Associated Couriers LLC
USDOT 149002 · MC-143387 · Fenton, Missouri · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Associated Couriers LLC (dba Life Couriers) is a corporation based in Fenton, Missouri, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 80 power units and 27 drivers, which ranks it #119 by fleet size among 201 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Missouri. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 21 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 7.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records no reportable crashes for this carrier in the last 24 months. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, fresh produce, liquids / gases, meat and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Associated Couriers LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Life Couriers |
| USDOT number | 149002 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-143387 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1859 Bowles Ave Ste 200, Fenton, MO 63026 |
| Phone | (314) 739-0400 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 149002.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 46 | 13 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 1 | 0 |
- 0.34 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 2,550,974 miles reported for 2025 – about 31,887 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 75% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 27 CDL drivers; 27 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: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Missouri carriers with 50+ units (201).
| Measure | Associated Couriers LLC | Same size, US | MO average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 7.1% | 20.5% | 15.8% | 65% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1.6% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.8 | 5.1 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 21 | 21 with a driver check, 14 with a vehicle check, 7 BASIC violations recorded, 3 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 29, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Associated Couriers LLC?
Associated Couriers LLC is registered with USDOT number 149002 and operating authority MC-143387.
How many trucks does Associated Couriers LLC have?
It reports 80 power units (1 tractors, 59 straight trucks) and 1 trailers, with 27 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 18, 2026).
Where is Associated Couriers LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Fenton, Missouri 63026.
What is the out-of-service rate of Associated Couriers LLC?
Over 24 months, 7.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% 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.