Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
1,768 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Ben E Keith CompanyUSDOT 115479FORT WORTH, TX
Carrier profile
Ben E Keith Company
- USDOT
- 115479
- MC
- 1099851
DBA BEN E KEITH FOODS BEN E KEITH BEVERAGES
Inspected in 18 jurisdictionsFORT WORTH, TX
CARRIER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
1,768Reported power
505 seen in inspections
559Trailers seen
Inspection records
4.6Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Clear to load
Clear under the current scoring — review the flagged signal below before loading.Fatal crash on record
Fatal 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.52 years since first USDOT registrationFMCSA registration record dates to 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 1356 inspections.
Clear under the current scoring — review the flagged signal below before loading.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
1,768Reported power
505 seen in inspections
559Trailers seen
Inspection records
4.6Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
4.6 yr
Model years 1997–2026. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
52 yr registered
USDOT record added in 1974. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
578 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
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. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 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. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 11.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 14, 2026.
The carrier received 806 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 521 vehicle-level and 805 driver-level — across 18 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 15, 2026.
The carrier has 95 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 33 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It reports 1,768 power units and 2,439 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 16, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 17, 2013 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 14, 2026.
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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?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 14, 2026. BEN E KEITH COMPANY is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: None; Contract: Active; Broker: None.
What is BEN E KEITH COMPANY's safety record?
BEN E KEITH COMPANY has a 11.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1,356 roadside inspections, with 95 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 18 jurisdictions.
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