DIXIE PRODUCE INC
DBA WHAT CHEFS WANT SOUTHEAST · Chattanooga, TN · MC 515084
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
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Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 876160 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | DIXIE PRODUCE INC |
| Doing business as / DBA | WHAT CHEFS WANT SOUTHEAST |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 515084 |
| Reported physical address | 803 E 12TH STREET, CHATTANOOGA, TN, 37403, US |
| Reported business phone | (423) 265-4614 |
| Reported power units | 79 |
| Reported drivers | 70 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | Jul 17, 2026 |
| Company officers (as filed) | Robert Swift, Matt Dixon |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Not reported |
| Safety rating date | Not reported |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 68 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 4.4% (3 of 68) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 5.0% (2 of 40) |
| Violations | 35 across 24 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 5 |
| Crashes | 6 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 0 / 2 / 5 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 0 / 2 |
Most frequent published violation codes
39216DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV43922SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone23922SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation23922SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit23922SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone2
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Compare the reported Chattanooga record
DIXIE PRODUCE INC reports 79 power units. The Chattanooga, Tennessee directory contains 2,849 census records, of which 2,358 report at least one power unit.
Reported cargo and business classification
DIXIE PRODUCE INC reports PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE in the census and lists 7 cargo categories.
- General freight
- Fresh produce
- Meat
- Dry bulk commodities
- Refrigerated food
- Beverages
- Paper products
Fleet size in local context
| Power units | Records | Share of all city records |
|---|---|---|
| 0 | 491 | 17.2% |
| 1 | 1,196 | 42.0% |
| 2–5 | 772 | 27.1% |
| 6–20 | 288 | 10.1% |
| 21–100: this carrier’s band | 80 | 2.8% |
| Over 100 | 22 | 0.8% |
| Unknown / other | 0 | 0.0% |
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- Apr 27, 2000
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- Jul 17, 2026
- Census source publication
- Sep 30, 2026 10:52 UTC
- First observed by CarrierTrail
- Sep 12, 2026 19:56 UTC
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Authority and insurance
Authority filings
| Docket | Reported authority type | Reported status | BIPD required | BIPD on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC515084 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $750,000 | $750,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC515084 | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | $750,000 | Mar 06, 2022 | BMC-91X | CA-ZM2800 |
Sources and check dates
Checked Oct 01, 2026 16:21 UTC.
- Authority filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:54 UTC.
- Insurance filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:53 UTC.
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Operating authority timeline
Status changes and notices recorded against DIXIE PRODUCE INC’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- ReinstatedMC515084 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
A notice or status line describes the docket, not the reason behind it. Check Motus for the current status before booking.
Shared contact details
How many other records in the current FMCSA census report the same phone number or the same physical address as USDOT 876160. Companies share offices, agents and phone lines for ordinary reasons; a match is context to check, not a finding.
Explore these reported cargo categories
General freightRefrigerated foodDry bulk commoditiesFresh produce
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