New South Express Inc
USDOT 385176 · MC-211865 · Myrtle Beach, South Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
New South Express Inc is a individual based in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 170 power units and 205 drivers, which ranks it #16 by fleet size among 94 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in South Carolina. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 376 times – about 2.2 inspections per power unit. 16.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 16 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (12 injuries, 1 fatality, 16 tow-away), or 9.4 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | New South Express Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 385176 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-211865 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Physical address | 3700 Claypond Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29579 |
| Phone | (843) 903-8817 |
| First registered | Mar 12, 1990 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 5, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 385176.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 170 | 0 |
| Trailers | 15 | 414 | 0 |
- 1.21 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 15,567,166 miles reported for 2025 – about 91,572 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 3% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 205 CDL drivers; 205 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and South Carolina carriers with 50+ units (94).
| Measure | New South Express Inc | Same size, US | SC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 16.0% | 18.8% | 22.0% | 15% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.7% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.4 | 4.5 | 5.2 | 110% higher than average |
| Inspections | 376 | 376 with a driver check, 125 with a vehicle check, 91 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 29, 2000) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of New South Express Inc?
New South Express Inc is registered with USDOT number 385176 and operating authority MC-211865.
How many trucks does New South Express Inc have?
It reports 170 power units (170 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 429 trailers, with 205 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 5, 2026).
Where is New South Express Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina 29579.
What is the out-of-service rate of New South Express Inc?
Over 24 months, 16.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.