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SEAFOOD EXPRESS LINE INC
Columbia, NC
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 683834 · MC 313301
Conditional
Active 1 yr, 7 mo · first granted 1997
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-313301 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Progressive Southeastern Insurance Company
Safety
Conditional
20.0% OOS · 16 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 1 yr, 7 mo since reinstatement on March 18, 2025; first granted February 26, 1997 (29 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC313301
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
PROGRESSIVE SOUTHEASTERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA870252872
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
683834
MC Number
MC-313301
Safety Rating
Conditional
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 5, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 3, 1997
Authority First Granted
February 26, 1997
Authority Reinstated
March 18, 2025
Annual Mileage
167,212 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
508 North Road St, Columbia, NC 27925
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Julie Hodges Melony S Carawan
Officer 2
Phillip Carawan
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
8
Vehicle Inspections
9
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
20.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
48th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 25, 2025 | VA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| July 11, 2025 | MD | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dusk · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NC8
MD4
VA2
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKBHHDR8KSKB3958 | 11 | 2 |
| 2001 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA96221W051003 | 7 | 2 |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 28 ft | 1UYVS1285CM421901 | 4 | — |
| 2013 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B6DL749078 | 3 | 1 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D49X86N633020 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Peterbilt 388 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPWDB8X28D750823 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (16)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2026 | 0251C01227 | VIENNA MD | II | 3 | — | LINDY'S SEAFOOD | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKBHHDR8KSKB3958 1JJV532B6DL749078 |
NC NM7991 NC AL54541 |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| July 8, 2026 | 0006892895 | HERTFORD NC | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKBHHDR8KSKB3958 1JJV532B6DL749078 |
NC NM7991 NC AL54541 |
| June 26, 2026 | 0006889338 | WINFALL NC | I | 4 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPWDB8X28D750823 1JJV532B6DL749078 |
NC VT9657 NC AL54541 |
| 393.47D1-BLTBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47D1-BLTBD-SA | OOSDrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness on a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| May 22, 2026 | 0006878109 | HERTFORD WEIGH STATION, HWY 17, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKBHHDR8KSKB3958 1UYVS1285CM421901 |
NC NM7991 NC AL25739 |
| February 23, 2026 | 5755001094 | ASHLAND VA | II | 2 | 1 | SEA CAP INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKBHHDR8KSKB3958 1GRAA96221W051003 |
NC NM7991 NC AL25783 |
| 393.205B-WR | OOSWheel/Rim - Elongated stud hole | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| January 12, 2026 | 0006837901 | HERTFORD WEIGH STATION, HWY 17, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKBHHDR8KSKB3958 1GRAA96221W051003 |
NC NM7991 NC AL25783 |
| November 23, 2025 | 0286C00339 | SALISBURY MD | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKBHHDR8KSKB3958 1GRAA96221W051003 |
NC NM7991 NC AL25783 |
| October 13, 2025 | 0006808051 | HERTFORD WEIGH STATION, HWY 17, NC | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKBHHDR8KSKB3958 1UYVS1285CM421901 |
NC NM7991 NC AL25739 |
| August 22, 2025 | 2439C00075 | VIENNA MD | III | — | — | SAME AS CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKBHHDR8KSKB3958 1UYVS1285CM421901 |
NC NM7991 ME B576965 |
| January 15, 2025 | 4371000509 | MONTCLAIR VA | III | 1 | — | SEAFOOD EXPRESS | Truck Tractor Trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKBHHDR8KSKB3958 1UYVS1285CM421901 |
NC NM7991 NC AL25739 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| LINDY'S SEAFOOD | 1 | September 16, 2026 |
| SEA CAP INC | 1 | February 23, 2026 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 27, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 4, 2026 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 18, 2025 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| March 18, 2025 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| February 26, 2025 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| February 7, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 24, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 21, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 24, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 10, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 3, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 24, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| January 6, 2020 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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