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BEN E KEITH FOODS BEN E KEITH BEVERAGES

601 EAST 7TH STREET · Fort Worth, TX 76102

Authorized: Property
(817) 877-5700 Tap to call
  • MC #1099851
  • USDOT #115479 USDOT Active
  • 1768
    Power Units
  • 2439
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

BEN E KEITH FOODS BEN E KEITH BEVERAGES is a Fort Worth, TX freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Texas. This company has 1768 truck(s) in their fleet and 2439 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1099851 and their USDOT number is 115479.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/16/2026 · last updated May 27, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name BEN E KEITH COMPANY
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/16/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 71,359,572 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Fresh Produce
  • Meat
  • Chemicals
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — home base Texas — home base

Home base   Based in Fort Worth, Texas. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

53 Severe Violations Updated May 31, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 3
    Fatal
  • 35
    Injury
  • 54
    Tow
  • 92
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.32 68 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.02 14 Vehicle Maintenance 2.65 194 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.02 3

Inspection Summary

  • 820
    Total
  • 556
    Clean
  • 264
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 138 unique codes

Critical 38

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone5× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11× OOS×10 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed2× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× SW 8
  • 393.75A3-ATISTires - All others, leaking in tread area with inflation more than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material1× SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFVTires - Front, less than 4/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing2× OOS×2 SW 7
  • 393.207(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged3× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207B-AALPME-OOSMore than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal13× OOS×6 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on3× OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp4× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy4× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle9× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit6× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1BLBrake system pressure loss1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.70B1IDefective latching fasteners - Fasteners on either side of the vehicle are missing or ineffective1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp26× OOS×7 SW 2
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection3× OOS×3 SW 2
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 15

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit8× SW 7
  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.16BOperating a property-carrying commercial motor vehicle while all other occupants are not properly restrained1× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device5× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other5× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane3× SW 5
  • 392.2FCFollowing too close1× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-RRTCDRailroad Crossing - Failed to obey a traffic control device or the direction of an enforcement official at a railroad-highway crossing1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
  • 392.2TImproper turns1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit13× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation17× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 11

  • 392.2-HOSHOS (Local Law) - State/local hour of service violation.1× SW 7
  • 395.34A1Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log1× SW 5
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner4× SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× SW 1
  • 395.15I9Driver not adequately trained in the operation of the automatic on-board recording device1× SW 1
  • 395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
  • 395.34CHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to follow the Motor Carrier's and ELD provider's recommendations in resolving the data inconsistency displayed on the ELD.1× SW 1
  • 395.3A2-PROPNDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 73

  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
  • 393.24(a)Non-compliance with headlamp requirements1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9B-LSLOLighting - Stop lamps - Any obscured1× SW 6
  • 393.9B-LTSONRLighting - Turn signal - Any obscured not on the rearmost vehicle.1× SW 6
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/199819× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20019× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection9× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit8× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19987× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt6× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear6× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection6× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.4× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes3× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(1)CMV not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit or signal (Truck-Tractor mfg on/after 3/1/1997; Straight Truck mfg on/after 3/1/1998)3× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle2× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system2× SW 4
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4

Driver Fitness 1

Locations

Physical Address
BEN E KEITH FOODS BEN E KEITH BEVERAGES
601 EAST 7TH STREET
FORT WORTH, TX 76102
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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