SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC
USDOT 395405 • 1967 PYATT CUTLER RD, CUTLER, IL, 62238
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-248855 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 26, 2015 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X63338 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2015 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP2504767C | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2504767C | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2004 | Mar 1, 2007 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL774414 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2003 | Mar 1, 2003 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL774499 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2003 | Mar 1, 2004 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL774414 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2003 | Apr 4, 2003 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL774414 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2002 | Mar 1, 2003 |
| STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TAP0705901 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2001 | Mar 1, 2002 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP60635A | CANCELLED | Apr 4, 1995 | Mar 1, 2001 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T 210426 | CANCELLED | Oct 26, 1993 | Apr 17, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X63338 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2015 | Mar 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | MCP2504767C | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2013 | Mar 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 2504767C | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2007 | Mar 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL774499 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2004 | Mar 1, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL774414 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2003 | Apr 4, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL774414 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2003 | Mar 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL774414 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2003 | Mar 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | TAP0705901 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2002 | Mar 1, 2002 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP60635A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2001 | Mar 1, 2001 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T 210426 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 17, 1995 | Apr 17, 1995 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC248855 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2015 |
| MC248855 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2007 |
| MC248855 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 29, 1994 | — | Unknown |
| MC248855 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 27, 1992 | — | Unknown |
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
15 states • 207 inspections
Violation Summary (121 violations from latest 100 of 207 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 4 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 3 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STBW | Suspension defective | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2WC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F01 | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.15G02 | Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-FA | Front Axle and any other steering components cracked/repair welded | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C1III | Driver failed to add file comment per safety officers request | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B3-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IN | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (207 inspections)
Showing 50 of 207
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | PINE RIVER TWP | MONROE | ...305997 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC |
| Feb 11, 2026 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 55 | ...167660 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC |
| Dec 4, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | CRD 266 | ...849423 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC |
| Jul 26, 2025 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ROAD DIST TWP #1 | US-45 | ...077902 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC |
| Feb 21, 2025 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | RT AB | ...320195 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC |
| Oct 24, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 55 | ...305999 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC |
| Oct 12, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KIRKWOOD | IS 270 | ...464863 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC |
| Sep 20, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOWEAQUA | US HWY 51 | ...464861 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC |
| Aug 29, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 44 | ...306000 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC |
| Aug 2, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | MO 25 | ...077879 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 25, 2024 | MO | FATAL | 1 | 2 | ST LOUIS | IS 70 | ...884564 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC |
| Jun 17, 2024 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 2 | CAPE GIRARDEAU | IS 55 | ...888834 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC |
| May 19, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | ROCKWALL | 1900 E I 30 | ...130964 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC |
| Jan 13, 2024 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US 34 E EAST OF OSAGE AVENUE | ...717761 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC |
| Dec 23, 2023 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | MO 51 | ...884555 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC |
| Dec 7, 2023 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW ORLEANS | US-90 | ...101208 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC |
| Oct 19, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | MO 25 | ...170340 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC |
| Jun 13, 2023 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JOPLIN | IS 44 | ...225088 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC |
| May 25, 2023 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MURPHYSBORO | WALNUT ST | ...149008 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC |
| May 12, 2023 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 55 | ...658153 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC |
| Jan 31, 2023 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(MISSISSIPPI COUNTY) | I55S | ...884563 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC |
| Jan 28, 2023 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | WENTZVILLE | US 61 | ...225088 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC |
| Aug 16, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | WILLISVILLE TWP | SCHOOL STREET | ...658150 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC |
| Aug 4, 2022 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | St Francis Twp | I-70 | ...884560 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC |
| Jul 26, 2022 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | COUNTY ROAD DIST 01 | N 750 EAST RD | ...291502 | SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR EXPRESS |
Compliance Timeline
36 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 36 events