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Carrier profile · USDOT 157855 · MC-739543 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Ingles Markets Inc
136 power unitsavg 5.7 yrRegional · 4 statesBLACK MOUNTAIN, NC88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-739543 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
136Power units
118 observed · MCS-150
203Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.7Avg age (yr)
2001–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
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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 470 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$3M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo12.1%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal77
14 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.7 yr
Model years 2001–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
INGLES MARKETS INC (USDOT 157855) 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 common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $3,000,000 limit in force from SAFETY NATIONAL CASUALTY CORPORATION effective Sep 30, 2020 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 12.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 287 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 58 vehicle-level and 287 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 7 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 136 power units and 221 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 8, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 9, 1988 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is INGLES MARKETS INC's USDOT number?
INGLES MARKETS INC's USDOT number is 157855, and its motor carrier number is MC-739543.
Is INGLES MARKETS INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, INGLES MARKETS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is INGLES MARKETS INC's safety record?
INGLES MARKETS INC has a 12.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 470 roadside inspections, with 14 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 INGLES MARKETS INC's fleet?
INGLES MARKETS INC operates 136 power units and 221 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is INGLES MARKETS INC based?
INGLES MARKETS INC is based in BLACK MOUNTAIN, NC, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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