SOUTHEASTERN MOTOR FREIGHT INC
USDOT 29154 • 916 ST GEORGE AVE, JEFFERSON, LA, 70121
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AVT1000036 | ON FILE | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 4013981833 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2010 | Sep 17, 2011 |
| CONTRACTOR'S BONDING AND INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | DA0427 | ON FILE | Aug 30, 1996 | Aug 30, 1997 |
Insurance History (31 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | HMB200069 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 4, 2018 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | HMB200069 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2018 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4013979421 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2012 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4013979421 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2011 | Oct 1, 2012 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 4013981802 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 4013938089 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2009 | Sep 2, 2010 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 4013938089 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2009 | Aug 1, 2010 |
| ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | I21018909 001 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2008 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2084042609 | REPLACED | May 15, 2007 | Aug 1, 2010 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2084042609 | CANCELLED | May 15, 2007 | Sep 2, 2010 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 1080495045 | REPLACED | Aug 13, 2005 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 1080495045 | CANCELLED | Aug 13, 2005 | Aug 28, 2005 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2084042609 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2005 | May 15, 2007 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 2084042562 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2005 | Oct 1, 2008 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1080494851 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2003 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1080494851 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2003 | Aug 28, 2005 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 1080495045 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 2000 | Aug 13, 2005 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1080494851 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2000 | Oct 1, 2003 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 1080495045 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 2000 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 8524212 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BAC3010926 | REPLACED | Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BAC3010926 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 26, 2000 |
| SELECT INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GS6095987 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1998 | Jul 1, 1999 |
| SELECT INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GS6064774 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1997 | Oct 1, 1998 |
| SELECT INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GS5833646 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1996 | Oct 8, 1997 |
| SELECT INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GS5833646 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1996 | Oct 1, 1997 |
| SELECT INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GS5821362 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1995 | Oct 1, 1996 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 6585179 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 1994 | Nov 1, 1999 |
| SELECT INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GS5664288 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 1994 | Oct 3, 1995 |
| FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | SURETY | 3044 70 36 | CANCELLED | Dec 18, 1991 | Jul 25, 1996 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT179100114403 | CANCELLED | Jul 1, 1985 | Nov 14, 2003 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO. | AVT1000036 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2019 | Oct 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200069 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 4, 2018 | Oct 4, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | HMB200069 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2018 | Oct 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 4013979421 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 4013979421 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2012 | Oct 1, 2012 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 4013981833 | CARGO | Sep 17, 2011 | Sep 17, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 4013981802 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2011 | Aug 1, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 4013938089 | CARGO | Sep 2, 2010 | Sep 2, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 2084042609 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2010 | Sep 2, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 2084042609 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 4013938089 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2010 | Aug 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY | I21018909 001 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2009 | Oct 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 2084042562 | CARGO | Oct 1, 2008 | Oct 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 2084042609 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2007 | May 15, 2007 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 1080494851 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 28, 2005 | Aug 28, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 1080495045 | CARGO | Aug 28, 2005 | Aug 28, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 1080495045 | CARGO | Aug 13, 2005 | Aug 13, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 1080494851 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 1080495045 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 1080495045 | CARGO | Aug 1, 2005 | Aug 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | LIBERTY MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | AT179100114403 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 14, 2003 | Nov 14, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 1080494851 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2003 | Oct 1, 2003 |
| TERM/CANCL | UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BAC3010926 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2000 | Jul 26, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | LEXINGTON INSURANCE COMPANY | 8524212 | CARGO | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | UTICA MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BAC3010926 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2000 | Jul 1, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 6585179 | CARGO | Nov 1, 1999 | Nov 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | SELECT INSURANCE CO. | GS6095987 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 1999 | Jul 1, 1999 |
| CANCEL | SELECT INSURANCE CO. | GS6064774 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 1998 | Oct 1, 1998 |
| TERM/CANCL | SELECT INSURANCE CO. | GS5833646 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 1997 | Oct 8, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | SELECT INSURANCE CO. | GS5833646 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 1997 | Oct 1, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTRACTOR'S BONDING AND INSURANCE COMPANY | DA0427 | SURETY | Aug 30, 1997 | Aug 30, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | SELECT INSURANCE CO. | GS5821362 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 1996 | Oct 1, 1996 |
| CANCEL | FIDELITY & DEPOSIT CO. OF MARYLAND | 3044 70 36 | SURETY | Jul 25, 1996 | Jul 25, 1996 |
| CANCEL | SELECT INSURANCE CO. | GS5664288 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 3, 1995 | Oct 3, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-058828 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-058828 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC058828 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2019 |
| MC058828 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 7, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2018 |
| MC058828 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2013 |
| MC058828 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 4, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2012 |
| MC058828 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 18, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 27, 2005 |
| MC058828 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Oct 15, 1996 | REVOKED | Dec 4, 2013 |
| MC058828 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Aug 19, 1991 | REVOKED | Dec 4, 2013 |
| MC058828 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 12, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC058828 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 20, 1980 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (7 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:383.95-LCDL | RESTRICTION - (CDL) - OPERATE A CMV IN VIOLATION OF A RESTRICTION. | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | 86875024 | METAIRIE LA | LA | Level 2 | CIMC VEHIC INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 0 | — | No |
| Apr 7, 2025 | 84337629 | KENNER LA | LA | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 14, 2025 | 83609858 | LAPLACE LA | LA | Level 2 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 383.95-LCDL | Yes |
| Nov 21, 2024 | 83225998 | LA | LA | Level 2 | — | 1 | 393.45D | No |
| Nov 3, 2024 | 83104419 | LA | LA | Level 3 | — | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 31, 2024 | 82278004 | ROADSIDE | LA | Level 1 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 4, 2024 | 82058644 | ROADSIDE | LA | Level 2 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.45(b)(2), 396.3(a)(1) | Yes |
| Apr 3, 2024 | 81266010 | ROADSIDE | LA | Level 1 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.45(d), 393.9(a) | No |
| Mar 6, 2024 | 81104745 | ROADSIDE | LA | Level 2 | OTHR INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 5, 2024 | 81038848 | ROADSIDE | LA | Level 2 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 31, 2023 | 79340777 | ROADSIDE | LA | Level 3 | OTHR INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | 392.16(a) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (16 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 25, 2023 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HAMMOND | US-51 | ...308713 | SOUTHEASTERN MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Mar 30, 2023 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RURAL | US-51 | ...361397 | SOUTHEASTERN MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Aug 26, 2022 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I-55 | ...361415 | SOUTHEASTERN MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Apr 9, 2021 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 5302 | US-190 | ...361374 | SOUTHEASTERN MOTOR FREIGHT INC |
| Jul 11, 2019 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 16, 2014 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 19, 2011 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2009 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 5, 2009 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2007 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 16, 2006 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 5, 2001 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 23, 2000 | LA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 12, 2000 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 28, 1999 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 24, 1997 | LA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
52 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 52 events