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Freight Carrier · Chattanooga, TN

WHAT CHEFS WANT SOUTHEAST

Name: WHAT CHEFS WANT SOUTHEAST
Address: 803 E 12TH STREET, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37403, US
Telephone: (423) 265-4614

803 E 12TH STREET · Chattanooga, TN 37403

Authorized: Property

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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 property 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 09/16/2025 · last updated Jun 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name DIXIE PRODUCE INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 09/16/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 2,366,553 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private (Property)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

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

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Home base Based in Chattanooga, Tennessee. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

12 Severe Violations Updated Jun 8, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
2
Injury
3
Tow
5
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.18 12 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.07 1 Vehicle Maintenance 0.81 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.22 3

Inspection Summary

58
Total
37
Clean
21
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 24 unique codes

Critical 6

392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2× SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× 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
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

Unsafe Driving 4

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× 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, other1× 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
393.30-BBattery - Not protected1× SW 3
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
393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing1× 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 when medical certification is required.1× SW 1
391.41(a)(1)Operating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate - no previous history1× 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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