD/Primary Sep 11, 2017 Sep 11, 2018 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY CA 4117241 BIPD/Primary Sep 11, 2017 Sep 11, 2017 REPLACED
OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY 04TRM015341-02 BIPD/Primary Dec 9, 2016 Sep 11, 2017 CANCELLED
OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY 04TRM015341-01 BIPD/Primary Dec 9, 2015 Dec 9, 2016 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN151872 BIPD/Primary Jan 23, 2015 Dec 9, 2015 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN135472 BIPD/Primary Feb 6, 2014 Mar 2, 2015 NAME CHANGED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN135472 BIPD/Primary Feb 6, 2014 Jan 23, 2015 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN135472 BIPD/Primary Dec 9, 2013 Feb 6, 2014 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 496845 BIPD/Primary Dec 9, 2012 Dec 9, 2013 CANCELLED
GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY GIC 09-1900-01783 BIPD/Primary Oct 23, 2012 Dec 9, 2012 CANCELLED
GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY GIC 09-1900-01783 BIPD/Primary Jul 13, 2012 Nov 17, 2012 CANCELLED
GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY GIC 09-1900-01783 BIPD/Primary Jul 13, 2012 Oct 23, 2012 REPLACED
GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY GIC 09-1900-01783 BIPD/Primary Dec 9, 2011 Aug 17, 2012 CANCELLED
GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY GIC 09-1900-01783 BIPD/Primary Dec 9, 2011 Jul 13, 2012 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Feb 18, 2025
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Feb 18, 2025
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  3. Feb 18, 2025
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  4. Feb 9, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Sep 7, 2022
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Sep 11, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Sep 11, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
  8. Sep 11, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Sep 11, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Sep 11, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE EXPRESS INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Sep 11, 2017
    insurance
    CANCEL — OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Sep 8, 2017
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  13. Dec 9, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — OAK RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Dec 8, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  15. Dec 9, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  16. Dec 9, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Mar 2, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  18. Jan 28, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  19. Jan 23, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  20. Feb 6, 2014
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Feb 4, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  22. Dec 10, 2013
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  23. Dec 9, 2013
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  24. Oct 10, 2013
    oos
    Out-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Failure of Safety Audit
  25. Dec 11, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  26. Dec 9, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY
  27. Nov 17, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY
  28. Oct 24, 2012
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  29. Oct 23, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY
  30. Aug 17, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY
  31. Jul 13, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GRAMERCY INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
HAWTHORNE FL FL 1 0
PRINCE GEORGES COUNTY MD 1 1

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 6 0
392.2 Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued Unsafe Driving 2 0
396.9(d)(2) Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.75(c) Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.78 Windshield condition defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.78(a) Windshield condition defective Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.8(a)(1) Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service Hours of Service 1 1
396.17(c) No proof of periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify SOUTHBOUND EXPRESS 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 SOUTHBOUND EXPRESS INC

Is SOUTHBOUND EXPRESS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. SOUTHBOUND EXPRESS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2255500 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 SOUTHBOUND EXPRESS INC's safety rating? ▾
SOUTHBOUND EXPRESS INC's FMCSA safety rating is C. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SOUTHBOUND EXPRESS INC had? ▾
2 roadside inspections are on file for SOUTHBOUND EXPRESS 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 SOUTHBOUND EXPRESS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
SOUTHBOUND EXPRESS INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 2 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 SOUTHBOUND EXPRESS INC based? ▾
SOUTHBOUND EXPRESS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 2618 TALL PALM AVE, LAKE WALES, Florida 33898. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SOUTHBOUND EXPRESS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
SOUTHBOUND EXPRESS INC has 2 authority records on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does SOUTHBOUND EXPRESS INC operate? ▾
SOUTHBOUND EXPRESS INC self-reports 1 power unit and 1 driver 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 SOUTHBOUND EXPRESS INC had any crashes? ▾
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for SOUTHBOUND EXPRESS 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

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

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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