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Carrier profile · USDOT 1984638 · MC-702657 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
SOUTHERN EXPRESS INC
0 power unitsavg 6.4 yrRegional · 3 statesAPEX, NC100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-702657 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
0Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
6.4Avg age (yr)
2013–2025 · 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.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
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 17 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2010.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 36 inspections.No BASIC safety alertsNo FMCSA intervention thresholds are currently exceeded.
USDOT registration1616 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$5M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.4 yr
Model years 2013–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
16 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2010 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SOUTHERN EXPRESS INC (USDOT 1984638) 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 Jan 3, 2024 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 29 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 27 vehicle-level and 7 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes 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 27 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Oct 15, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 5, 2025 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SOUTHERN EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
SOUTHERN EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 1984638, and its motor carrier number is MC-702657.
Is SOUTHERN EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, SOUTHERN EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SOUTHERN EXPRESS INC's safety record?
SOUTHERN EXPRESS INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 36 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes 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 EXPRESS INC's fleet?
SOUTHERN EXPRESS INC operates 0 power units and 27 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SOUTHERN EXPRESS INC based?
SOUTHERN EXPRESS INC is based in APEX, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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