Freight Carrier · Lexington, SC
SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT LINES
420 DAVEGA RD · Lexington, SC 29073
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(800) 637-7335
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- MC #111871
- USDOT #63419 USDOT Active
- 3177Power Units
- 3895Drivers
- CarrierEntity Type
About this carrier
SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT LINES is a Lexington, SC freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of South Carolina. This company has 3177 truck(s) in their fleet and 3895 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-111871 and their USDOT number is 63419.
Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/30/2026 · last updated Oct 19, 2026.Carrier Details
- Legal Name SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT LINES LLC
- Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
- MCS-150 Filed 03/30/2026
- MCS-150 Mileage 219,010,181 (2025)
Authority & Operations
Operation Classification
- Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
- Interstate
Cargo Authorized
- General Freight
- Household Goods
- Liquids/Gases
- Chemicals
- Paper Products
- Construction
Operating Territory
Inspection activity Inspected in 17 states over the past 24 months: NC (157), TX (143), TN (132), GA (103), FL (91), SC (87), LA (53), AL (50), AR (47), OK (41), MS (40), VA (29), +5 more. Based on the 1,000 most recent inspections. Home base: Lexington, South Carolina.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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8Fatal
- 73Injury
- 104Tow
- 185Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
0.33
91
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.03
34
Vehicle Maintenance
1.45
256
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
—
Driver Fitness
0.02
6
Inspection Summary
- 1Total
- 1Clean
- 403With violations
24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026
Violations Cited 211 unique codes
Critical 67
- 177.834A-HMCHM (Cargo) - Operating a motor vehicle with HM not blocked/braced/secured as required. NOTE: Any shifting likely to adversely affect HM/DG package integrity, under conditions normally incident to transportation
- 177.834(a)Package not secure in vehicle
- 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone
- 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone
- 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak
- 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation
- 392.2-LCDLRRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction.
- 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed
- 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area
- 393.75A2-TAOTLMTires - All others, 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference
- 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle
- 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS
- 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove
- 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth
- 393.75A2-TAOBB-6Tires - Any tire with observable bumps, bulge or knots
- 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth
- 396.3A1TTires (general)
- 393.207A-STBWSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly missing the rubber bushing or the rubber bushing is worn to the extent that the component can be moved by hand along the axis of the component
- 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps
- 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.
- 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.
- 393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft
- 393.209D-STYCISSteering - Looseness of the yoke-coupling to the input shaft
- 393.25(f)Stop lamp violations
- 393.9A-LHLIWRLighting - Headlamps - Both inoperative when required to be on.
- 172.502(a)(1)Prohibited placarding
- 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%HM (Placarding) - 50% or more of the required placards for a category of material (hazard class or division) are missing. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages
- 172.504(a)Vehicle not placarded as required
- 172.332(a)Failure to display ID Numbers when required
- 172.404(b)Failed to properly label consolidated package
- 172.504(b)Dangerous placard violation
- 177.823A-HMPMCNPHM (Placarding) - Any placard(s) misrepresent(s) the HM/DG being transported. CVSA Inspection Bulletin 2017-03 - Display of GHS Labels on Bulk Packages
- 177.823A-HMRAMTVMHM RAM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any of the required ID numbers are missing for each material.
- 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.
- 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection
- 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy
- 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit
- 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss
- 393.51C-BAPGAir Brake - Inoperative/defective primary or secondary pressure gauge
- 393.51C-BLPWAir Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative
- 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Defective Air Reservoir
- 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test
- 393.75G-TAOWTires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit
- 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required
- 393.75G-LOADWeight carried exceeds tire load limit
- 393.106D-CCargo - Insufficient aggregate working load limit for cargo transported
- 393.110(b)Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo
- 177.817(a)No or improper shipping papers (carrier)
- 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp
- 391.11B4-CLHAMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate
- 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)
- 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking
- 393.205C-WRWheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes
- 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection
- 396.5-HLHubs - Leaking hub
- 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.
- 392.9Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement
- 392.9(a)(1)Failing to secure cargo as specified in 49 CFR 393.100 through 393.142
- 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination
Unsafe Driving 16
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.
- 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other
- 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane
- 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving
- 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change
- 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device
- 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic.
- 392.2-SLLITState/Local Laws - Improper turns
- 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers
- 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway
Vehicle Maintenance 77
- 393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes
- 393.102C2-CCargo - Sided Vehicle - Insufficient load securement so that it cannot shift or tip to the extent that the vehicle's stability or maneuverability is adversely affected
- 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing
- 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative
- 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit
- 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp
- 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative
- 393.9HInoperable head lamps
- 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.
