Freight Carrier · Andover, NY
SOUTHERN TIER EXPRESS INC
558 LANE SCHOOL ROAD · Andover, NY 14806
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(607) 478-8503
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- MC #198252
- USDOT #276684 USDOT Active
- 102Power Units
- 67Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
SOUTHERN TIER EXPRESS INC is a Andover, NY freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of New York. This company has 102 truck(s) in their fleet and 67 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-198252 and their USDOT number is 276684.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/30/2026 · last updated Oct 22, 2026.Carrier Details
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 04/30/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 2,852,278 (2025)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
- Machinery, Large Objects
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 15 states over the past 24 months: NY (664), PA (301), MO (10), IN (5), OH (4), NE (4), AZ (3), CO (2), WY (1), TX (1), MA (1), MI (1), +3 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Andover, New York.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 1Injury
- 4Tow
- 5Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
1.47
11
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.05
25
Vehicle Maintenance
1.74
307
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0
2
Inspection Summary
- 1Total
- 929Clean
- 327With violations
24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026
Violations Cited 112 unique codes
Critical 29
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 396.7A-SIBTTires - Solid item lodged between a set of dual tires
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75A1-TAOBETATires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches.
- 396.3A1-TAOCVTires - All others, in contact with a part of the vehicle
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported
- 396.3A1-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt
- 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.
- 393.110B2II-CCargo - Insufficient tiedowns (w/o headerboard/blocking) for article(s) of cargo longer than 5 feet and no more than 10 feet
- 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-MT20Coupling - More than 20% of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective
- 396.3A1-DLDSYECDriveline/Driveshaft - Any visible crack in a yoke end
- 396.3A1DLDSYELDriveline/Driveshaft - Any yoke-mounting hardware loose (with hand pressure), broken or missing
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 396.5A-HNLHubs - No visible or measurable lubricant showing in the hub
- 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured
- 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.
- 393.126B-CIMIntermodal Containers - Improper securement of intermodal containers transported on container chassis vehicle(s)
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Vehicle Maintenance 64
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes
- 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.
- 393.9TInoperable tail lamp
- 393.11A1-LTNRVLighting - Turn signal - Any missing not on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.
- 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report
- 393.43E-BBSTBrake - Bleedback system is defective on trailer
- 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.
- 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface
- 393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad
- 393.48A-BLMACBDDrum Brake - Loose chamber/spider/camshaft support bracket
- 393.48A-BLMCBADAir Disc Brake - Loose chamber/caliper mounting bolt(s)
- 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system
- 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak
- 393.104F3-CCargo - Loose or unfastened tiedown
- 393.70B1II-CDBLCoupling - Bolted upper coupler has any loose bolt
- 392.2SAFCH-ATTCHCoupling - Semi-Trailer, safety devices not attached/not able to be secured
- 393.104(f)(3)Loose or unfastened tiedown
- 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.70B1I-CDFWFMI-LT20Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective
- 393.70B1I-CDPBFL-LT20Coupling - Mounting plate or pivot bracket has 20% or less of the fasteners on either side missing/ineffective
- 396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.
- 393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis
- 393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing
- 393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.104B-CCargo - Damaged securement devices/tiedowns
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 393.83(g)Exhaust - Discharging at a point forward or directly below the driver or sleeper compartment
- 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective
- 392.9A-DFSLDriver - Failing to properly secure load
- 393.104D-CCargo - Damaged Dunnage/chocks/cradles/shoring bars/blocking and bracing
Hours of Service 12
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
- 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 Time
- 392.2SLLHOSState/Local Laws - State/Local Hours of Service
- 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time
- 395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.
- 395.30B4-ELDDFCEHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to recertify the record after edits are made
- 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation
Unsafe Driving 6
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
Driver Fitness 1
- 383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required
Locations
Physical Address
SOUTHERN TIER EXPRESS INC558 LANE SCHOOL ROAD
ANDOVER, NY 14806
Mailing Address
SOUTHERN TIER EXPRESS INC558 LANE SCHOOL RD
ANDOVER, NY 14806