Dixie Produce Inc
USDOT 876160 · MC-515084 · Chattanooga, Tennessee · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Dixie Produce Inc (dba What Chefs Want Southeast) is a corporation based in Chattanooga, Tennessee, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 79 power units and 70 drivers, which ranks it #146 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 72 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 4.8% of vehicle inspections and 5.6% 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 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 5.1 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, fresh produce, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Dixie Produce Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | What Chefs Want Southeast |
| USDOT number | 876160 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-515084 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 803 E 12Th Street, Chattanooga, TN 37403 |
| Phone | (423) 265-4614 |
| First registered | Apr 27, 2000 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 876160.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 15 | 58 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 6 | 0 |
| Trailers | 9 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.89 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.5 trailers per tractor.
- 2,503,691 miles reported for 2025 – about 31,692 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 27% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 18 CDL drivers; 10 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 | Dixie Produce Inc | Same size, US | TN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 4.8% | 20.5% | 21.1% | 77% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.6% | 3.3% | 1.7% | 67% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.1 | 4.8 | 3.6 | about average |
| Inspections | 72 | 72 with a driver check, 42 with a vehicle check, 39 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Dixie Produce Inc?
Dixie Produce Inc is registered with USDOT number 876160 and operating authority MC-515084.
How many trucks does Dixie Produce Inc have?
It reports 79 power units (6 tractors, 73 straight trucks) and 9 trailers, with 70 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 17, 2026).
Where is Dixie Produce Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Chattanooga, Tennessee 37403.
What is the out-of-service rate of Dixie Produce Inc?
Over 24 months, 4.8% of vehicle inspections and 5.6% 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.