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Carrier profile · USDOT 385176 · MC-211865 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
New South Express Inc
170 power unitsavg 5.1 yrMulti-region · 9 statesMYRTLE BEACH, SC88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-211865 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
170Power units
163 observed · MCS-150
218Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.1Avg 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 37 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1990.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 599 inspections.
USDOT registration3636 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo16.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal55
17 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.1 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
36 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
NEW SOUTH EXPRESS INC (USDOT 385176) 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 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 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Sep 14, 2020 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 16.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 378 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 125 vehicle-level and 378 driver-level — across 9 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 17 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 5 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 170 power units and 205 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 5, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jun 29, 2000 in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is NEW SOUTH EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
NEW SOUTH EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 385176, and its motor carrier number is MC-211865.
Is NEW SOUTH EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, NEW SOUTH EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is NEW SOUTH EXPRESS INC's safety record?
NEW SOUTH EXPRESS INC has a 16.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 599 roadside inspections, with 17 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 NEW SOUTH EXPRESS INC's fleet?
NEW SOUTH EXPRESS INC operates 170 power units and 205 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is NEW SOUTH EXPRESS INC based?
NEW SOUTH EXPRESS INC is based in MYRTLE BEACH, SC, with roadside inspections recorded across 9 states.
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