Southeastern Food Merchandisers LP
USDOT 272808 · MC-311187 · Pelham, Alabama · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Southeastern Food Merchandisers LP is a corporation based in Pelham, Alabama, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 109 power units and 45 drivers, which ranks it #55 by fleet size among 127 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Alabama. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 61 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 10.0% of vehicle inspections and 4.9% 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 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (0 injuries, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 3.7 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, fresh produce, meat, chemicals, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Southeastern Food Merchandisers LP |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 272808 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-311187 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 201 Parker Drive, Pelham, AL 35124 |
| Phone | (205) 685-4548 |
| First registered | May 9, 1986 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 272808.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 4 | 103 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.41 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 5,720,000 miles reported for 2023 – about 52,477 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 6% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 45 CDL drivers; 45 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 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 Alabama carriers with 50+ units (127).
| Measure | Southeastern Food Merchandis | Same size, US | AL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 10.0% | 18.8% | 23.1% | 47% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.9% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 88% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.7 | 4.5 | 6.3 | 18% lower than average |
| Inspections | 61 | 61 with a driver check, 20 with a vehicle check, 35 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 24, 2018) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Southeastern Food Merchandisers LP?
Southeastern Food Merchandisers LP is registered with USDOT number 272808 and operating authority MC-311187.
How many trucks does Southeastern Food Merchandisers LP have?
It reports 109 power units (107 tractors, 2 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 45 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 23, 2024).
Where is Southeastern Food Merchandisers LP located?
Its registered physical address is in Pelham, Alabama 35124.
What is the out-of-service rate of Southeastern Food Merchandisers LP?
Over 24 months, 10.0% of vehicle inspections and 4.9% 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.