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Generated Oct 3, 2026
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SOUTHEASTERN MOTOR FREIGHT INC
USDOT 29154 · MC58828 · EIN 72-0697648 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
916 ST GEORGE AVE, JEFFERSON, LA, 70121
(504) 731-2825 · NATHAN HOVIS
83
Low risk
Risk factors
Driver OOS 12.5% — above the 6.7% national average1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
17 / 12
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
9 / 48
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
Inactive
Hartford Fire Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy 83UENOH7119 · eff 10/01/2019
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate14.3% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate12.5% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance48 pts
Other6 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 21 | |
| 393.53B-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.48A-BMBCBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.78A-WS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 3 | |
| 396.3A1-BOS | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 393.47E | — | 3 | 0 | |
| 383.95-LCDL | — | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45D | — | 1 | 0 |
Most inspected states
LA9
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.66 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.00 | 5.00 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-08. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
Driver out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 4 inspections, 8 violations, 1 OOS, 1 clean · holding steady.
1. Vehicle Maintenance4 viol · 50%
393.207A-SAPPCBLM, 393.53B-B, 393.48A-BMBCBD
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
≈ 2 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.75).
2. Other4 viol · 1 OOS · 50%
393.47E ×3, 396.3A1-BOS
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
Repeat offenders: 393.47E ×3
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 08/17/2026 | NEW ORLEANS, LA | ✓ |
Equipment — 17 vehicles seen in inspections
9 trailer7 truck1 other
Company profile
Officer
NATHAN HOVIS
Annual mileage
0.5M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
12
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TRIPLE G EXPRESS INC | 290241 | officer, email | strong |
Activity history (recent)
03/21/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
0.5M mi reported (2024)
10/01/2019 — Insurance filed — Hartford Fire Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 83UENOH7119
10/01/2019 — Insurance ended — Hartford Fire Insurance Company
policy 83UENOH7119
10/01/2019 — Insurance cancelled — ARGONAUT INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy AVT1000036
09/04/2019 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/26/2019)
10/04/2018 — Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy HMB200069
10/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy HMB200069
09/07/2018 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/01/2018)
10/01/2013 — Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 4013979421
09/04/2013 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (10/01/2013)
10/01/2012 — Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 4013979421
09/04/2012 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/26/2012)
09/17/2011 — Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy 4013981833
08/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 4013981802
09/02/2010 — Insurance cancelled — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2084042609
08/01/2010 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 2084042609
10/01/2009 — Insurance replaced — ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy I21018909 001
10/01/2008 — Insurance replaced — CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO.
CARGO · policy 2084042562
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/29154.