- 393.11A1-LSLMLighting - Stop lamps - Any missing.
- 393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted
- 393.9A-LPLLighting - Parking lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on
- 393.9TInoperable tail lamp
- 393.9TSInoperative turn signal
- 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt
- 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection
- 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured
- 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
- 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998
- 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle
- 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear
- 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001
- 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber
- 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.
- 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection
- 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories
- 393.45DCPCBrake Connections with Constrictions - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.45DCUVBrake Connections with Constrictions Under Vehicle
- 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit
- 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle
- 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle
- 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle
- 393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)
- 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system
- 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.
- 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.
- 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.
- 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.
- 393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.
- 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection
- 396.3A1-ALATRAir Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir.
- 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve
- 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:
- 396.3A1-BARSAir Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch
- 393.30-BBattery - Not protected
- 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak
- 393.102(a)(1)(ii)Insufficient means to prevent rearward movement
- 393.106B-CCargo - Not immobilized or secured
- 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997
- 393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993
- 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured
- 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.11A1-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp missing
- 393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing
- 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.
- 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher
- 396.5B-HWSLIWHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel
- 393.203(a)Cab door missing/broken
- 393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper
- 393.9B-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) obscured
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
- 393.100C-CCargo - Cargo not secured against shifting
- 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers
- 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective
- 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored
- 393.60EWindshield - Obstructed
Hours of Service 18
- 395.11G-HOSDFPSDHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to provide supporting documents to an authorized Federal, State , or local official
- 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes
- 395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically
- 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner
- 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.
- 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.
- 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)
- 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official
- 395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions
- 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.
- 395.22H1Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual
- 395.22H2Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet
- 395.22H3Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements
- 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids
- 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number
- 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.
- 395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.
- 395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)
Hazardous Materials 31
- 172.516(c)(6)Placard damaged, deteriorated, or obscured
- 172.516C1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to securely affix/attach placard(s).
- 172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter
- 171.2K-HMGRMCHM (General Requirements) - Representing vehicle with Hazardous Materials with none present.
- 172.400(a)Package or containment device not labeled as required
- 172.400A1-HMLHM (Labeling) - Non-bulk package not labeled as required.
- 172.506A-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to provide/affix placards when required.
- 172.516(c)(1)Placard not securely affixed or attached
- 177.823(a)No placards/markings when required
- 177.823A-HMPMCMHM (Placarding) - A carrier may not move a transport vehicle containing a hazardous material unless the vehicle is marked and placarded in accordance with part 172 or as authorized in 171.12a of this subchapter, or unless, in an emergency
- 177.817(e)Shipping paper accessibility
- 172.602A-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information
- 172.202A2-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list proper shipping name as required.
- 177.817E1-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind
- 172.202(a)(2)No or improper Shipping Name
- 172.202(a)(3)No or improper Hazard Class or Division number
- 172.203C2-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list RQ as required
- 172.602(b)Form and manner of Emergency Response information
- 172.200(a)No shipping paper provided by offeror
- 172.200A-HMSPSNSPHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper failed to provide HM shipping paper
- 172.201A1-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not distinguish HM with non HM
- 172.201(a)(2)Hazardous Materials description not printed legibly in English
- 172.202A3-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list hazard class or division number as required.
- 172.600C1-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available
- 172.602A4-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Failing to have the immediate precautions to be taken in the event of an accident or incident on the emergency response information.
- 172.602B3-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Emergency response information not presented as required.
- 172.602(c)(1)Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information
- 172.602C-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Improper maintenance/accessibility of emergency response information
- 172.604A3-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - Failing to ensure the emergency response telephone number is entered on the shipping paper as required.
- 171.2-BHMGRMCHM (General Requirements) - Failing to comply with all applicable requirements of this subchapter, or an exemption or special permit, approval, or registration issued under this subchapter or under subchapter A of this chapter
- 397.67HM vehicle routing violation (non RAM)
Driver Fitness 2
- 391.41(a)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency. History of either failing to produce a medical certificate or having an expired medical certificate.
- 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.
Locations
Physical Address
SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT LINES420 DAVEGA RD
LEXINGTON, SC 29073
Mailing Address
SOUTHEASTERN FREIGHT LINES LLCPO BOX 1691
COLUMBIA, SC 29202