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- Highest US DOT Safety Rating
Southern has maintained the highest possible US DOT Safety Rating since
being established in 1942. Maintaining this rating requires a strong
dedication to driver training, maintenance, and record keeping. DOT Safety
Audits are performed without notice and at random. To review any
carriers DOT Safety Rating and their associated Carrier Profile, you can
call (800) 832-5660, or via the world-wide web at
http://www.safersys.org
(Southern's last US DOT audit: Spring - 1996 - US DOT Number: 090877)
Highest US Military Traffic Command Safety Rating
The US Military Traffic Command conducts their own safety audit program for
carriers approved to transport our troops. These inspections are generally completed once a year, and are similar to a US DOT Inspection. We have consistantly maintained a rating of
1, the highest rating available, from the US Military Traffic Command.
(Southern's last US Military audit: April - 2007)
- Winner of Robert J. McRell Safety Award
Only two companies in the nation receive this prestigious award each year. It
is presented for providing passengers with safe, trouble-free, dependable
and reliable service.
- Completely Insured
We carry $10 million dollars in liability insurance coverage on every
Vehicle in our fleet ... that's $5 million more than required by US DOT ... and
we are happy to provide a certificate of insurance to
prove it! You can verify any carrier's insurance coverage at http://www.safersys.org
Under the Business Services drop down, select Licensing Insurance.
- Written Policy Manuals
Southern Coach Company maintains written policy manuals to help maintain our safety record
and your safety. These manuals deal with company policy, our drug and
Alcohol programs, driver training programs, hiring practices and more!
- Compliance with Federal Hours of Service Regulations
At Southern, we take the law and your safety seriously. We work diligently to make sure our vehicles and drivers operate within the legal limits prescribed by law. We ask your cooperation in keeping
your group safe by not pressuring your driver to extend your travel day beyond what is safe and legal. Be assured if we can safely and legally accommodate you, we will.
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