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Carrier profile · USDOT 276684 · MC-198252 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
Southern Tier Express Inc
102 power unitsavg 11.1 yrNational · 21 statesANDOVER, NY88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-198252 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
102Power units
89 observed · MCS-150
133Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.1Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 40 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1986.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 1554 inspections.
USDOT registration4040 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo5.6%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
5 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.1 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
40 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1986 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SOUTHERN TIER EXPRESS INC (USDOT 276684) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 31, 2016 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 5.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 1,246 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1,204 vehicle-level and 1,246 driver-level — across 21 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 102 power units and 67 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 30, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Nov 6, 1992 in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SOUTHERN TIER EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
SOUTHERN TIER EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 276684, and its motor carrier number is MC-198252.
Is SOUTHERN TIER EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, SOUTHERN TIER EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SOUTHERN TIER EXPRESS INC's safety record?
SOUTHERN TIER EXPRESS INC has a 5.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1,554 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SOUTHERN TIER EXPRESS INC's fleet?
SOUTHERN TIER EXPRESS INC operates 102 power units and 67 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SOUTHERN TIER EXPRESS INC based?
SOUTHERN TIER EXPRESS INC is based in ANDOVER, NY, with roadside inspections recorded across 21 states.
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