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SAFARI EXPRESS LLC

4201 SMOKEY ROAD · Calera, AL 35040

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  • MC #870007
  • USDOT #1826055 USDOT Active
  • 5
    Power Units
  • 3
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SAFARI EXPRESS LLC is a Calera, AL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Alabama. This company has 5 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-870007 and their USDOT number is 1826055.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/03/2026 · last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/03/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,329,904 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Georgia — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 3 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 6 states over the past 24 months: GA (5), MS (5), AL (4), TN (3), SC (2), AR (1). Home base: Calera, Alabama.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.87 7 Vehicle Maintenance 8.53 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.04 2

Inspection Summary

  • 20
    Total
  • 5
    Clean
  • 15
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 35 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone2× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes3× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 20

  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address
SAFARI EXPRESS LLC
4201 SMOKEY ROAD
CALERA, AL 35040
Mailing Address
SAFARI EXPRESS LLC
4201 SMOKEY RD
CALERA, AL 35040

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