Mountaire Farms Inc
USDOT 179855 · MC-286076 · Selbyville, Delaware · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Mountaire Farms Inc (dba Premium Mountaire Fresh Young Chicken) is a corporation based in Selbyville, Delaware, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 252 power units and 227 drivers, which ranks it #5 by fleet size among 19 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Delaware. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 124 times – about 0.5 inspections per power unit. 11.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (10 injuries, 1 fatality, 11 tow-away), or 5.2 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce, passengers, livestock, grain, feed, hay, meat, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Mountaire Farms Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Premium Mountaire Fresh Young Chicken |
| USDOT number | 179855 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-286076 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 55 Hosier Street, Selbyville, DE 19975 |
| Phone | (302) 934-4105 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 26, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 179855.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 176 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 76 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 801 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.90 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 10.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 10,633,499 miles reported for 2024 – about 42,196 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 54 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 173 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Delaware carriers with 50+ units (19).
| Measure | Mountaire Farms Inc | Same size, US | DE average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 11.5% | 18.3% | 12.1% | 37% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.8% | 2.0% | 2.4% | 58% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.2 | 4.2 | 2.4 | 24% higher than average |
| Inspections | 124 | 118 with a driver check, 52 with a vehicle check, 26 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 8, 2008) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: livestock (162 of 5,000 carriers); passengers (178 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Delaware
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Delaware carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Mountaire Farms Inc?
Mountaire Farms Inc is registered with USDOT number 179855 and operating authority MC-286076.
How many trucks does Mountaire Farms Inc have?
It reports 252 power units (76 tractors, 176 straight trucks) and 801 trailers, with 227 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 26, 2025).
Where is Mountaire Farms Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Selbyville, Delaware 19975.
What is the out-of-service rate of Mountaire Farms Inc?
Over 24 months, 11.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.