Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 29154 · MC58828 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Southeastern Motor Freight Inc

Jefferson, LA · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1974
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightIntermodal Containers
17
Power units
12
Drivers
8
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
480K
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
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Driver OOS well above average: 12.5% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national. No active broker authority: Can haul on its own trucks, but should not broker loads to other carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
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
14.3%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 7 inspections
Driver out-of-service
12.5%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 8 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
8
Driver inspections
8
Vehicle inspections
7
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1997)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Inactive
Docket
MC58828
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Not required

Filings on record

  1. Oct 1, 2019Liability (BIPD) · Hartford Fire Insurance Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Surety bond / trust · United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. · $75,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
17
Power units
17
Trucks
17
Tractors owned
20
Trailers owned
12
Drivers
12
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightIntermodal Containers
Annual mileage
480,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
29154
MC / docket
MC-58828
Legal name
Southeastern Motor Freight Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Mar 21, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
12 (12)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

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.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this email address

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Frequently asked

What is Southeastern Motor Freight Inc's USDOT number?

Southeastern Motor Freight Inc's USDOT number is 29154 and its docket number is MC58828.

Is Southeastern Motor Freight Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Southeastern Motor Freight Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 8 roadside inspections, a 14.3% vehicle and 12.5% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Southeastern Motor Freight Inc's fleet?

17 power units and 12 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 21, 2025.

What insurance does Southeastern Motor Freight Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Hartford Fire Insurance Company.

Where is Southeastern Motor Freight Inc located?

Southeastern Motor Freight Inc is located at 916 St George Ave, Jefferson, LA, 70121. Phone: (504) 731-2825.

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