Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 920883 ·
Venture South Distributors Inc
DBA WATKINS DISTRIBUTING
97 power unitsavg 13.3 yrRegional · 3 statesJEROME, ID93/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNRATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
97Power units
19 observed · MCS-150
14Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.3Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
13.3 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
25 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2000 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
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Verification summary
VENTURE SOUTH DISTRIBUTORS INC (USDOT 920883) has a Vektor safety score of 93/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 7, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 7, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 7, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 28.6% 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 25 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 14 vehicle-level and 25 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 7, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 7, 2026.
It reports 97 power units and 95 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 5, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 7, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jul 2, 2019 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is VENTURE SOUTH DISTRIBUTORS INC's USDOT number?
VENTURE SOUTH DISTRIBUTORS INC's USDOT number is 920883.
Is VENTURE SOUTH DISTRIBUTORS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 7, 2026. VENTURE SOUTH DISTRIBUTORS INC is active in the FMCSA register.
What is VENTURE SOUTH DISTRIBUTORS INC's safety record?
VENTURE SOUTH DISTRIBUTORS INC has a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 48 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).
How big is VENTURE SOUTH DISTRIBUTORS INC's fleet?
VENTURE SOUTH DISTRIBUTORS INC operates 97 power units and 95 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is VENTURE SOUTH DISTRIBUTORS INC based?
VENTURE SOUTH DISTRIBUTORS INC is based in JEROME, ID, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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