Publix Super Markets Inc
USDOT 439262 · MC-1576808 · Lakeland, Florida · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Publix Super Markets Inc (dba Publix) is a corporation based in Lakeland, Florida, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 945 power units and 1,720 drivers, which ranks it #15 by fleet size among 340 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Florida. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 944 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 5.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 107 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (38 injuries, 8 fatalities, 106 tow-away), or 11.3 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, fresh produce, meat, garbage / refuse, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Publix Super Markets Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Publix |
| USDOT number | 439262 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1576808 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 501 N Galloway Rd, Lakeland, FL 33815 |
| Phone | (863) 688-1188 |
| First registered | Mar 14, 1991 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 4, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 439262.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 929 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4,293 | 92 | 0 |
- 1.82 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 4.7 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 100,188,752 miles reported for 2025 – about 106,020 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 98% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 1,720 CDL drivers; 1,720 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: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Florida carriers with 50+ units (340).
| Measure | Publix Super Markets Inc | Same size, US | FL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 5.4% | 17.8% | 17.2% | 70% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.3% | 1.4% | 2.5% | 77% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 11.3 | 4.2 | 1.3 | 169% higher than average |
| Inspections | 944 | 944 with a driver check, 259 with a vehicle check, 93 BASIC violations recorded, 6 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jul 20, 2007) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Florida
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Other carriers near Lakeland
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saddle Creek Transportation Inc USDOT 1196553 | Lakeland | 409 | 535 | 524 | 21.3% | 36 |
| Phoenix Logistics & Cold Storage LLC USDOT 3348075 | Lakeland | 257 | 243 | 157 | 13.3% | 18 |
| Exxact Transport Inc USDOT 612401 | Lakeland | 91 | 96 | 121 | 27.3% | 8 |
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| Mega Trucking LLC USDOT 2582238 | Auburndale | 550 | 275 | 240 | 42.6% | 17 |
| Indian River Transport Co USDOT 123611 | Winter Haven | 415 | 430 | 819 | 17.1% | 61 |
| Trans-Phos Inc USDOT 160457 | Mulberry | 380 | 431 | 568 | 19.0% | 28 |
| Bynum Transport Inc USDOT 105899 | Auburndale | 200 | 229 | 257 | 26.7% | 18 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Publix Super Markets Inc?
Publix Super Markets Inc is registered with USDOT number 439262 and operating authority MC-1576808.
How many trucks does Publix Super Markets Inc have?
It reports 945 power units (929 tractors, 16 straight trucks) and 4,385 trailers, with 1,720 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 4, 2026).
Where is Publix Super Markets Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Lakeland, Florida 33815.
What is the out-of-service rate of Publix Super Markets Inc?
Over 24 months, 5.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.