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FMCSA Carrier Profile

SOUTHERN COACHES INC

Dothan, AL

Active Authority Active Satisfactory Active 36 yrs, 10 mo
20
Power Units
20
Drivers
43
Inspections
0%
Vehicle OOS
$5,000,000
Insurance
Authority
Active
MC-223974 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$5,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0.0% OOS · 43 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
  • Operating authority active for 36 yrs, 10 mo
  • Insurance on file: $5,000,000
  • FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
  • Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
  • 43 FMCSA inspections on record

Operating Authority

MC223974
Common Carrier
Active

Insurance on File

LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $5,000,000 · Policy BA155522
On File

Required Filings

Liability (BIPD)
$5,000,000

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
430145
MC Number
MC-223974
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
February 23, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 4, 1990
Authority Granted
November 1, 1989
Annual Mileage
417,001 mi (2025)

Contact Information

Address
1751 Reeves St, Dothan, AL 36303
Owner / Officer
John D Adams
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Out-of-Service Rate

0.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order 35 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 0th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.

Safety & Inspection Summary

Total Inspections
43
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
7
Total OOS Orders

Violations by Category

Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0

OOS Rates vs. National Average

Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average

Inspection Trend by Year

2026
10 insp · 0 OOS
2025
21 insp · 0 OOS
2024
12 insp · 0 OOS

Inspection Records (43)

DateStateLevelVehicleViol.Status
June 16, 2026 AL Level V — Vehicle Only MOTOR COAC · 2MG3JMBA0GW067485 0 Clean
June 16, 2026 AL Level V — Vehicle Only MOTOR COAC · 2MG3JMBA2FW067017 0 Clean
June 16, 2026 AL Level V — Vehicle Only MOTORCOACH · 2MGD1W910RW108321 0 Clean
June 16, 2026 AL Level V — Vehicle Only MOTORCOACH · 2MGD1W912RW108322 0 Clean
March 3, 2026 AL Level V — Vehicle Only MOTORCOACH · 2MGKJMXA1LW021033 0 Clean
March 3, 2026 AL Level V — Vehicle Only MOTORCOACH · 2MGD1W910RW108321 0 Clean
March 3, 2026 AL Level V — Vehicle Only MOTORCOACH · 2MG3JMBA1JW068619 0 Clean
March 3, 2026 AL Level V — Vehicle Only MOTORCOACH · 2MGKJMXA8LW021031 0 Clean
March 3, 2026 AL Level V — Vehicle Only MOTORCOACH · 2MGKJMXA8LW021031 0 Clean
March 3, 2026 AL Level V — Vehicle Only MOTORCOACH · 2MGD1W912RW108322 0 Clean
December 3, 2025 AL Level V — Vehicle Only MOTORCOACH · 2MG3JMBAXJW068621 0 Clean
December 3, 2025 AL Level V — Vehicle Only MOTORCOACH · 2MG3JMBA9GW067484 0 Clean
Showing 12 of 43 inspection records

Where This Carrier Operates

States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
AL37
GA5
TN1

Fleet & Equipment (13)

Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Straight Truck Power units Class 8
Power units
~13
of 20 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
seen at inspection
Units on record
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2016 Motor Coach Industries J4500 Bus · Class 8 2MG3JMBA0GW067485 5
2024 Motor Coach Industries J4500 Bus 2MGD1W910RW108321 5
2015 Motor Coach Industries J4500 Bus · Class 8 2MG3JMBA2FW067017 4
2024 Motor Coach Industries J4500 Bus 2MGD1W912RW108322 4
2020 Motor Coach Industries J3500 Bus · Class 8 2MGKJMXA1LW021033 4
2020 Motor Coach Industries J3500 Bus · Class 8 2MGKJMXA8LW021031 4
2018 Motor Coach Industries J4500 Bus · Class 8 2MG3JMBA1JW068619 3
2015 Motor Coach Industries J4500 Bus · Class 8 2MG3JMBA4FW067018 3
2016 Motor Coach Industries J4500 Bus · Class 8 2MG3JMBA9GW067484 3
2020 Motor Coach Industries J3500 Bus · Class 8 2MGKJMXA5LW021035 3
Show all 13 units
VehicleTypeVINInspectionsWith OOS
2018 Motor Coach Industries J4500 Bus · Class 8 2MG3JMBA8JW068620 2
2018 Motor Coach Industries J4500 Bus · Class 8 2MG3JMBAXJW068621 2
2000 Prevost H3 Coach Bus 2PCH33492Y1013627 1
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.

Authority History

DateStatusType
August 9, 1991INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONCommon
November 1, 1989GRANTEDMotor Passenger Common Carrier

Insurance & Revocation Filings

DateTypeStatus
BI&PD Primary/ExcessCancellation Pending

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