Ingles Markets Inc
USDOT 157855 · MC-739543 · Black Mountain, North Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Ingles Markets Inc is a corporation based in Black Mountain, North Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 136 power units and 221 drivers, which ranks it #57 by fleet size among 187 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in North Carolina. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 287 times – about 2.1 inspections per power unit. 11.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% 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 (8 injuries, 0 fatalities, 14 tow-away), or 10.3 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 | Ingles Markets Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 157855 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-739543 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2913 US 70, Black Mountain, NC 28711 |
| Phone | (828) 669-2941 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 157855.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 125 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 586 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.62 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 4.7 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 12,000,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 88,235 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 213 CDL drivers; 208 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 North Carolina carriers with 50+ units (187).
| Measure | Ingles Markets Inc | Same size, US | NC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 11.9% | 18.8% | 13.8% | 37% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.7% | 2.6% | 1.8% | 73% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 10.3 | 4.5 | 4.8 | 129% higher than average |
| Inspections | 287 | 287 with a driver check, 59 with a vehicle check, 45 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 9, 1988) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Ingles Markets Inc?
Ingles Markets Inc is registered with USDOT number 157855 and operating authority MC-739543.
How many trucks does Ingles Markets Inc have?
It reports 136 power units (125 tractors, 11 straight trucks) and 586 trailers, with 221 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 8, 2025).
Where is Ingles Markets Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Black Mountain, North Carolina 28711.
What is the out-of-service rate of Ingles Markets Inc?
Over 24 months, 11.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% 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.