Southeastern Freight Lines LLC
USDOT 63419 · MC-111871 · Lexington, South Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Southeastern Freight Lines LLC (dba Southeastern Freight Lines) is a corporation based in Lexington, South Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 3,177 power units and 3,895 drivers, which ranks it #1 by fleet size among 94 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in South Carolina. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 1,937 times – about 0.6 inspections per power unit. 9.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 187 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (99 injuries, 7 fatalities, 173 tow-away), or 5.9 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, liquids / gases, chemicals, paper products, construction.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Southeastern Freight Lines LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Southeastern Freight Lines |
| USDOT number | 63419 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-111871 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 420 Davega Rd, Lexington, SC 29073 |
| Phone | (800) 637-7335 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 30, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 63419.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 410 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 2,767 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 10,379 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.23 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 219,010,181 miles reported for 2025 – about 68,936 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 3,676 CDL drivers; 1,147 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 2,748 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and South Carolina carriers with 50+ units (94).
| Measure | Southeastern Freight Lines L | Same size, US | SC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 9.5% | 14.8% | 22.0% | 36% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.3% | 1.1% | 1.7% | 73% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.9 | 2.6 | 5.2 | 125% higher than average |
| Inspections | 1,937 | 1,937 with a driver check, 1,212 with a vehicle check, 612 BASIC violations recorded, 618 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Aug 30, 1995) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Southeastern Freight Lines LLC?
Southeastern Freight Lines LLC is registered with USDOT number 63419 and operating authority MC-111871.
How many trucks does Southeastern Freight Lines LLC have?
It reports 3,177 power units (2,767 tractors, 410 straight trucks) and 10,379 trailers, with 3,895 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 30, 2026).
Where is Southeastern Freight Lines LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Lexington, South Carolina 29073.
What is the out-of-service rate of Southeastern Freight Lines LLC?
Over 24 months, 9.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% 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.