Ben E Keith Company
USDOT 115479 · MC-1099851 · Fort Worth, Texas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Ben E Keith Company (dba Ben E Keith Foods Ben E Keith Beverages) is a corporation based in Fort Worth, Texas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 1,768 power units and 2,439 drivers, which ranks it #14 by fleet size among 910 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Texas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 804 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 10.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.2% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 14.8% and 1.1% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 92 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (55 injuries, 1 fatality, 85 tow-away), or 5.2 per 100 power units versus 2.6 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are fresh produce, meat, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Ben E Keith Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Ben E Keith Foods Ben E Keith Beverages |
| USDOT number | 115479 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-1099851 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 601 East 7Th Street, Fort Worth, TX 76102 |
| Phone | (817) 877-5700 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 115479.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 83 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 1,685 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2,135 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.38 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 1.3 trailers per tractor.
- 71,359,572 miles reported for 2025 – about 40,362 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 2,081 CDL drivers; 565 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 1,000+-unit for-hire carriers nationally (241) and Texas carriers with 50+ units (910).
| Measure | Ben E Keith Company | Same size, US | TX average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 10.8% | 14.8% | 18.6% | 27% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.2% | 1.1% | 3.5% | 78% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.2 | 2.6 | 3.9 | 99% higher than average |
| Inspections | 804 | 803 with a driver check, 517 with a vehicle check, 397 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 17, 2013) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Ben E Keith Company?
Ben E Keith Company is registered with USDOT number 115479 and operating authority MC-1099851.
How many trucks does Ben E Keith Company have?
It reports 1,768 power units (1,685 tractors, 83 straight trucks) and 2,135 trailers, with 2,439 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 16, 2026).
Where is Ben E Keith Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Fort Worth, Texas 76102.
What is the out-of-service rate of Ben E Keith Company?
Over 24 months, 10.8% of vehicle inspections and 0.2% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 14.8% vehicle, 1.1% driver).
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Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.