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Carrier profile · USDOT 115479 · MC-1099851 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Ben E Keith Company
DBA BEN E KEITH FOODS BEN E KEITH BEVERAGES
1,768 power unitsavg 4.7 yrNational · 19 statesFORT WORTH, TX88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1099851 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1,768Power units
507 observed · MCS-150
572Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 1269 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo10.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal3232
92 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.7 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
BEN E KEITH COMPANY (USDOT 115479) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA effective Mar 25, 2020 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 10.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 804 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 522 vehicle-level and 803 driver-level — across 19 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 92 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 32 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 1,768 power units and 2,439 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 16, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 17, 2013 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BEN E KEITH COMPANY's USDOT number?
BEN E KEITH COMPANY's USDOT number is 115479, and its motor carrier number is MC-1099851.
Is BEN E KEITH COMPANY authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, BEN E KEITH COMPANY is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BEN E KEITH COMPANY's safety record?
BEN E KEITH COMPANY has a 10.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1,269 roadside inspections, with 92 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is BEN E KEITH COMPANY's fleet?
BEN E KEITH COMPANY operates 1,768 power units and 2,439 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BEN E KEITH COMPANY based?
BEN E KEITH COMPANY is based in FORT WORTH, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 19 states.
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