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Carrier profile · USDOT 1729770 · MC-727452 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Southern Bus Lines Inc
0 power unitsLocal · 2 statesMIAMI, FL100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-727452 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
0Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
13.1Avg age (yr)
2008–2019 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 5
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 19 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2008.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 7 inspections.No BASIC safety alertsNo FMCSA intervention thresholds are currently exceeded.
USDOT registration1818 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$5M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Not yet decoded
Identity stabilityStable
18 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2008 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC (USDOT 1729770) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $5,000,000 limit in force from LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY effective Dec 22, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 7 vehicle-level and 7 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 0 power units and 16 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 15, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 12, 2025 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC's USDOT number?
SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC's USDOT number is 1729770, and its motor carrier number is MC-727452.
Is SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC's safety record?
SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 7 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC's fleet?
SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC operates 0 power units and 16 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC based?
SOUTHERN BUS LINES INC is based in MIAMI, FL, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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