South East Carriers Inc
USDOT 272134 · MC-191696 · Lawrenceburg, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
South East Carriers Inc is a corporation based in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 204 power units and 175 drivers, which ranks it #54 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 409 times – about 2.0 inspections per power unit. 23.5% of vehicle inspections and 2.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 1 fatality, 13 tow-away), or 6.4 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | South East Carriers Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 272134 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-191696 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1905 Mahr Avenue, Lawrenceburg, TN 38464 |
| Phone | (931) 762-0570 |
| First registered | Apr 23, 1986 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 6, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 272134.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 204 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 556 | 0 |
- 0.86 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.7 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 12,769,157 miles reported for 2025 – about 62,594 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 0% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 175 CDL drivers; 127 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 48 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Tennessee carriers with 50+ units (227).
| Measure | South East Carriers Inc | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 23.5% | 18.8% | 21.1% | 25% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.0% | 2.6% | 1.7% | 25% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.4 | 4.5 | 3.6 | 42% higher than average |
| Inspections | 409 | 409 with a driver check, 179 with a vehicle check, 266 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 7, 2013) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of South East Carriers Inc?
South East Carriers Inc is registered with USDOT number 272134 and operating authority MC-191696.
How many trucks does South East Carriers Inc have?
It reports 204 power units (204 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 556 trailers, with 175 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 6, 2026).
Where is South East Carriers Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Lawrenceburg, Tennessee 38464.
What is the out-of-service rate of South East Carriers Inc?
Over 24 months, 23.5% of vehicle inspections and 2.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.