Optima Express Lines INC Safety Record
DOT# 2206561 · Simpsonville, SC 29681 · 8649779700
Good safety record — scored 17/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 02/02/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 17/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Optima Express Lines INC (DOT# 2206561) in Simpsonville, South Carolina has 16 inspections on record with 20 violations and a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 20 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 16 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2026 | NM | 0 | 0 |
| 01/16/2026 | TN | 0 | 0 |
| 12/23/2025 | KY | 0 | 0 |
| 12/02/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 11/25/2025 | NC | 0 | 1 |
| 09/12/2025 | SC | 0 | 0 |
| 08/04/2025 | NC | 0 | 0 |
| 12/14/2024 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 11/11/2024 | MD | 0 | 0 |
| 08/22/2024 | VA | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Northland Insurance Company | $750 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.