BEN E KEITH COMPANY
AUTHORIZEDDBA: BEN E KEITH FOODS BEN E KEITH BEVERAGES
USDOT
115479
MC Number
1099851
Fleet Size
1768
Total Drivers
2439
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
BEN E KEITH COMPANY is a large interstate motor carrier based in FORT WORTH, Texas, operating 1768 power units with 2439 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.2% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 94 crashes on file (2 fatal, 37 with injuries). FMCSA records show 826 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Texas is 13.6% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 184,825 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire, Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
826
Total
61%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA — eff. Mar 25, 2020
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
94
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is BEN E KEITH COMPANY authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for BEN E KEITH COMPANY (USDOT #115479) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is BEN E KEITH COMPANY's safety record?
BEN E KEITH COMPANY has 826 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 94 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does BEN E KEITH COMPANY operate?
BEN E KEITH COMPANY operates 1768 power units with 2439 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does BEN E KEITH COMPANY transport hazardous materials?
No. BEN E KEITH COMPANY does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is BEN E KEITH COMPANY located?
BEN E KEITH COMPANY is based in FORT WORTH, Texas at 601 EAST 7TH STREET, 76102. Phone: (817) 877-5700.
What are BEN E KEITH COMPANY's out-of-service rates?
BEN E KEITH COMPANY's driver out-of-service rate is 0.2%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 9.6%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.