NOTUS SOUTH LLC
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
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TruckCodex risk summary — NOTUS SOUTH LLC (USDOT 3656611) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3656611/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 15.4% (better). n=35643 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceVANLINER INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Mar 1, 2023
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Process AgentSKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1262766ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 29 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 5 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 31 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 24 | 24 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
NOTUS SOUTH LLC is a motor carrier based in WINTER GARDEN, FL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3656611. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 29 power units and 45 drivers, with 31 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 is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
NOTUS SOUTH LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 29 power units and 45 drivers, based in Winter Garden, FL. Across 21 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for common.
21 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 250% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in FL (14) and GA (7), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (61.1% of violations); top code 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 (HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 29 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 45 drivers; Volvo, Freightliner, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 35,643 ACTIVE carriers operating 14–44 power units (±50% of this carrier's 29 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.05 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 0.69 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 0.07 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (31 rows) View all 31 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88390623 | Jul 11, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88369903 | Jul 8, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88193608 | Jun 17, 2026 | FL | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 88138763 | Jun 12, 2026 | FL | 3 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87590796 | Apr 14, 2026 | FL | 2 | PUNTA GORDA FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87519602 | Apr 6, 2026 | FL | 3 | SEFFNER FL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87233898 | Mar 5, 2026 | FL | 2 | JUPITER FL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86811107 | Jan 14, 2026 | FL | 3 | PALMETTO FL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85833463 | Sep 19, 2025 | FL | 3 | WHITE SPRINGS FL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85730977 | Sep 3, 2025 | GA | 1 | GROVETOWN GA |
FORD TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | No |
| 85450705 | Aug 8, 2025 | FL | 3 | JACKSONVILLE FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85333221 | Jul 24, 2025 | FL | 3 | WEST PALM BEACH FL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 85314088 | Jul 21, 2025 | FL | 3 | ORLANDO FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85107784 | Jun 25, 2025 | GA | 3 | TWIN CITY GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84703699 | May 13, 2025 | FL | 1 | BOWLING GREEN FL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 84630014 | May 6, 2025 | FL | 3 | HOBE SOUND FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 84174808 | Mar 13, 2025 | GA | 3 | PEMBROKE GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83936253 | Feb 18, 2025 | FL | 2 | HOBE SOUND FL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLMF | No |
| 83644463 | Jan 14, 2025 | FL | 3 | SUN CITY CENTER FL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83411667 | Dec 13, 2024 | FL | 3 | JACKSONVILLE FL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83400456 | Dec 12, 2024 | FL | 3 | KENANSVILLE FL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82687846 | Sep 17, 2024 | GA | 1 | VALDOSTA GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82592719 | Aug 30, 2024 | GA | 3 | DARIEN GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82309864 | Jul 31, 2024 | GA | 3 | PEMBROKE GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81895989 | Jun 12, 2024 | GA | 3 | TIFTON GA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 395.30(b)(1) | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL2767806606 | Jan 9, 2026 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2709088105 | Dec 19, 2025 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL8962882703 | Apr 25, 2023 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2511143902 | Jun 5, 2022 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8858823801 | Nov 13, 2021 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 3, 2021 | MC1262766-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRV7090201 | 91X | $750,000 | Mar 1, 2023 | On file | ACTIVE |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRV 7090200-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2023 | REPLACED |
| VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY | MRV 7090200-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 3, 2022 | Sep 1, 2022 | REPLACED |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | AM600-NOTUSOU-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 6, 2021 | Jul 28, 2021 | REPLACED |
| PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO. | AM600-NOTUSOU-01 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 28, 2021 | Feb 3, 2022 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Mar 1, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 1, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 3, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
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Aug 3, 2021
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Jul 28, 2021insuranceTERM/REPL — PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| HOBE SOUND FL | FL | 2 | 0 |
| JACKSONVILLE FL | FL | 2 | 0 |
| SEFFNER FL | FL | 2 | 0 |
| HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | 2 | 1 |
| PEMBROKE GA | GA | 2 | 0 |
| BOWLING GREEN FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| I4 SEFFNER SCALES-EAST | FL | 1 | 0 |
| JUPITER FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| KENANSVILLE FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| ORLANDO FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | Hours of Service | 4 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
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Docket MC1262766
common · ACTIVE · MC
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VANLINER INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PROTECTIVE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SKB TRUCKING PERMITS & LOGISTICS, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 32,005 carriers served
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31 inspections
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5 reportable crashes
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How to verify NOTUS SOUTH LLC
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- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
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