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Freight Carrier/shipper · Lakeland, FL

PUBLIX

Name: PUBLIX
Address: 501 N GALLOWAY RD, LAKELAND, FL, 33815-7241, US
Telephone: (863) 688-1188

501 N GALLOWAY RD · Lakeland, FL 33815-7241

Authorized: Property

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MC #1576808
USDOT #439262 USDOT Active

945
Power Units
1720
Drivers
Carrier/shipper
Entity Type

About this carrier

PUBLIX is a Lakeland, FL freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for property in the state of Florida. This company has 945 truck(s) in their fleet and 1720 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1576808 and their USDOT number is 439262.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/04/2026 · last updated May 31, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 02/04/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 100,188,752 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Meat
Garbage/Refuse
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: NC (398), FL (208), GA (138), AL (99), SC (59), TN (29), US (15), VA (3). Home base: Lakeland, Florida.

Safety Record

18 Severe Violations Updated 1 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

5
Fatal
28
Injury
78
Tow
111
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.24 33 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.01 4 Vehicle Maintenance 0.66 28 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.04 4

Inspection Summary

949
Total
881
Clean
68
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 47 unique codes

Critical 17

392.3-FFatigue - Operating a commercial motor vehicle while impaired, through fatigue.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
391.15A-SINDriving a CMV while disqualified. Suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and in the state of drivers license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.43D-BSBBrake - More than 25% of the spring brakes are inoperative1× OOS×1 SW 4
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate2× OOS×2 SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× OOS×1 SW 2

Unsafe Driving 10

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other12× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-MLFailure to Maintain Lane1× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation5× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation2× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 17

393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes1× SW 7
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
393.40A-BBrake - Inadequate braking system1× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak3× SW 3
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2
393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× SW 0

Hours of Service 2

395.32B-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failed to review any unassigned driving time when prompted by the ELD1× SW 5
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request when medical certification is required.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

PUBLIX
501 N GALLOWAY RD
LAKELAND, FL 33815-7241

Mailing Address

PUBLIX SUPER MARKETS INC
PO BOX 32024
LAKELAND, FL 33802-2024

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