Associated Food Stores Inc
USDOT 122993 · MC-165241 · Billings, Montana · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Associated Food Stores Inc is a corporation based in Billings, Montana, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 143 power units and 230 drivers, which ranks it #6 by fleet size among 34 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Montana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 150 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 10.5% of vehicle inspections and 2.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 14 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 1 fatality, 12 tow-away), or 9.8 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Associated Food Stores Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 122993 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-165241 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1215 24Th St West Suite 115, Billings, MT 59102 |
| Phone | (801) 786-8711 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 28, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 122993.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 6 | 137 | 0 |
| Trailers | 420 | 20 | 0 |
- 1.61 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 3.1 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 16,800,000 miles reported for 2026 – about 117,483 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 73% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 230 CDL drivers; 230 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: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Montana carriers with 50+ units (34).
| Measure | Associated Food Stores Inc | Same size, US | MT average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 10.5% | 18.8% | 16.4% | 44% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.0% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 23% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.8 | 4.5 | 2.8 | 118% higher than average |
| Inspections | 150 | 149 with a driver check, 57 with a vehicle check, 77 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Montana
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Montana carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Associated Food Stores Inc?
Associated Food Stores Inc is registered with USDOT number 122993 and operating authority MC-165241.
How many trucks does Associated Food Stores Inc have?
It reports 143 power units (143 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 440 trailers, with 230 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 28, 2026).
Where is Associated Food Stores Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Billings, Montana 59102.
What is the out-of-service rate of Associated Food Stores Inc?
Over 24 months, 10.5% of vehicle inspections and 2.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
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.