DIXIE PRODUCE INC
USDOT 876160 • DBA: WHAT CHEFS WANT SOUTHEAST • 803 E 12TH STREET, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37403
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-515084 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 7, 2022 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 5000033976 | ON FILE | Mar 6, 2020 | Mar 6, 2022 |
| MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5000033976 | ON FILE | Mar 6, 2020 | Mar 6, 2022 |
Insurance History (18 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5000033976 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 6, 2019 | May 28, 2019 |
| AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | SCV000231-18 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2018 | Mar 6, 2019 |
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | BIPD/Primary | S2255341 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 6, 2018 |
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | BIPD/Primary | S2255341 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 23, 2018 |
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | BIPD/Primary | S2255341 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2017 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | CARGO | S2255341 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2017 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4307771BSIG | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2016 | Mar 6, 2017 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 4307771BSIG | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2016 | Apr 3, 2017 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 4307771BSIG | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2016 | Mar 6, 2017 |
| ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 4307771BSIG | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2016 | Apr 3, 2017 |
| NATIONAL TRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0029273 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2015 | Apr 4, 2016 |
| NATIONAL TRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0029273 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2015 | Mar 6, 2016 |
| NATIONAL TRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 0020605 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2012 | Mar 6, 2015 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CBA0928475 | CANCELLED | Mar 6, 2011 | May 10, 2012 |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | BIPD/Primary | CBA0928475 | REPLACED | Mar 6, 2011 | Mar 6, 2012 |
| INDIANA INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | BA 800 85 48 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2005 | Feb 28, 2005 |
| INDIANA INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA 800 85 48 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2005 | Mar 6, 2011 |
| INDIANA INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CBP 800 37 48 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2005 | Mar 6, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 5000033976 | CARGO | Mar 6, 2022 | Mar 6, 2022 |
| CANCEL | MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 5000033976 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2022 | Mar 6, 2022 |
| NAMECHG | MOTORISTS COMMERCIAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 5000033976 | BIPD/Primary | May 28, 2019 | May 28, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | AGCS MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY | SCV000231-18 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2019 | Mar 6, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | S2255341 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 23, 2018 | Mar 23, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | S2255341 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2018 | Mar 6, 2018 |
| CANCEL | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | S2255341 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| CANCEL | SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF SOUTH CAROLINA | S2255341 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 4307771BSIG | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2017 | Apr 3, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 4307771BSIG | CARGO | Apr 3, 2017 | Apr 3, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 4307771BSIG | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2017 | Mar 6, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY | 4307771BSIG | CARGO | Mar 6, 2017 | Mar 6, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL TRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 0029273 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2016 | Apr 4, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL TRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 0029273 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2016 | Mar 6, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | INDIANA INSURANCE CO. | CBP 800 37 48 | CARGO | Mar 6, 2016 | Mar 6, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL TRUST INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 0020605 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2015 | Mar 6, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA0928475 | BIPD/Primary | May 10, 2012 | May 10, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA0928475 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2012 | Mar 6, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | INDIANA INSURANCE CO. | BA 800 85 48 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2011 | Mar 6, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | INDIANA INSURANCE CO. | BA 800 85 48 | CARGO | Feb 28, 2005 | Feb 28, 2005 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-515084 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC515084 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2022 |
| MC515084 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 1, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC515084 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 19, 2018 |
| MC515084 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2018 |
| MC515084 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2017 |
| MC515084 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 8, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2016 |
| MC515084 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 13, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2012 |
| MC515084 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 4, 2005 | REVOKED | May 28, 2019 |
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
4 states • 87 inspections
Violation Summary (59 violations from 87 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 4 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.3 | 393.3 | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 2 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2 | Operating a CMV without a CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41A1-NPH | Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16B-DPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(b) | Emergency equipment - warning devices missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.301(a) | 387.301(a) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.80(a) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.30 | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (87 inspections)
Showing 50 of 87
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 25, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | GA-15 AT DEMOREST MT. AIRY HWY | ...875304 | DIXIE PRODUCE INC |
| May 22, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBUS | 17TH AVE NEAR 22 ND ST | ...300770 | DIXIE PRODUCE INC |
| Apr 25, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | I-75N MM344 | ...142501 | DIXIE PRODUCE INC |
| Sep 4, 2024 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ELLIJAY | OLD FLAT BRANCH | ...004506 | DIXIE PRODUCE INC |
| Jul 16, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | PHENIX CITY | COLIN POWELL PKWY | ...306277 | WHAT CHEFS WANT SOUTHEAST |
| Jun 2, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHATTANOOGA | DAVIDSON RD | ...303479 | WHAT CHEFS WANT SOUTHEAST |
| Jul 21, 2021 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HWY 53 266 FEET N OF 58TH AVE | ...JB7338 | WHAT CHEFS WANT SOUTHEAST |
| Jun 9, 2021 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BIRMINGHAM | I-65 | ...004512 | WHAT CHEFS WANT SOUTHEAST |
| Apr 13, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHATTANOOGA | N GERMANTOWN RD | ...001253 | DIXIE PRODUCE INC |
| Apr 8, 2021 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MAGGIE VALLEY | 276 | ...002170 | DIXIE PRODUCE INC |
| Nov 13, 2020 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 6, 2020 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2018 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 10, 2017 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 2, 2016 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 4, 2014 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 4, 2014 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 8, 2012 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 9, 2012 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 2, 2011 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 7, 2010 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2010 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 18, 2010 | AL | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 3, 2010 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 17, 2010 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
46 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 46 events