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Carrier profile · USDOT 2206561 · MC861359 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Optima Express Lines Inc

Simpsonville, SC · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2011
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+5 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (864) 977-9700
5
Power units
5
Drivers
12
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
403K
Annual miles
15 yr
Registered
96
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Driver OOS above average: 8.3% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates16/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 0 of 4 inspections
Driver out-of-service
8.3%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 12 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
12
Driver inspections
12
Vehicle inspections
4
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC861359
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Nov 23, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Northland Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
5
Power units
5
Trucks
4
Tractors owned
5
Trailers owned
5
Drivers
5
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Annual mileage
403,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2206561
MC / docket
MC-861359
Legal name
Optima Express Lines Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Nov 1, 2011
Last MCS-150
Feb 25, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
5 (5)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Optima Express Lines Inc's USDOT number?

Optima Express Lines Inc's USDOT number is 2206561 and its docket number is MC861359.

Is Optima Express Lines Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Optima Express Lines Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 12 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle and 8.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Optima Express Lines Inc's fleet?

5 power units and 5 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 25, 2026.

What insurance does Optima Express Lines Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Northland Insurance Company.

Where is Optima Express Lines Inc located?

Optima Express Lines Inc is located at 217 Waters Run Ln, Simpsonville, SC, 29681. Phone: (864) 977-9700.

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