Southeastern Motor Freight INC Safety Record

DOT# 29154 · Jefferson, LA 70121 · 5047312825

B

Good safety record — scored 24/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.

Last inspected 01/23/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 14/20 pts
Crash Rate 0/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Southeastern Motor Freight INC (DOT# 29154) in Jefferson, Louisiana has 11 inspections on record with 7 violations and a 18.2% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Active common authority.

11 Inspections
18.2% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
17 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 18.2%
Carrier: 18.2% (2 of 11) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 9.1%
Carrier: 9.1% (1 of 11) National: 6.4%
51% OOS rate better than 51% of carriers in Louisiana
38% crash rate better than 38% of carriers in Louisiana

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.

7 total violations across 11 inspections
3 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (43%)
Vehicle Maintenance
5
Unsafe Driving
1
Driver Fitness
1

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.

Level 1: 2 (18%) Level 2: 7 (64%) Level 3: 2 (18%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
01/23/2026 LA 2 0 0
04/07/2025 LA 2 0 0
01/14/2025 LA 2 0 1
11/21/2024 LA 2 0 0
11/03/2024 LA 3 0 0
07/31/2024 LA 1 0 0
07/04/2024 LA 2 2 0
04/03/2024 LA 1 0 0
03/06/2024 LA 2 0 0
03/05/2024 LA 2 0 0

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.

MC/MX Number MC058828
Common Authority Active
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority Inactive
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Hartford Fire Insurance Company $1,000 10/01/2019
SURETY United States Fidelity & Guaranty Co. N/A 08/30/1997

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.

Power Units 17
Drivers 12
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20250321 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 480,000
Address 916 St George Ave, Jefferson, LA 70121