SOUTHERN XPRESS LLC

USDOT 706182 • 11615 HIGHWAY 70 STE 108B-150, ARLINGTON, TN, 38002

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
706,182
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
9019423996
Power Units (MCS-150)
28
Drivers (MCS-150)
28
MCS-150 Mileage
1,331,939
Physical Address
11615 HIGHWAY 70 STE 108B-150, ARLINGTON, TN, 38002
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Aug 15, 2022
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-306227ACTIVEUnknownMar 21, 2011
Contract CarrierMC-306227ACTIVEUnknownAug 15, 2006

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary4529900ON FILEAug 15, 2022Aug 15, 2023
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOIM-L45377ON FILEAug 15, 2006Apr 8, 2011

Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-ZD6760CANCELLEDAug 15, 2019Sep 15, 2022
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-ZD6760REPLACEDAug 15, 2019Aug 15, 2022
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA-L45377REPLACEDAug 15, 2006Aug 15, 2019
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.CARGODSN000011241CANCELLEDAug 15, 2005Aug 15, 2006
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryDSN000011239CANCELLEDAug 15, 2005Aug 15, 2006
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.CARGODSN 000 01 0231CANCELLEDAug 15, 2004Aug 15, 2005
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryDSN 000 01 0232CANCELLEDAug 15, 2004Aug 15, 2005
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.CARGODSN000009286CANCELLEDAug 15, 2003Aug 15, 2004
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryDSN000009285CANCELLEDAug 15, 2003Aug 15, 2004
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryDSN000008617CANCELLEDAug 15, 2002Aug 15, 2003
ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOIMD0362CANCELLEDAug 15, 1998Jan 13, 1999
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.BIPD/PrimaryDSN000001902CANCELLEDAug 15, 1998Aug 15, 2002
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPAP2149460897CANCELLEDAug 15, 1997Sep 28, 1998
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPAP2149460897REPLACEDAug 15, 1997Aug 15, 1998
LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryPAP2106030796CANCELLEDJul 29, 1996Aug 15, 1997
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.CARGOIMP 9888044CANCELLEDJul 29, 1996Jul 17, 1998

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY4529900BIPD/PrimaryAug 15, 2023Aug 15, 2023
TERM/CANCLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-ZD6760BIPD/PrimarySep 15, 2022Sep 15, 2022
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-ZD6760BIPD/PrimaryAug 15, 2022Aug 15, 2022
TERM/REPLACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCA-L45377BIPD/PrimaryAug 15, 2019Aug 15, 2019
CANCELACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYIM-L45377CARGOApr 8, 2011Apr 8, 2011
CANCELCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.DSN000011239BIPD/PrimaryAug 15, 2006Aug 15, 2006
CANCELCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.DSN000011241CARGOAug 15, 2006Aug 15, 2006
CANCELCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.DSN 000 01 0232BIPD/PrimaryAug 15, 2005Aug 15, 2005
CANCELCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.DSN 000 01 0231CARGOAug 15, 2005Aug 15, 2005
CANCELCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.DSN000009285BIPD/PrimaryAug 15, 2004Aug 15, 2004
CANCELCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.DSN000009286CARGOAug 15, 2004Aug 15, 2004
CANCELCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.DSN000008617BIPD/PrimaryAug 15, 2003Aug 15, 2003
CANCELCLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.DSN000001902BIPD/PrimaryAug 15, 2002Aug 15, 2002
CANCELESSEX INSURANCE COMPANYIMD0362CARGOJan 13, 1999Jan 13, 1999
TERM/CANCLLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYPAP2149460897BIPD/PrimarySep 28, 1998Sep 28, 1998
TERM/REPLLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYPAP2149460897BIPD/PrimaryAug 15, 1998Aug 15, 1998
CANCELGREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO.IMP 9888044CARGOJul 17, 1998Jul 17, 1998
CANCELLINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANYPAP2106030796BIPD/PrimaryAug 15, 1997Aug 15, 1997

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-306227INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-306227INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (9 events)

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Authority Action History (9 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC306227COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 14, 2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMar 21, 2011
MC306227COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 19, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 15, 2006
MC306227CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 19, 2006DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 15, 2006
MC306227CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 19, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 15, 2005
MC306227COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 19, 2005DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 15, 2005
MC306227MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDSep 23, 2004Unknown
MC306227MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDSep 23, 2004Unknown
MC306227MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDAug 7, 1996REVOKEDSep 29, 1998
MC306227MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDAug 2, 1996REVOKEDAug 23, 2004

