Southern Illinois Motor Xpress Inc
USDOT 395405 · MC-248855 · Cutler, Illinois · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Southern Illinois Motor Xpress Inc is a corporation based in Cutler, Illinois, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 108 power units and 110 drivers, which ranks it #409 by fleet size among 1,090 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Illinois. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 129 times – about 1.2 inspections per power unit. 26.6% 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 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 7 tow-away), or 6.5 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 general freight, liquids / gases, grain, feed, hay, coal / coke, us mail, commodities dry bulk.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Southern Illinois Motor Xpress Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 395405 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-248855 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1967 Pyatt Cutler Rd, Cutler, IL 62238 |
| Phone | (618) 497-8882 |
| First registered | Jun 4, 1990 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 8, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 395405.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 95 | 13 | 0 |
| Trailers | 499 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.02 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4.6 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 8,940,538 miles reported for 2025 – about 82,783 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 98% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 110 CDL drivers; 86 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 24 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 Illinois carriers with 50+ units (1,090).
| Measure | Southern Illinois Motor Xpre | Same size, US | IL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 26.6% | 18.8% | 22.2% | 41% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 2.9% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.5 | 4.5 | 5.7 | 44% higher than average |
| Inspections | 129 | 129 with a driver check, 64 with a vehicle check, 126 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 17, 2011) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers); us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Southern Illinois Motor Xpress Inc?
Southern Illinois Motor Xpress Inc is registered with USDOT number 395405 and operating authority MC-248855.
How many trucks does Southern Illinois Motor Xpress Inc have?
It reports 108 power units (108 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 499 trailers, with 110 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 8, 2026).
Where is Southern Illinois Motor Xpress Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Cutler, Illinois 62238.
What is the out-of-service rate of Southern Illinois Motor Xpress Inc?
Over 24 months, 26.6% 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.