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Active carrier authority · no insurance on file · no revocations (2 cured notices) — Grade F

CENTENNIAL SOUTHERN EXPRESS INC

DOT 00809626 · MC# 359905 · HARTSELLE, AL

Contact
+1 (256) 784-5750centsouth@centennialsouthern.com
MOTUSFMCSA
FF Trust Score
F
0 / 100

Poor — serious red flags, not recommended

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Operation & Authority✓ Live
Authority
Active
Common authority
Inactive
Contract authority
Active
Operation
Interstate
Out of Service
No
Fleet✓ Live
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Fleet size
A
Officer
GEARIE LAWRENCE JR
SafetyFMCSA · as of 2026-06-27
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory
Audited Nov 4, 2008
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Roadside stops on record
Crashes · 24 mo
0
Clean — no reportable crashes
Out-of-service rate vs national average
Vehicle0.0% out-of-service · 1 insp
natl avg 22.3%
Better than the national average
Driver0.0% out-of-service · 2 insp
natl avg 6.7%
Better than the national average

Source: FMCSA SAFER · Errors? Dispute via DataQs

History & Compliance

Carrier (trucking) authority

  • Carrier authority — Active

    Current

  • Liability insurance ($750,000) — no coverage gaps

    ✗ No active filing on record

  • Involuntary Suspension

    Carrier authority

    Jul 21, 2026Archive

  • Revocation ordered — Operating Authority Involuntary Suspension Notice

    effective 07/18/2026 — did not take effect: deficiency cured in time, authority remains active (not counted in the score)

    Jun 18, 2026MOTUS

  • Granted

    Carrier authority

    Apr 8, 2009Archive

  • Revocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation

    effective 11/10/2008 — did not take effect: deficiency cured in time, authority remains active (not counted in the score)

    Oct 6, 2008Archive
Authority StatusWhether the carrier's FMCSA operating authority is currently active. Inactive = cannot legally haul freight.

Active carrier authority

20/20
Authority AgeHow long the carrier has held authority. Newer carriers are higher risk — most failures happen in the first 2 years.

No carrier authority history found

0/20
InsuranceWhether the carrier's required BIPD liability insurance is on file with FMCSA right now. Lapsed or missing insurance = the carrier cannot legally operate.

No active insurance — lapsed or never filed (legally required for carriers)

-15/25
Revocation HistoryPast authority revocations by FMCSA — usually for lapsed insurance. Even if reinstated, a revocation history is a warning sign.

No executed revocations (2 cured notices not counted — deficiency fixed in time, never took effect)

25/25
SafetyBonus points for a demonstrably clean record: enough recent inspections with below-average out-of-service rates and no crashes. Never subtracts — thin data simply earns no bonus.

Safety bonus earned for: no crashes in 24 months, Satisfactory FMCSA rating. Remaining bonus would need: more vehicle inspections on record; more driver inspections on record.

4/10

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Frequently Asked

Does CENTENNIAL SOUTHERN EXPRESS INC have active FMCSA authority?

CENTENNIAL SOUTHERN EXPRESS INC (DOT 00809626) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is F (0/100).

What is their insurance status?

No active insurance is on file for CENTENNIAL SOUTHERN EXPRESS INC. Motor carriers are required to maintain BIPD coverage to operate.