Dunavant Sea Lane Express LLC
USDOT 215182 · MC-147919 · Memphis, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Dunavant Sea Lane Express LLC is a corporation based in Memphis, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 96 power units and 96 drivers, which ranks it #108 by fleet size among 227 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Tennessee. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 110 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 38.0% of vehicle inspections and 5.5% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 6.2 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, intermodal containers, paper products, agricultural / farm supplies, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Dunavant Sea Lane Express LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 215182 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-147919 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 959 Ridgeway Loop Rd Suite 205, Memphis, TN 38120 |
| Phone | (901) 369-1557 |
| First registered | Jun 24, 1982 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 17, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 215182.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 96 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 5,893,269 miles reported for 2025 – about 61,388 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 96 CDL drivers; 86 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 10 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | Dunavant Sea Lane Express LL | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 38.0% | 20.5% | 21.1% | 86% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.5% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 64% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.2 | 4.8 | 3.6 | 31% higher than average |
| Inspections | 110 | 110 with a driver check, 71 with a vehicle check, 166 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 7, 2013) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Dunavant Sea Lane Express LLC?
Dunavant Sea Lane Express LLC is registered with USDOT number 215182 and operating authority MC-147919.
How many trucks does Dunavant Sea Lane Express LLC have?
It reports 96 power units (96 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 96 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 17, 2026).
Where is Dunavant Sea Lane Express LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Memphis, Tennessee 38120.
What is the out-of-service rate of Dunavant Sea Lane Express LLC?
Over 24 months, 38.0% of vehicle inspections and 5.5% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.