Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc
USDOT 90053 · MC-319061 · Kansas City, Kansas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc is a corporation based in Kansas City, Kansas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 252 power units and 1,422 drivers, which ranks it #17 by fleet size among 109 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Kansas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 230 times – about 0.9 inspections per power unit. 13.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.4% 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 18 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (9 injuries, 0 fatalities, 17 tow-away), or 7.1 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, household goods, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 90053 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-319061 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 5000 Kansas Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66106 |
| Phone | (913) 288-1000 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 22, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 90053.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 252 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,136 | 0 | 0 |
- 5.64 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 4.5 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 16,697,934 miles reported for 2024 – about 66,262 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 1,422 CDL drivers; 1,422 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: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and Kansas carriers with 50+ units (109).
| Measure | Associated Wholesale Grocers | Same size, US | KS average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 13.5% | 18.3% | 15.4% | 26% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.4% | 2.0% | 1.7% | 78% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 7.1 | 4.2 | 3.8 | 72% higher than average |
| Inspections | 230 | 230 with a driver check, 89 with a vehicle check, 58 BASIC violations recorded, 2 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 4, 2009) | |||
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 Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc?
Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc is registered with USDOT number 90053 and operating authority MC-319061.
How many trucks does Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc have?
It reports 252 power units (252 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1,136 trailers, with 1,422 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 22, 2025).
Where is Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Kansas City, Kansas 66106.
What is the out-of-service rate of Associated Wholesale Grocers Inc?
Over 24 months, 13.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.4% 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.