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Freight Carrier · Chattanooga, TN

WHAT CHEFS WANT SOUTHEAST

803 E 12TH STREET · Chattanooga, TN 37403

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #515084
  • USDOT #876160 USDOT Active
  • 79
    Power Units
  • 70
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

WHAT CHEFS WANT SOUTHEAST is a Chattanooga, TN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Tennessee. This company has 79 truck(s) in their fleet and 70 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-515084 and their USDOT number is 876160.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 07/17/2026 · last updated Oct 28, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name DIXIE PRODUCE INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 07/17/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,503,691 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections North Carolina — 32 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 32 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 13 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: NC (32), GA (22), AL (13), TN (4), VA (1). Home base: Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Safety Record

16 Severe Violations Updated Oct 17, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.7 17 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.24 2 Vehicle Maintenance 1.21 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.17 3

Inspection Summary

  • 72
    Total
  • 46
    Clean
  • 26
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 29 unique codes

Critical 10

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLTState/Local Laws - Operating a CMV while texting1× SW 10
  • 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
  • 383.51A-LCDLRSWDLicense (CDL) - A person required to have a CLP or CDL who is disqualified must not drive a CMV1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8K2-HOSRCHOS (Manner) - Driver failed to retain a copy of each record of duty status for the previous 7 consecutive days which shall be in his/her possession and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.40F-BNPBBrake - Inoperative or missing parking/emergency brake on power unit1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV4× 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, other3× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 12

  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9B-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) obscured1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 2

  • 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.1× SW 1
  • 391.41(a)(1)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history1× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

  • 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.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
WHAT CHEFS WANT SOUTHEAST
803 E 12TH STREET
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37403
Mailing Address
DIXIE PRODUCE INC
PO BOX 429
CHATTANOOGA, TN 37401

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