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Carrier profile · USDOT 115479 · MC-1099851 · Updated 06/13/2026
BEN E KEITH COMPANY
DBA BEN E KEITH FOODS BEN E KEITH BEVERAGES
1,768 power unitsavg 4.7 yrNational · 19 statesFORT WORTH, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1099851 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
1,768Power units
515 observed · MCS-150
574Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.7Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
Carrier verification summary for BEN E KEITH COMPANY
BEN E KEITH COMPANY (USDOT 115479) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, computed deterministically from the FMCSA record refreshed 06/13/2026.
BEN E KEITH COMPANY (USDOT 115479) holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of 06/13/2026.
BEN E KEITH COMPANY (USDOT 115479) has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot row is available as of 06/13/2026.
BEN E KEITH COMPANY (USDOT 115479) has a 9.6% vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed 06/13/2026.
BEN E KEITH COMPANY (USDOT 115479) has 94 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 32 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of 06/13/2026.
BEN E KEITH COMPANY (USDOT 115479) reports 1,768 power units and 2,439 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated 04/16/2026.
BEN E KEITH COMPANY (USDOT 115479) has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned 12/17/2013 in the federal record refreshed 06/13/2026.
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
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 1247 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo9.69.6 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal3232
94 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 1998–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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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 2026-06-13, 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 9.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1,247 roadside inspections, with 94 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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