OPTIMA EXPRESS LINES INC
OPTIMA EXPRESS LINES INC
- USDOT Number
- 2206561
- Docket / MC #
- MC-861359
- Headquarters
- SIMPSONVILLE, SC
- Fleet & VINs
- 5 Trucks · 10 VINs
1. Operating Authority & Insurance Filing
Carrier vs. Broker license status, Out-of-Service orders, and BMC-91X auto liability
- Operating Licenses
- Common Carrier: ACTIVEContract Carrier: NONEProperty Broker: NONE
- Enforcement & Revocations
- Out-of-Service: NonePrior Revocations: 1
- BMC-91X Auto Liability
- $750,000 On FilePolicy #WN410629Northland Insurance Company
FMCSA filings do not include general freight Motor Truck Cargo limits or policy exclusions. Upload the carrier's ACORD 25 COI on the right to verify Cargo coverage and producer contact lines.
2. Safety Record & Inspected Equipment
24-month SAFER inspection rates, federal crash totals, and VIN-decoded trailer types
Over 90% of active U.S. motor carriers hold no formal FMCSA compliance review rating on file. UNRATED is an administrative status — evaluate 24-month roadside OOS rates and crash records instead.
| 24-Month Inspection Metric | OOS / Inspections | Carrier Rate | U.S. Benchmark |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle OOS (Levels 1, 2, 5, 6) | 0 / 3 | 0.0% | 22.3% |
| Driver OOS (Levels 1, 2, 3, 6) | 1 / 11 | 9.1% | 6.7% |
3. Company Identity & Physical Footprint
USDOT registration tenure, recent MCS-150 edits, and physical address checks
- Registration Tenure
- Registered 2011-11-01
- Last MCS-150: 2026-02-25
- Address Verification
- Undeliverable Mail: NoVirtual Mailbox (CMRA): No
- Address Cross-Reference
- USDOTs at Same Address: 1Prior Revoked USDOT: None
Executive Public Baseline Summary
Registered 15 years ago in Simpsonville, SC, OPTIMA EXPRESS LINES INC operates 5 reported power units (10 distinct 17-digit vehicle VINs observed in federal roadside inspections) with 11 total inspections logged over the trailing 24 months, with NHTSA trailer VIN telemetry confirming physical operation of Dry Van and Flatbed equipment. Highway inspection activity concentrates primarily across NC (56%), GA (11%), KY (11%).
Safety & capacity baseline: The carrier's federal safety rating is UNRATED (No Formal Compliance Audit); 24-month Vehicle OOS rate is 0.0% across 3 eligible Level 1/2/5/6 inspections (vs. 22.3% U.S. national benchmark), and Driver OOS rate is 9.1% across 11 Level 1/2/3/6 inspections (vs. 6.7% national benchmark). FMCSA Crash File records show 0 reportable crashes over the trailing 24 months.
Additional public-baseline observations (3/7): federal L&I/Motus filings reflect $750,000 in primary BMC-91X auto liability coverage (shipment-specific Motor Truck Cargo coverage requires ACORD 25 COI review).
Observed Fleet Vehicles & Equipment Sample
Roadside-inspected commercial vehicles on file (VIN serial suffix masked publicly)
| Masked 17-Digit VIN | Make | Equipment Type | Plate State | Last Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3AKJHHDRXKS****** | FRHT | Power Tractor | SC | 2026-05-19 |
| 3AKJHHDR1LS****** | FRHT | Power Tractor | SC | 2026-04-27 |
| 5MAPA4826KA****** | MACK TRAIL | Flatbed | ME | 2026-04-27 |
| 1RNF53A20MR****** | REIT | Flatbed | ME | 2026-04-07 |
| 1XPBD49X1MD****** | PTRB | Power Tractor | SC | 2026-02-02 |
Federal Insurance Filings & Authority History
Recorded FMCSA primary auto liability, cargo, and broker bond filings
| Form | Insurer | Policy # | Limit | Status / Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC-91X | Northland Insurance Company | WN410629 | $750,000 | Eff. 2025-11-23 |