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Carrier profile · USDOT 2892738 · MC-971811 ·
Southwind Express Inc
10 power unitsavg 7.5 yrLocal · 1 statesCLOVIS, CA100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-971811 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
1 observed · MCS-150
1Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.5Avg age (yr)
2015–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
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 10 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2016.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 8 inspections.No reported crashesNo DOT-reportable crashes are on this carrier's record.
USDOT registration1010 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K 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
7.5 yr
Model years 2015–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
10 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2016 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
SOUTHWIND EXPRESS INC (USDOT 2892738) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. effective May 25, 2019 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 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. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 6 driver-level — across 1 state, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 10 power units and 15 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 4, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is SOUTHWIND EXPRESS INC's USDOT number?
SOUTHWIND EXPRESS INC's USDOT number is 2892738, and its motor carrier number is MC-971811.
Is SOUTHWIND EXPRESS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. SOUTHWIND EXPRESS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SOUTHWIND EXPRESS INC's safety record?
SOUTHWIND EXPRESS INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 8 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SOUTHWIND EXPRESS INC's fleet?
SOUTHWIND EXPRESS INC operates 10 power units and 15 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SOUTHWIND EXPRESS INC based?
SOUTHWIND EXPRESS INC is based in CLOVIS, CA, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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