HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/272808-southeastern-food-merchandisers-lp/ · Checked 2026-10-20 05:42 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
SOUTHEASTERN FOOD MERCHANDISERS LP
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (205) 685-4548, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC311187.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC311187 | — | SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD Policy C-CIM-A 662 95 · 34 | — | Oct 1, 1996 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC311187 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy BAP 6615049 · 91X | $750,000 | Jan 1, 2026 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 20 · Alabama avg 25.6%
3 of 61 · Alabama avg 4.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 6, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | AL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 7, 2026 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | MS | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 24, 2026 | AL | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 4, 2026 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 23, 2026 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 18, 2026 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Mar 25, 2026 | GA | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Alabama average covers 33,234 vehicle and 59,607 driver inspections of all Alabama-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
35 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 50 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Alabama share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 12 | 1 | 34.3% | 10.2% |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | 28.6% | 12.8% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 2 | 28.6% | 72.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 8.6% | 3.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4ELDBRODS | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 3 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522GELDMFV | 2 | 0 |
| Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3II | 2 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
| Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 Reflective Sheeting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1CSLRR | 2 | 0 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLN | 1 | 1 |
| License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 39111B5LNCDLNVL | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Alabama column is the mix across all Alabama-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 24, 2025 | Climax, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 16, 2025 | Gadsden, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 23, 2025 | Rural Tuscaloosa, AL | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | TN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 272808 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC311187 |
| Legal name | SOUTHEASTERN FOOD MERCHANDISERS LP |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 109 |
| Drivers | 45 |
| Annual mileage | 5,720,000 (2023) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 24, 2018) |
| USDOT number added | May 9, 1986 · 40 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 23, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatChemicalsRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsOtherRestaurant
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about SOUTHEASTERN FOOD MERCHANDISERS LP
What does SOUTHEASTERN FOOD MERCHANDISERS LP's operating authority allow?
MC311187: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about SOUTHEASTERN FOOD MERCHANDISERS LP is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking SOUTHEASTERN FOOD MERCHANDISERS LP?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 272808. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (205) 685-4548, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC311187, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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