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Carrier profile · USDOT 276684 · MC-198252 · Updated 07/18/2026

SOUTHERN TIER EXPRESS INC

102 power unitsavg 10.9 yrNational · 23 statesANDOVER, NY
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-198252 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
102Power units
89 observed · MCS-150
132Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Operating authority40 yr active
since 1986
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo6.3%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
6 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

102 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

10.9 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

40 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1986 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 40-yr authority, 6% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is SOUTHERN TIER EXPRESS INC safe to work with?

Is SOUTHERN TIER EXPRESS INC safe to load? SOUTHERN TIER EXPRESS INC (USDOT 276684, MC-198252) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in ANDOVER, NY, operating 102 power units and 67 drivers. Operating authority has been active 40 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 1,462 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 6.3% (below the 22.26% national average), with 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-18
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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 2026-07-18, 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 6.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1,462 roadside inspections, with 6 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 23 states.