SOUTHERN COACHES INC

USDOT 430145 • 1751 REEVES ST, DOTHAN, AL, 36303

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
430,145
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
3347922148
Power Units (MCS-150)
20
Drivers (MCS-150)
18
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
417,001
Physical Address
1751 REEVES ST, DOTHAN, AL, 36303
Mailing Address
P O BOX 2245, DOTHAN, AL, 36302
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jul 20, 2008
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-223974ACTIVEUnknownAug 9, 1991

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA155522ON FILEJul 20, 2008Jul 26, 2013

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA155522REPLACEDDec 15, 2003Jul 20, 2008
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryBA 12 51 82REPLACEDJul 20, 1992Dec 15, 2003

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA155522BIPD/PrimaryJul 26, 2013Jul 26, 2013
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA155522BIPD/PrimaryJul 20, 2008Jul 20, 2008
TERM/REPLLANCER INSURANCE COMPANYBA 12 51 82BIPD/PrimaryDec 15, 2003Dec 15, 2003

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC223974COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 22, 1991DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC223974MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDNov 1, 1989Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
59
Violations
6
1 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
1.7%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
20
Drivers (MCS-150)
18
Crash Records
9

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
8
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
4
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
12
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
6
Dec
Jan
Feb
6
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 59 of 59 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

5 states59 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (6 violations from 59 inspections)

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Violation Summary (6 violations from 59 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general115Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
1.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-21.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.10vs nat'l 1.80
-1.70 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (59 inspections)

Showing 50 of 59

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Inspection History (59 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 3, 202687195644DOTHAN ALALLevel 5MOTORCOACH MOTOR COACH0No
Mar 3, 202687195495DOTHAN ALALLevel 5MOTORCOACH MOTOR COACH0No
Mar 3, 202687195420DOTHAN ALALLevel 5MOTORCOACH MOTOR COACH0No
Mar 3, 202687195487DOTHAN ALALLevel 5MOTORCOACH MOTOR COACH0No
Mar 3, 202687195504DOTHAN ALALLevel 5MOTORCOACH MOTOR COACH0No
Mar 3, 202687195498DOTHAN ALALLevel 5MOTORCOACH MOTOR COACH0No
Dec 3, 202586468754DOTHAN ALALLevel 5MOTORCOACH BUS0No
Dec 3, 202586487216DOTHAN ALALLevel 5MOTORCOACH MOTOR COACH0No
Dec 3, 202586487217DOTHAN ALALLevel 5MOTORCOACH MOTOR COACH0No
Dec 3, 202586487254DOTHAN ALALLevel 5MOTORCOACH MOTOR COACH0No
Dec 3, 202586487272DOTHAN ALALLevel 5MOTORCOACH MOTOR COACH0No
Dec 3, 202586468602DOTHAN ALALLevel 5MOTORCOACH MOTOR COACH0No
Oct 15, 202586087702MOULTRIE GAGALevel 1MOTORCOACH MOTOR COACH0No
Oct 14, 202586084505MOULTRIE GAGALevel 1MOTORCOACH BUS0No
Jun 23, 202585028267HUNTSVILLE ALALLevel 1MOTORCOACH MOTOR COACH0No
Feb 20, 202583918555SOUTHERN COACHES TERMINALALLevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Feb 19, 202583905580SOUTHERN COACHES FACILITYALLevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Feb 19, 202583905572SOUTHERN COACHES FACILITYALLevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Feb 19, 202583905574SOUTHERN COACHES FACILITYALLevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Feb 19, 202583905573SOUTHERN COACHES FACILITYALLevel 5MCIN BUS0No
Feb 19, 202583905575SOUTHERN COACHES FACILITYALLevel 5PREO BUS0No
Feb 18, 202583892281SOUTHERN COACHES TERMINALALLevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Feb 18, 202583905488SOUTHERN COACHES TERMINALALLevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Feb 18, 202583892280SOUTHERN COACHES TERMINALALLevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Feb 18, 202583892293SOUTHERN COACHES TERMINALALLevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Feb 18, 202583892295SOUTHERN COACHES TERMINALALLevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Feb 18, 202583892294SOUTHERN COACHES TERMINALALLevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Oct 24, 202483006716MEMPHIS TNTNLevel 1MOTORCOACH MOTOR COACH0No
Oct 16, 202482945532MOULTRIE GAGALevel 1MOTOR COAC BUS0No
Oct 16, 202482945141MOULTRIE GAGALevel 1MOTORCOACH BUS0No
Oct 15, 202482942754MOULTRIE GAGALevel 1MOTOR COAC BUS0No
Jun 18, 202481900712TERMINALALLevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Jun 18, 202481900715TERMINALALLevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Jun 18, 202481900717TERMINALALLevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Jun 18, 202481900718TERMINALALLevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Jun 18, 202481900716TERMINALALLevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Jun 18, 202481900714TERMINALALLevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Jun 18, 202481900713TERMINALALLevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Jun 18, 202481900719TERMINALALLevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Oct 17, 202379964189TWO LANE RURAL ROADGALevel 1MCIN MOTOR COACH3392.2, 393.45(b)(2), 393.201(a)No
Oct 17, 202379939413MOULTRIE GAGALevel 1MOTOR COAC BUS0No
Oct 17, 202379939442MOULTRIE GAGALevel 1MOTOR COAC BUS0No
Oct 17, 202380056090MOULTRIE GAGALevel 1MOTOR COAC BUS0No
Oct 17, 202379964147MULTI-LANE URBAN HIGHWAYGALevel 1MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Oct 17, 202379964304OTHERGALevel 1MCIN MOTOR COACH2393.45(d), 396.3(a)(1)Yes
Jun 20, 202378944030TERMINALALLevel 5MCI MOTOR COACH0No
Jun 20, 202378944104TERMINALALLevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Jun 20, 202378944029TERMINALALLevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No
Jun 20, 202378943874TERMINALALLevel 5PREO MOTOR COACH0No
Jun 14, 202378888608TERMINALALLevel 5MCIN MOTOR COACH0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

39 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-062026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
9
Fatalities
0
Injuries
21
Across 5 crashes
Tow-Aways
8

Crash History (9 records)

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Crash History (9 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jun 1, 2018DCINJURY01
Apr 14, 2018TNTOW00
Jun 29, 2016GATOW00
Nov 17, 2015FLINJURY011
Jul 20, 2012LATOW00
Jul 18, 2009GAINJURY02
May 15, 2009GATOW00
Jul 18, 2008ALINJURY06
Mar 2, 2007NCINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

13 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jun 1, 2018
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 14, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 29, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 17, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 11 injuries
Jul 26, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 20, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 18, 2009
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
May 15, 2009
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 20, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 18, 2008
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 6 injuries
Mar 2, 2007
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 15, 2003
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 9, 1991
Authority

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