SEVERT & SONS PRODUCE COLUMBIA INC

USDOT 524269 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: MICHAEL SEVERT Company officer 2: CHARLES HOWARD General Freight Produce Cold Food Based in WEST COLUMBIA, SC Grade A · 100
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Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Jun 28, 2021
Common (Property) reinstated · Mar 1, 2023
Common (Property) reinstated · Jun 30, 2021
Policy effective · Feb 2, 2023
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 3386 days Mar 21, 2012 → Jun 28, 2021
  • Common (Property) gap · 239 days Inactive Jul 5, 2022 → reinstated Mar 1, 2023
  • Common (Property) gap · 3382 days Inactive Mar 27, 2012 → reinstated Jun 30, 2021
  • Driver OOS Rate above national average 25.0% vs 6.7% national (+18.3 pts).
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: MICHAEL SEVERT
Company officer 2: CHARLES HOWARD
Cargo: General Freight, Produce, Cold Food
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SEVERT & SONS PRODUCE COLUMBIA INC (USDOT 524269)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): MICHAEL SEVERT (Company officer); CHARLES HOWARD (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 3386 days — Mar 21, 2012 → Jun 28, 2021
  • Common (Property) gap · 239 days — Inactive Jul 5, 2022 → reinstated Mar 1, 2023
  • Common (Property) gap · 3382 days — Inactive Mar 27, 2012 → reinstated Jun 30, 2021
  • Driver OOS Rate above national average — 25.0% vs 6.7% national (+18.3 pts).

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/524269/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 524269
In FMCSA records since May 20, 1993 (~33y)
MC / docket MC690913
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer MICHAEL SEVERT
Company officer 2 CHARLES HOWARD
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Produce, Cold Food
Fleet size 3 units
Drivers 3
Annual mileage 59,000 mi
Contact & address
Physical
324 WHOLESALE LN
WEST COLUMBIA, SC 29172
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 524269
In FMCSA records since May 20, 1993 (~33y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 59,000 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 25.0% vs 6.7% +18.3 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.86 vs 1.80 -0.94
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 3 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 17 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 14 14 0
OOS inspections 3 0 0
OOS percentage 21.43% 0%
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
3
Drivers
3
Inspections
17
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
25.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
1
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

SEVERT & SONS PRODUCE COLUMBIA INC is a corporation based in WEST COLUMBIA, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 524269. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 3 drivers, with 17 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier overview

SEVERT & SONS PRODUCE COLUMBIA INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 3 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 14 years on FMCSA's records, based in West Columbia, SC. Across 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 25.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

12 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 300% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NC (6) and SC (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

