SOUTHERN TIER EXPRESS INC
Risk factors
Low riskVioCodes scoreA weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.
Roadside inspection performance
Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.
CSA performance breakdown
FMCSA · Sep 20261,240 inspections · 26 violations (3 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.
Violations by BASIC
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Top cited codes
score = count × severity weight
- 1393.207F-SLASVehicle Maintenance
Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes
21
3× · sev 7
- 2393.45D-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
16
4× · sev 4
- 3393.75A3-TAOLVehicle Maintenance2 OOS
Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
16
2× · sev 8
- 4393.45B2-B-AIRVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
12
3× · sev 4
- 5393.53B-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
8
2× · sev 4
- 6393.201A-FRCLSVehicle Maintenance
Frame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis
4
2× · sev 2
- 7393.55D1-BVehicle Maintenance
Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.
4
1× · sev 4
- 8393.104B-CVehicle Maintenance
Cargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns
2
2× · sev 1
- 9393.47E
Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
2
2×
- 10392.2-SLLED
State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
1
1×
Most inspected in · top 4 states
- NY22
- PA6
- WY1
- CO1
Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.
Safety trends & next-run projection
Where each BASIC sits today, how it ranks against peers, and where it’s heading at the next monthly SMS run.
FMCSA keeps the Crash Indicator percentile private, and its measure needs a power-unit history public data doesn’t expose — so it can’t be estimated yet. VioCodes now records power units monthly, so a calibrated Crash estimate should light up over time. These are the public crash facts (all state-reportable crashes count, regardless of fault).
“Projected” estimates the next monthly SMS run from inspections on record now. FMCSA marks the BASIC percentile itself “Not Public,” so the percentile shown is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers, presented as a likely range (shaded on the gauge) and calibrated against real carriers. Crash Indicator has no public estimate — FMCSA keeps its measures fully private. Estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Not affiliated with FMCSA.
Recommendations
What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.
A high share of violations are occurring in Schenectady County, NY
Medium impact136 of 364 violations in the last 12 months (37%) came from inspections in Schenectady County, NY. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.
- Review the inspections from Schenectady County, NY to spot recurring issues
- Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving
Low impactEstimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 21% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× · 34%
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× · 7%
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 5%
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other3× · 20%
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× · 8%
- Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
- Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance
Low impactEstimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 17% is under the 60% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain6× · 38%
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a2× · 4%
- 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× · 12%
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.8× · 7%
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner8× · 6%
- 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim2× · 16%
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× · 5%
- Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
- Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Driver qualification / CDL / medical violations are the leading contributor to Driver Fitness
Low impactEstimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency1× · 75%
- 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required1× · 25%
- Run a credential-expiration tracker; keep DQ files complete and the medical card on the driver
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention
Low impactEstimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance
Low impactEstimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 22% is under the 75% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection126× · 26%
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear34× · 8%
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured33× · 6%
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS26× · 12%
- 396.7A-SIBTTires - Solid item lodged between a set of dual tires3× · 1%
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area2× · 1%
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.6× · 2%
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.6× · 2%
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× · 1%
- 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown12× · 2%
- 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported4× · 1%
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured6× · 1%
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
- Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.
90-day safety improvement plan
What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.
- 393.45D-B×10Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.45B2-B-AIR×5Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.207F-SLAS×4Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes
- Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
- Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
- 392.2-SLLED×7State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length)
- 393.47E×4Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.9A-LTSIR×2Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
- 392.2WG×2State/Local Laws - Excessive Weight Violations
- Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.
Inspection & crash map
live · FMCSA MCMISEvery inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).
CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.
Equipment
VINs via NHTSA56 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.
+ 26 more.
Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.
Crash record (US, last 24 months)
Total
5
Tow-away
4
Injury
1
Fatal
0
Company profile
FMCSA censusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
- Interstate · 100+ mi67 drivers
- Company officer
- JOHN R MILLS
- Operation
- Interstate
- D-U-N-S
- 181757071
- Registered since
- 1986-07-23
- Last MCS-150 update
- 2026-04-30
- Census status
- Active
Fleet: 102 trucks · 99 owned tractors · 375 owned trailers.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.
Connections
carrier graphThis carrier shares VINs, addresses, phone numbers or officers with 8 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.
Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.
Activity history
45 events- 04/30/2026MCS-150 update filed
2.9M mi reported (2025)
- 12/31/2016Insurance filed — National Interstate Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy VEN 8000091-00
- 12/31/2016Insurance replaced — NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAT 0010790-00
- 03/10/2016Insurance cancelled — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0057849
- 02/15/2016Insurance replaced — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0057849
- 11/24/2014Insurance name changed — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0057849
- 10/21/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/21/2014)
- 10/21/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/21/2014)
- 10/20/2014Insurance replaced — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0057849
- 09/23/2014Insurance name changed — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0057849
- 09/23/2014Insurance name changed — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 04 MS KJ4168
- 09/12/2014Insurance replaced — LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CM0057849
- 08/21/2014COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/17/2014)
- 08/21/2014CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/17/2014)
- 02/15/2014Insurance replaced — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TF661276
- 03/06/2011Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2084093124
- 02/15/2011Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2084093124
- 02/07/2011COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/14/2011)
- 02/07/2011CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/14/2011)
- 02/15/2009Insurance replaced — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL473350
- 03/20/2008Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL 47 33 50
- 02/15/2008Insurance replaced — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL 47 33 50
- 02/07/2008Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 04 MS KJ4168
- 02/07/2008Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 01 MS TI6236
- 01/11/2008COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (01/22/2008)
- 06/27/2006MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
- 06/09/2006Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 01 MS TI6236
- 02/15/2006Insurance replaced — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 04 MS IY1626
- 02/15/2006Insurance cancelled — UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON
CARGO · policy MTC-C8100/04-COBURN-44
- 01/19/2006COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/13/2006)
Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.
Operations
Classification
- AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Area served
- Interstate
FMCSA safety rating
- Rating
- Satisfactory
- Type
- Compliance review
- Rated
- 1992-11-06
- Last review
- 1992-03-16
MCS-150 registration
- Form date
- 2026-04-30
- Reported mileage
- 2,852,278 mi (2025)
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