Active carrier authority since 2026 · insured · 4 prior revocations — Grade A
SOUTH OCEAN INC
DBA D & J COACH TOURS · DOT 01883025 · MC# 678921 · CHICAGO, IL
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History & Compliance
Carrier (trucking) authority
Carrier authority — Active
CurrentLiability insurance ($5,000,000) — 1 year 2 months of 1 year 2 months covered
✓ Currently insured (since May 2025)
Administrative Status Adjustment
Carrier authority
Jun 9, 2026ArchiveReinstated
Common carrier authority
Jul 11, 2023ArchiveAuthority Revoked
Jun 20, 2023ArchiveReinstated
Common carrier authority
Jun 2, 2023ArchiveAuthority Revoked
May 30, 2023ArchiveRevocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation
effective 06/16/2023
May 12, 2023ArchiveRevocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation
effective 05/30/2023
Apr 24, 2023ArchiveReinstated
Common carrier authority
Feb 10, 2022ArchiveAuthority Revoked
Jan 31, 2022ArchiveRevocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation
effective 01/31/2022
Dec 29, 2021ArchiveReinstated
Common carrier authority
May 26, 2021ArchiveAuthority Revoked
Nov 30, 2020ArchiveRevocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation
effective 11/30/2020
Oct 26, 2020ArchiveGranted
Common carrier authority
Aug 28, 2009Archive
Active carrier authority
1-6 months in business
BIPD liability insurance on file, current
4 revocation(s), all over 2 years ago — no recent issues
Safety bonus earned for: below-average vehicle out-of-service rate, no crashes in 24 months, Satisfactory FMCSA rating. Remaining bonus would need: more driver inspections on record.
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Frequently Asked
Does SOUTH OCEAN INC have active FMCSA authority?
SOUTH OCEAN INC (DOT 01883025) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is A (82/100). They've held active authority 2 months.
What is their insurance status?
Per current records, SOUTH OCEAN INC has financial-responsibility (BIPD) insurance on file.
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