Southeastern Food Merchandisers LP
Pelham, AL
Profile data updated Oct 23, 2024 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
109
Power Units
45
Drivers
FMCSA since 1986 (40 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
SOUTHEASTERN FOOD MERCHANDISERS LP is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since May 1986. Based in Pelham, AL, they operate a fleet of 109 power units with 45 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Power Only and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Southeastern Food Merchandisers LP operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Tractors | 4 | 103 | 0 | 107 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Southeastern Food Merchandisers LP is authorized to transport the following 3 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 45
MCS-150 Mileage: 5,720,000 miles (2023)
Driver Information
45
Total Drivers
45
CDL Drivers
45
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by SOUTHEASTERN FOOD MERCHANDISERS LP
34 trucks and 44 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 23, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Great Dane Trailers, Freightliner, Utility Trailer Manufacturer. Equipment breakdown: 44 SEMI-TRAILER, 32 TRUCK TRACTOR, 2 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 44 | 56% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 32 | 41% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 3% |
Trailers (44 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 44 |
| Great Dane | 30 |
| Wabash | 6 |
| Utility Trailer | 5 |
| Unpublishe | 1 |
| Vanguard National | 1 |
| Trlr | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 42 |
| 48 ft | 24 |
| 53 ft | 13 |
| 2 axles | 43 |
Vehicle makes (9 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Great Dane Trailers | 30 | 38% |
| Freightliner | 28 | 36% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 5 | 6% |
| Wabash Vans | 5 | 6% |
| International | 4 | 5% |
| Volvo Truck | 2 | 3% |
| Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc | 2 | 3% |
| Unpublishe | 1 | 1% |
| Wabash | 1 | 1% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3300462 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Jun 2026 |
| 58C0HT8 | AL | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 3405929 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 2954955 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| P842253 | IN | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 3405935 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Mar 2026 |
| 3199872 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| PA86596 | IN | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 3405930 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Jan 2026 |
| P970760 | IN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 579423T | TN | Wabash SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Dec 2025 |
| 3553779 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 3300463 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| 58C02A4 | AL | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 3674253 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Dec 2025 |
| 58C0HNY | AL | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Nov 2025 |
| P732252 | IN | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Nov 2025 |
| 3542265 | IN | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Sep 2025 |
| 58C0M1E | AL | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| 58C02A5 | AL | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Sep 2025 |
Plate registrations span 6 states: IN (40) · AL (31) · ME (3) · KY (2) · FL (1) · TN (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 78)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
61
Inspections
24 months
51
Violations
Total found
5
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-1.3%)
✓ Better than national average (-12.8%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/23/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/18/2026 | AL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/25/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/15/2026 | AL | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/25/2026 | AL | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 01/13/2026 | GA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 12/30/2025 | SC | Driver Only | 1 | 1 |
| 12/21/2025 | AL | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/12/2025 | SC | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 11/26/2025 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/07/2025 | TN | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/29/2025 | AL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/28/2025 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/25/2025 | AL | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/24/2025 | MS | Full | 1 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 61 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Filed — amount not reported
SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | BAP 6615049 | $750,000 | 01/01/2026 |
| Cargo | SECURITY INSURANCE CO. OF HARTFORD | 34 | C-CIM-A 662 95 | — | 10/01/1996 |
View Insurance History (6 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALIANT INSURANCE COMPANY | ECA25701336 | 09/30/1997 | 11/24/1997 | TERM/REPL | |
| MARYLAND CASUALTY CO. | ECA25701336 | 03/31/1996 | 09/30/1997 | TERM/REPL | |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | GLA 0195947 | 01/01/2025 | 02/21/2026 | TERM/CANCL | |
| OHIO CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | NONE | 05/04/1998 | 01/06/2012 | CANCEL | |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | GLA 0195947 | 01/01/2025 | 01/01/2026 | TERM/REPL | |
| VALIANT INSURANCE COMPANY | ECA25701336 | 11/24/1997 | 01/01/2025 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
5
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
5
Tow-Aways
5 FMCSA-recordable · 5 state-recordable
Of 5 reported crashes: 1 on adverse road surfaces · 2 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 09/24/2025 | GA | CLIMAX, GA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Dry · Daylight |
| 06/16/2025 | AL | GADSDEN, AL | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 03/23/2025 | AL | RURAL TUSCALOOSA, AL | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Dry · Daylight |
| 11/26/2024 | TN | NOT IN CITY LIMIT, TN | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Wet · Dark — unlit |
| 10/14/2024 | GA | ATLANTA, GA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — lit |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
Is Southeastern Food Merchandisers LP Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does SOUTHEASTERN FOOD MERCHANDISERS LP operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, SOUTHEASTERN FOOD MERCHANDISERS LP is inferred to operate: Reefer, Power Only and Box Truck.
Is SOUTHEASTERN FOOD MERCHANDISERS LP's authority currently active?
SOUTHEASTERN FOOD MERCHANDISERS LP currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has SOUTHEASTERN FOOD MERCHANDISERS LP been in business?
SOUTHEASTERN FOOD MERCHANDISERS LP has been registered with the FMCSA since May 1986, making their authority approximately 40 years, 2 months old.
Where is SOUTHEASTERN FOOD MERCHANDISERS LP located?
SOUTHEASTERN FOOD MERCHANDISERS LP is physically located at 201 PARKER DRIVE, PELHAM, AL 35124.
Roadside Inspection History 61 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
SOUTHEASTERN FOOD MERCHANDISERS LP has been inspected 61 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in AL, GA, TN. Out of these, 5 inspections (about 8%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLEWA1 — 3 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-23 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-18 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-25 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-15 | AL | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-25 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-01-13 | GA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-12-30 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-12-21 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-12 | SC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2025-11-26 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-07 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-29 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-28 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-25 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-09-24 | MS | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2025-09-24 | GA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2025-08-17 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-08 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 3 | — |
| 2025-08-08 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-08-05 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-07-20 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-06-27 | AL | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | — |
| 2025-06-23 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-06-22 | AL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-06-20 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
37 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for SOUTHEASTERN FOOD MERCHANDISERS LP, of which 6 (16%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 12 | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 3 |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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