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Carrier profile · USDOT 187921 · MC-432768 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Associated Grocers of the South Inc
51 power unitsavg 4.5 yrRegional · 5 statesBIRMINGHAM, AL88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-432768 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
51Power units
29 observed · MCS-150
42Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.5Avg age (yr)
2019–2022 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 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 97 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo9.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal44
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.5 yr
Model years 2019–2022 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF THE SOUTH INC (USDOT 187921) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from SOMPO AMERICA INSURANCE COMPANY effective Mar 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 9.5% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 56 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 21 vehicle-level and 56 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 4 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 51 power units and 48 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 17, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Feb 17, 2005 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF THE SOUTH INC's USDOT number?
ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF THE SOUTH INC's USDOT number is 187921, and its motor carrier number is MC-432768.
Is ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF THE SOUTH INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF THE SOUTH INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF THE SOUTH INC's safety record?
ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF THE SOUTH INC has a 9.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 97 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF THE SOUTH INC's fleet?
ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF THE SOUTH INC operates 51 power units and 48 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF THE SOUTH INC based?
ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF THE SOUTH INC is based in BIRMINGHAM, AL, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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