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Carrier profile · USDOT 316596 · MC-367397 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Central Garden & Pet Company
164 power unitsNational · 42 statesCULLMAN, AL88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-367397 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
164Power units
Self-reported · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
—Avg age (yr)
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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 38 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1988.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 519 inspections.
USDOT registration3838 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$2M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo8.1%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
7 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
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Identity stabilityStable
38 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1988 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY (USDOT 316596) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $2,000,000 limit in force from ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jun 28, 2018 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 8.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 315 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 198 vehicle-level and 310 driver-level — across 42 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 164 power units and 177 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 27, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 8, 1998 in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY's USDOT number?
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY's USDOT number is 316596, and its motor carrier number is MC-367397.
Is CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY's safety record?
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY has a 8.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 519 roadside inspections, with 7 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 CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY's fleet?
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY operates 164 power units and 177 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY based?
CENTRAL GARDEN & PET COMPANY is based in CULLMAN, AL, with roadside inspections recorded across 42 states.
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