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- Highest US DOT Safety Rating
Southern Coach Company and our satellite location, American Coach Lines of Jacksonville, NC have maintained the highest possible US DOT Safety Rating since our company was 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: July - 2005)
- Completely Insured
We carry liability insurance in excess of coverage required by the US Department of Transportation ... 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 and American Coach Lines both maintain 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 and American Coach Lines, 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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