SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC
119-unit dry-bulk carrier based in Compton, CA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 568488
- FF
- FF13022
- Based
- Compton, CA
- Contact
- 8002339445 · pcanaday@scexpress.com
What this carrier is
SOUTHERN COUNTIES EXPRESS INC is a large-fleet dry-bulk carrier based in Compton, CA. Operating footprint: 119 power units, 129 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active FF13022 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, dry bulk commodities, and paper products. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Oct 12, 2000).
Fleet composition on file: 609 owned trailers, 119 term-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 56 motor carriers operating 119 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 24.92 | 32.1% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 6.20 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.92 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 36.12 | 38.8% | No |
| Hazmat | 3 | 1.36 | 220.6% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 119-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 568488: 103 inspections across 1 state. Most recent inspection: Dec 19, 2025 in CA.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 11 |
| Hours-of-Service | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 57 |
| Hazmat | 3 |
| Total violations | 72 (29 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is a dry-bulk carrier that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a large fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, machinery, large objects, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (609 trailers against 119 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 56 peer carriers operating 119 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 42 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (6 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 72 violations.
- Hazmat is the weakest area — 220.6% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet dry-bulk carrier running regional lanes with 119 power units on file.
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