Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
143 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 122993 · MC-165241 ·
Associated Food Stores Inc
143 power unitsavg 6.4 yrMulti-region · 11 statesBILLINGS, MT88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-165241 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
143Power units
96 observed · MCS-150
142Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.4Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
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 238 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.4 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
13 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
ASSOCIATED FOOD STORES INC (USDOT 122993) 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 Oct 7, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA effective Nov 1, 2003 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 7, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 8.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 7, 2026.
The carrier received 152 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 57 vehicle-level and 151 driver-level — across 11 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 7, 2026.
The carrier has 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 6 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 7, 2026.
It reports 143 power units and 230 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 9, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 7, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ASSOCIATED FOOD STORES INC's USDOT number?
ASSOCIATED FOOD STORES INC's USDOT number is 122993, and its motor carrier number is MC-165241.
Is ASSOCIATED FOOD STORES INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 7, 2026. ASSOCIATED FOOD STORES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ASSOCIATED FOOD STORES INC's safety record?
ASSOCIATED FOOD STORES INC has a 8.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 238 roadside inspections, with 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is ASSOCIATED FOOD STORES INC's fleet?
ASSOCIATED FOOD STORES INC operates 143 power units and 230 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ASSOCIATED FOOD STORES INC based?
ASSOCIATED FOOD STORES INC is based in BILLINGS, MT, with roadside inspections recorded across 11 states.
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