SOUTHERN ELITE VAN LINES LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. Details →
- Prior insurance gap · 7 days Aug 8, 2025 → Aug 15, 2025
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SOUTHERN ELITE VAN LINES LLC (USDOT 4083659) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $300,000 Officer(s): AHMED D. AMEN (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH — Recent BMC-91 cancellation or instability without a clear replacement. • Prior insurance gap · 7 days — Aug 8, 2025 → Aug 15, 2025 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $300,000 — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — #1 A BOC-3 FILING INC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/4083659/ As of: Jul 17, 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 C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 69/100). 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 45.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=197563 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.
Insurance-lapse watch: HIGH.
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: Caution.
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $300,000
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary · $300,000
PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary · $300,000
SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY · 34
SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY · Cargo
5 active policies
Company profile
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InsurancePRIME INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective May 5, 2026
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Process Agent#1 A BOC-3 FILING INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1554160ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 4 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 13 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 13 | 13 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 46.15% | 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
SOUTHERN ELITE VAN LINES LLC is a motor carrier based in THOMSON, GA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 4083659. 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 5 power units and 3 drivers, with 13 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 45.5%. 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.
SOUTHERN ELITE VAN LINES LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 3 drivers, based in Thomson, GA. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 45.5% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in GA (10) and SC (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
45.5% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (48.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLTCD (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Hino are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 197,563 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 8, 2025 to Aug 15, 2025 (7 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
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| Georgia (GA) | 11 | 4 | 36.4% | May 27, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | May 11, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 8, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 6 | |
| Hino | 4 | |
| International | 3 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 6 | — | 2.00 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.24 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.84 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | — | 18.66 | 19 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 0 | — | 0.00 | 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 (13 rows) View all 13 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 87999643 | May 27, 2026 | GA | 3 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87816236 | May 11, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 395.8A-NON-ELD | Yes |
| 86723030 | Jan 4, 2026 | GA | 3 | LAVONIA GA |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLUCR | Yes |
| 86039282 | Oct 10, 2025 | GA | 3 | WASHINGTON GA |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 85898264 | Sep 21, 2025 | GA | 3 | MADISON GA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85405885 | Jul 30, 2025 | GA | 3 | DOUGLASVILLE GA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 85291174 | Jul 16, 2025 | GA | 3 | GROVETOWN GA |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.5A3-IDUI, 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 85177335 | Jul 8, 2025 | SC | 3 | WARE SHOALS SC |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 383.25A2, 392.2-SLLSR, 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | Yes |
| 85099181 | Jun 30, 2025 | GA | 3 | WASHINGTON GA |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85086369 | Jun 24, 2025 | GA | 3 | HARLEM GA |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.82DUMT | No |
| 84910437 | Jun 10, 2025 | GA | 3 | GROVETOWN GA |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 391.41APC, 390.21TE2IV-D, 392.2-SLLTCD | Yes |
| 84781327 | May 20, 2025 | GA | 3 | GROVETOWN GA |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLDL, 391.41A-MCPC | No |
| 82710861 | Sep 16, 2024 | GA | 3 | GROVETOWN GA |
INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 391.11(b)(5), 392.2, 390.21T(e)(2)(iv) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GA0009919293 | May 22, 2025 | GA | 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 21, 2023 | MC1554160-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (17 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC25081918 | 91X | $300,000 | May 5, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC25081918 | BIPD/Primary | $300,000 | May 5, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC25081918 | BIPD/Primary | $300,000 | Mar 18, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC25081918 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 15, 2025 | Apr 6, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY | SC25081918 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 15, 2025 | Mar 18, 2026 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 7 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 8, 2025 to Aug 15, 2025 | ||||||
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | RBS0335616 | 34 | — | Jul 11, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY | RBS0335616 | Cargo | — | Jul 11, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2001BESJAML23678 | CARGO | — | Jul 11, 2024 | Dec 6, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2001BESJAML23678 | CARGO | — | Jul 11, 2024 | Jul 11, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2001BESJAML23678 | CARGO | — | Jul 11, 2024 | Jul 11, 2024 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | CA978402495 | BIPD/Primary | — | May 11, 2024 | Aug 8, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI | CA978402495 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 7, 2024 | May 11, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2001BESJAML22914 | CARGO | — | Feb 14, 2024 | Jul 11, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2001BESJAML22914 | CARGO | — | Jul 11, 2023 | Feb 14, 2024 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA971435516 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 11, 2023 | Apr 11, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP | CA971435516 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 11, 2023 | Mar 7, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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May 7, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 6, 2026
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May 5, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 6, 2026insuranceTERM/CANCL — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 19, 2026
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Mar 18, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 18, 2025
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Aug 8, 2025insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
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Aug 8, 2025insurance gapCoverage gap: 7 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Aug 15, 2025)
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Jul 11, 2025
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Jul 11, 2025insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Dec 6, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Nov 18, 2024
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Jul 11, 2024insuranceCANCEL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Jul 11, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Jun 21, 2024
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May 11, 2024insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
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May 9, 2024
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Apr 11, 2024insuranceTERM/CANCL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
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Mar 7, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
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Feb 14, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
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Jul 21, 2023
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| GROVETOWN GA | GA | 4 | 3 |
| WASHINGTON GA | GA | 2 | 0 |
| DOUGLASVILLE GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| HARLEM GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| LAVONIA GA | GA | 1 | 1 |
| MADISON GA | GA | 1 | 0 |
| WARE SHOALS SC | SC | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 391.11(b)(5) | Not physically qualified | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1554160
common · ACTIVE · MC
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PRIME INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
34 policy on file
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UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE HAWAII INSURANCE CORP
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify SOUTHERN ELITE VAN LINES LLC
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- 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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