25.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (50.0% of violations); top code 383.23A2 (Operating a CMV without a CDL) cited 2 times, 2 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 3 drivers; Freightliner and Hino are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 25.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Authority gaps detected (2)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 5, 2022 to Mar 1, 2023 (239 days)
  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 27, 2012 to Jun 30, 2021 (3382 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 21, 2012 to Jun 28, 2021 (3386 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
North Carolina (NC) 6 2 33.3% Mar 16, 2026
South Carolina (SC) 6 1 16.7% Jul 1, 2026
Georgia (GA) 2 0 0.0% Sep 16, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 9
Hino 7
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 3 3.00 3 Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 0.00 0 Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 2 3.00 3 Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 0.44 0 Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88300039 Jul 1, 2026 SC 1
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
5 396.3A1-ALATR, 393.48A-BIBD, 393.45B2-B-AIR No
87906484 May 19, 2026 SC 2
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87301053 Mar 16, 2026 NC 3 nc-lumberton-weigh-station,-i-95,
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 391.41A, 383.23A2, 392.2IRP Yes
86880965 Jan 20, 2026 SC 3 LEXINGTON SC
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLS1 No
86663508 Dec 24, 2025 NC 3 nc-i-95-s-@-2mm
Hino STRAIGHT TRUCK
SC P673372 · 5PVNJBJVL4S76098
0 No
85864491 Sep 24, 2025 SC 3 CLINTON SC
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 383.23A2-LCDLN Yes
85846366 Sep 16, 2025 GA 3 SAVANNAH GA
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLEWA2 No
85654459 Aug 28, 2025 NC 1 nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4
Hino STRAIGHT TRUCK
SC A011135 · 5PVNV8J3E4S53684
0 No
84240149 Mar 20, 2025 NC 2 US 74
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 383.23A2 Yes
84073709 Mar 7, 2025 SC 1 LEXINGTON SC
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83402171 Dec 12, 2024 NC 2 nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2FT, 393.95F No
83327995 Dec 5, 2024 NC 3
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.16 No
83284337 Dec 2, 2024 GA 3 GROVETOWN GA
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLTCD No
82620736 Sep 10, 2024 SC 1 I-20 WB LEXINGTON COUNTY
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.9(a) No
81218542 Mar 27, 2024 NC 2 74
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
5 383.23(a)(2), 395.8(a), 393.60(c) Yes
79327240 Aug 3, 2023 NC 3 US17 NEAR NC130
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
78390582 Apr 19, 2023 SC 1 I-20 EB AIKEN COUNTY
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
5 393.9(a), 383.23(a)(2), 391.41(a)(1) Yes
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
SC0021229079 Apr 8, 2021 SC 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Mar 1, 2023 MC690913-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jun 30, 2021 MC690913-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Oct 8, 2009 MC690913-C CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (9 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT 3T954477 91X $750,000 Feb 2, 2023 On file ACTIVE
OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY BAS 58654831 BIPD/Primary Jun 28, 2021 Jun 28, 2022 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 3386 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 21, 2012 to Jun 28, 2021
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN656815 BIPD/Primary Oct 2, 2009 Aug 6, 2009 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN656815 BIPD/Primary Oct 2, 2009 Sep 9, 2010 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN656815 CARGO Sep 23, 2009 Aug 6, 2009 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN656815 CARGO Sep 23, 2009 Sep 9, 2010 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN656815 CARGO Aug 6, 2009 Sep 9, 2011 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN656815 BIPD/Primary Aug 6, 2009 Mar 21, 2012 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 1, 2023
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Jul 5, 2022
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Jul 5, 2022
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  4. Jul 5, 2022
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 239 days (through Mar 1, 2023)
  5. Jun 28, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — OHIO SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Mar 27, 2012
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  7. Mar 27, 2012
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  8. Mar 27, 2012
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 3382 days (through Jun 30, 2021)
  9. Mar 21, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Mar 21, 2012
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 3386 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jun 28, 2021)
  11. Sep 9, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Sep 9, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Aug 6, 2009
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 5 1
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL Driver Fitness 2 2
391.41(a) Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate. Driver Fitness 1 0
391.41(a)(1) 391.41(a)(1) Driver Fitness 1 0
392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
395.8(a) No drivers record of duty status when one is required Hours of Service 1 1
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How to verify SEVERT & SONS PRODUCE COLUMBIA INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about SEVERT & SONS PRODUCE COLUMBIA INC

Is SEVERT & SONS PRODUCE COLUMBIA INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. SEVERT & SONS PRODUCE COLUMBIA INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 524269 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is SEVERT & SONS PRODUCE COLUMBIA INC's safety rating?
SEVERT & SONS PRODUCE COLUMBIA INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has SEVERT & SONS PRODUCE COLUMBIA INC had?
17 roadside inspections are on file for SEVERT & SONS PRODUCE COLUMBIA INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is SEVERT & SONS PRODUCE COLUMBIA INC's out-of-service rate?
SEVERT & SONS PRODUCE COLUMBIA INC's peak out-of-service rate is 25.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is SEVERT & SONS PRODUCE COLUMBIA INC based?
SEVERT & SONS PRODUCE COLUMBIA INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 324 WHOLESALE LN, WEST COLUMBIA, South Carolina 29172. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does SEVERT & SONS PRODUCE COLUMBIA INC have valid operating authority?
Yes. SEVERT & SONS PRODUCE COLUMBIA INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC690913). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does SEVERT & SONS PRODUCE COLUMBIA INC operate?
SEVERT & SONS PRODUCE COLUMBIA INC self-reports 3 power units and 3 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has SEVERT & SONS PRODUCE COLUMBIA INC had any crashes?
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for SEVERT & SONS PRODUCE COLUMBIA INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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