Unfi Transport LLC
USDOT 179097 · MC-308546 · Providence, Rhode Island · Interstate for-hire carrier · 1,000+ power units
Unfi Transport LLC (dba Unfi) is a corporation based in Providence, Rhode Island, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 2,222 power units and 2,520 drivers, which ranks it #1 by fleet size among 15 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Rhode Island. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 1,761 times – about 0.8 inspections per power unit. 14.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% 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 110 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (53 injuries, 5 fatalities, 106 tow-away), or 5.0 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 general freight, household goods, fresh produce, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Unfi Transport LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Unfi |
| USDOT number | 179097 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-308546 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 15 Park Row West Suite 302, Providence, RI 02903 |
| Phone | (603) 851-9461 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 20, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 179097.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 15 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 27 | 2,180 | 0 |
| Trailers | 771 | 3,253 | 0 |
- 1.13 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 162,934,580 miles reported for 2024 – about 73,328 miles per power unit vs a 32,421 median for 1,000+-unit fleets.
- 13% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 2,507 CDL drivers; 2,507 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 Rhode Island carriers with 50+ units (15).
| Measure | Unfi Transport LLC | Same size, US | RI average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 14.4% | 14.8% | 15.8% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.7% | 1.1% | 1.4% | 40% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.0 | 2.6 | 4.4 | 89% higher than average |
| Inspections | 1,761 | 1,760 with a driver check, 1,083 with a vehicle check, 839 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jun 18, 2007) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Rhode Island
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Rhode Island carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Virginia Transportation Corp USDOT 643760 | West Warwick | 1,120 | 533 | 425 | 22.0% | 36 |
| CVS Transportation LLC USDOT 612151 | Woonsocket | 322 | 342 | 348 | 11.8% | 16 |
| Patriot Hauling Company USDOT 751284 | Johnston | 235 | 75 | 65 | 19.0% | 5 |
| Aaa Northeast USDOT 2545016 | Providence | 234 | 376 | 35 | 9.1% | 6 |
| Castle Family Enterprise LLC USDOT 3934248 | Johnston | 91 | 95 | 30 | 17.6% | 0 |
| Complete Site Solutions USDOT 2832258 | Woonsocket | 75 | 31 | 16 | 100.0% | 0 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Unfi Transport LLC?
Unfi Transport LLC is registered with USDOT number 179097 and operating authority MC-308546.
How many trucks does Unfi Transport LLC have?
It reports 2,222 power units (2,207 tractors, 15 straight trucks) and 4,024 trailers, with 2,520 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 20, 2025).
Where is Unfi Transport LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Providence, Rhode Island 02903.
What is the out-of-service rate of Unfi Transport LLC?
Over 24 months, 14.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% 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.