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SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC

1967 PYATT CUTLER RD · Cutler, IL 62238

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #248855
  • USDOT #395405 USDOT Active
  • 108
    Power Units
  • 110
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC is a Cutler, IL freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Illinois. This company has 108 truck(s) in their fleet and 110 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-248855 and their USDOT number is 395405.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/08/2026 · last updated Oct 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/08/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 8,940,538 (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 Illinois — 50 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 6 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Ohio — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Maryland — 1 inspection (past 24 months) West Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Michigan — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 13 states over the past 24 months: IL (50), MO (21), IA (18), IN (12), KY (6), LA (6), TN (6), TX (5), MS (1), OH (1), MD (1), WV (1), +1 more. Home base: Cutler, Illinois.

Safety Record

14 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 3
    Injury
  • 6
    Tow
  • 9
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.17 20 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.26 14 Vehicle Maintenance 6.33 39 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 129
    Total
  • 65
    Clean
  • 64
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 69 unique codes

Critical 14

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone3× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS5× OOS×5 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on5× OOS×5 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Fifth wheel- Movement exceeds 1/2 inch1× OOS×1 SW 3

Hours of Service 12

  • 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 Time2× SW 7
  • 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 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number6× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD2× SW 1
  • 395.15G02Driver failed to have on-board a CMV a sufficient supply of blank records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
  • 395.24C1IIIDriver failed to add file comment per safety officers request1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 38

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured6× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt4× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection2× 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 wear2× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMADAir Disc Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad.1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.45B3-BAir Brake - Hose/tubing contacting exhaust system1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher3× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.2× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator1× SW 2
  • 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

Locations

Physical Address
SOUTHERN ILLINOIS MOTOR XPRESS INC
1967 PYATT CUTLER RD
CUTLER, IL 62238
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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Cutler, IL
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