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
2%

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

Inspections
34
Violations
16
8 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
17.6%
Driver OOS %
5.9%
Power Units (MCS-150)
28
Drivers (MCS-150)
28
Crash Records
11

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

2
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
Dec
Jan
2
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 34 of 34 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states34 inspections

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Violation Summary (16 violations from 34 inspections)

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Violation Summary (16 violations from 34 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak44Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit107Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
17.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
-5.8 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.9%vs nat'l 6.7%
-0.8 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.47vs nat'l 1.80
-1.33 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 (34 inspections)

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Inspection History (34 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 23, 202687388155HENNING TNTNLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS1No
Jan 20, 202686851235MEMPHIS TNTNLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LRLINo
Dec 18, 202586619636CAPE GIRARDEAU MOMOLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 7, 202586281947LAFAYETTE COUNTYMSLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 28, 202586176479MEMPHIS TNTNLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLMFNo
Oct 2, 202585957479COLLIERVILLE TNTNLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS3No
Sep 4, 202585699502STANTON TNTNLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Jul 18, 202585265991HALLS TNTNLevel 1WALKER TRA SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 30, 202585178606DE SOTO COUNTYMSLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Apr 11, 202584384708STANTON TNTNLevel 1PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 20, 202583936588STANTON TNTNLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Feb 4, 202583794164STANTON TNTNLevel 1NAVISTER TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 30, 202483285255HENNING TNTNLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 8, 202483143781WYNNE ARARLevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Oct 19, 202482950729BAY ARARLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 8, 202481566991NESBIT SCALE I-55 SOUTHMSLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
May 3, 202481563813STANTON TNTNLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER2383.23(a)(2), 393.75(a)(3)Yes
Apr 26, 202481503060ARLINGTON TNTNLevel 3VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 7, 202480797626JEFFERSON CITY MOMOLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR2392.16-D, 391.41B10-MCYes
Dec 12, 202380367154CROSS COUNTYARLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Nov 3, 202380092115NESBIT SCALE I-55 NORTHMSLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 20, 202379963857CRITTENDEN CO (BRIDGEPORT STN)ARLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 20, 202379975573NESBIT SCALE I-55 NORTHMSLevel 1HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 16, 202379930219N/B RAMPMSLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 20, 202379715756NESBIT SCALE I-55 NORTHMSLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 5, 202379596246INTERSTATE 40 SCALES HAYWOODTNLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75(a)(3)Yes
Aug 10, 202379383694THP 1 I40 SCALES WESTTNLevel 2UNK SEMI-TRAILER1393.75(a)(3)Yes
Jul 25, 202379244807ROADSIDETNLevel 2HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 12, 202379134049THP 4 HAYWOOD SCALES - EASTTNLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 29, 202379034404NESBIT SCALE I-55 SOUTHMSLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jun 23, 202378981326RoadsideTNLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16(a)No
May 30, 202378771361W/B EXIT 81MSLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 17, 202378660672NESBIT SCALE I-55 NORTHMSLevel 1HYTR SEMI-TRAILER1393.75(a)(3)Yes
Apr 10, 202378305651THP 4 HAYWOOD SCALES - WESTTNLevel 30No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

18 total · 16.7% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
11
Fatalities
0
Injuries
16
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
11

Crash History (11 records)

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Crash History (11 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 7, 2024MOTOW00NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATEIS 55...769292SOUTHERN XPRESS LLC
Jun 8, 2016TNTOW00
Nov 23, 2015TNINJURY01
Aug 28, 2006MSINJURY02
Jan 6, 2006MSINJURY01
Dec 1, 2004TNTOW00
Aug 24, 2004MSINJURY09
Dec 3, 2003TNINJURY01
May 17, 2001MSINJURY01
Jul 10, 1998MSTOW00
Jul 17, 1997ALINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

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

Mar 7, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MO
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 15, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 15, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 15, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 15, 2019
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 8, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 23, 2015
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Apr 8, 2011
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Mar 21, 2011
Authority
Aug 28, 2006
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Aug 15, 2006
Authority
Aug 15, 2006
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 15, 2006
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. • CARGO
Jan 6, 2006
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 15, 2005
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 15, 2005
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. • CARGO
Dec 1, 2004
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 24, 2004
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 9 injuries
Aug 15, 2004
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 15, 2004
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. • CARGO
Dec 3, 2003
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 15, 2003
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
Aug 15, 2002
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 17, 2001
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jan 13, 1999
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO

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