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BEN E KEITH FOODS BEN E KEITH BEVERAGES

601 EAST 7TH STREET · Fort Worth, TX 76102

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(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: 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 Oct 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name BEN E KEITH COMPANY
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • 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
  • Chemicals
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 230 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 230 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 116 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 89 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 63 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 63 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 48 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 48 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 48 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 43 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 35 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 34 inspections (past 24 months) Arkansas — 33 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 26 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 21 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 17 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Utah — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 19 states over the past 24 months: TX (230), NM (116), AL (89), NC (63), FL (48), OK (43), LA (35), MS (34), AR (33), CO (26), GA (24), KS (21), +7 more. Home base: Fort Worth, Texas.

Safety Record

42 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 2
    Fatal
  • 34
    Injury
  • 57
    Tow
  • 93
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.23 58 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.02 13 Vehicle Maintenance 2.47 180 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.01 2

Inspection Summary

  • 804
    Total
  • 563
    Clean
  • 241
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 132 unique codes

Critical 40

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone3× SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak7× OOS×7 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
  • 393.75A1-TBSPTires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches1× 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
  • 393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area1× 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(b)Adjustable axle locking pins missing or not engaged2× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× 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 signal12× OOS×6 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.2× OOS×2 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 lamp3× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.5× OOS×5 SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle11× OOS×4 SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit4× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.43(a)No/improper tractor protection valve1× 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-DLDSUJBCBDriveline/Driveshaft - Any missing, broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt, bearing strap or retainer bolt1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp22× OOS×5 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
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× 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 11

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other7× SW 5
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device3× 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
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit13× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation15× SW 3

Hours of Service 10

  • 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
  • 395.22H2-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 official3× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× 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

Vehicle Maintenance 71

  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.4× SW 6
  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
  • 393.24(a)Non-compliance with headlamp requirements1× 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 03/01/199814× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection11× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20019× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19989× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection9× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt7× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit5× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear5× 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.5× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured3× SW 4
  • 393.45DLUVBrake Connections with Leaks Under Vehicle3× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes2× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system2× 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)2× SW 4
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.45UVBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy Under Vehicle1× SW 4
  • 393.47D2-BRMMCADAir Disc Brake - Rotor (disc) metal to metal contact1× SW 4
  • 393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4

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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