Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
34 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 706182 · MC-306227 ·
Southern Xpress LLC
34 power unitsavg 4.8 yrRegional · 4 statesARLINGTON, TN93/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-306227 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
34Power units
19 observed · MCS-150
17Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.8 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
29 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1997 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
SOUTHERN XPRESS LLC (USDOT 706182) has a Vektor safety score of 93/100 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 and contract 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 $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Aug 15, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 25.0% 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 28 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 16 vehicle-level and 28 driver-level — across 4 states, 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 34 power units and 68 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Sep 11, 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 SOUTHERN XPRESS LLC's USDOT number?
SOUTHERN XPRESS LLC's USDOT number is 706182, and its motor carrier number is MC-306227.
Is SOUTHERN XPRESS LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. SOUTHERN XPRESS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is SOUTHERN XPRESS LLC's safety record?
SOUTHERN XPRESS LLC has a 25.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 44 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).
How big is SOUTHERN XPRESS LLC's fleet?
SOUTHERN XPRESS LLC operates 34 power units and 68 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is SOUTHERN XPRESS LLC based?
SOUTHERN XPRESS LLC is based in ARLINGTON, TN, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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