SAFARI EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 4282277 • 10648 PARTRIDGEBERRY DR, CHARLOTTE, NC, 28213
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-1664852 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 24, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA986346863 | ON FILE | Sep 5, 2024 | Oct 13, 2025 |
Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA986346863 | REPLACED | Sep 5, 2024 | Sep 5, 2025 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA986346863 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 13, 2025 | Oct 13, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA986346863 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2025 | Sep 5, 2025 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1664852 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 16, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2025 |
| MC1664852 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 10, 2024 | — | 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
2 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (6 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNP | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2LV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 23, 2026 | 87416117 | RIDGELAND SC | SC | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 392.2-INAT, 392.2-SLLED, 383.23A2-LCDLNP | No |
| Mar 3, 2026 | 87202571 | STATESVILLE WEIGH STATION, I-4 | NC | Level 3 | HYUN SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 10, 2025 | 86541509 | GRANVILLE COUNTY, I-85, N | NC | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 5, 2025 | 86517071 | POLK COUNTY, I26 | NC | Level 3 | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2LV | No |
| Oct 31, 2025 | 86202812 | COLUMBIA SC | SC | Level 3 | STOUGHTON SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| Oct 22, 2025 | 86140638 | I-40 | NC | Level 3 | STOU SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Oct 22, 2025 | 86140767 | I-40 | NC | Level 3 | HYUN SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 8, 2025 | 85150051 | PELZER SC | SC | Level 3 | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2025 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ARCHDALE | 85 | ...181541 | SAFARI EXPRESS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records