Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
51 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 187921 · MC-432768 · Updated 06/13/2026
ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF THE SOUTH INC
51 power unitsavg 4.5 yrRegional · 5 statesBIRMINGHAM, AL
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 · 2026-06-13
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
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 97 inspections.
Operating authority5252 yr active
since 1974Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo9.19.1 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal44
1 in 24moVektor 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 computing.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF THE SOUTH INC safe to work with?
Is ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF THE SOUTH INC safe to load? ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF THE SOUTH INC (USDOT 187921, MC-432768) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in BIRMINGHAM, AL, operating 51 power units and 48 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 97 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 9.1% (below the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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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 2026-06-13, 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 9.1% 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.