Ben E Keith Company
Fort Worth, TX
DBA: BEN E KEITH FOODS BEN E KEITH BEVERAGES
Profile data updated Apr 19, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
1,768
Power Units
2,439
Drivers
Est. 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
BEN E KEITH COMPANY is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in FORT WORTH, TX, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Tanker, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Ben E Keith Company operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 83 | 0 | 0 | 83 |
| Tractors | 1,685 | 0 | 0 | 1,685 |
| Trailers | 2,135 | 0 | 0 | 2,135 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Ben E Keith Company is authorized to transport the following 6 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 2,081
MCS-150 Mileage: 71,359,572 miles (2025)
Driver Information
2,439
Total Drivers
2,081
CDL Drivers
565
Interstate Drivers
1,874
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by BEN E KEITH COMPANY
1,070 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 13, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Gdan, Great Dane. Equipment breakdown: 556 SEMI-TRAILER, 492 TRUCK TRACTOR, 16 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Out-of-service rate is in line with industry average (~6%). Some inspections found brake, tire, or HOS issues — normal range. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (6 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 556 | 52% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 492 | 46% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 16 | 1% |
| FULL TRAILER | 3 | 0% |
| DOLLY CONVERTER | 2 | 0% |
| OTHER | 1 | 0% |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 384 | 40% |
| Gdan | 188 | 19% |
| Great Dane | 96 | 10% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 64 | 7% |
| Volvo | 53 | 5% |
| Grdn | 25 | 3% |
| Hyundai Tr | 17 | 2% |
| Volvo Truck | 16 | 2% |
| Hyun | 14 | 1% |
| Vt Hackney | 14 | 1% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 14 | 1% |
| Kidr | 14 | 1% |
| Hytr | 14 | 1% |
| International | 12 | 1% |
| Grea | 9 | 1% |
| Util | 9 | 1% |
| Kidron | 7 | 1% |
| Hack | 7 | 1% |
| Unpublishe | 7 | 1% |
| Trlr | 6 | 1% |
License plates on file (20 shown of 1,070 plates)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1221392 | AL | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | May 2026 |
| 3KM776 | OK | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| BH3640 | OK | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 129E33 | TX | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | May 2026 |
| R752968 | TX | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| K824172 | AR | VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| PT249872 | AR | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| IRM4379 | NM | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | May 2026 |
| 1210720 | AL | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| A01ACBM | AL | HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 1342FTL | NM | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| R814482 | TX | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| DD51312 | NC | GREA SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 1214819 | AL | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| R293330 | TX | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 113G92 | TX | GRDN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 119P59 | TX | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 119P64 | TX | HYUN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| 1345FTL | NM | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| 132Y21 | TX | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
Plate registrations span 16 states: TX (527) · AL (155) · AR (106) · OK (83) · NM (82) · FL (44) · NC (34) · IN (28) · …
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 1,070)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
833
Inspections
24 months
516
Violations
Total found
63
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-14.4%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/14/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/13/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/13/2026 | NM | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/13/2026 | NM | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/12/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/10/2026 | FL | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/10/2026 | LA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/09/2026 | WY | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/08/2026 | MS | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/08/2026 | OK | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/08/2026 | LA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/06/2026 | NM | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/06/2026 | CO | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/04/2026 | TX | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/04/2026 | TX | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 833 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$750,000
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 91X | 9351B827 | $750,000 | 03/25/2020 |
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Crash History
94
Total Crashes
2
Fatalities
56
Injuries
84
Tow-Aways
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/01/2026 | AR | LITTLE ROCK, AR | 0 | 1 | No |
| 06/17/2026 | AL | Rural Montgomery, AL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/12/2026 | OK | SAPULPA, OK | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/03/2026 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 06/01/2026 | TX | SHENANDOAH, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/25/2026 | TX | AMARILLO, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/15/2026 | TX | CORPUS CHRISTI, TX | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 05/14/2026 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 05/04/2026 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 04/21/2026 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/17/2026 | CO | Not Reported, CO | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/14/2026 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 3 | Yes |
| 04/11/2026 | TX | SHERMAN, TX | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| 03/26/2026 | TX | HOUSTON, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 02/05/2026 | NC | LINCOLNTON, NC | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/30/2026 | TX | FORT WORTH, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/20/2026 | GA | Not Reported, GA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 01/15/2026 | FL | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 0 | 2 | Yes |
| 01/15/2026 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| 01/09/2026 | OK | BOISE CITY, OK | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 12/24/2025 | GA | NASHVILLE, GA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 12/24/2025 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 12/22/2025 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 12/04/2025 | TX | NOT LISTED, TX | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 11/26/2025 | FL | SPRINGFIELD, FL | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Showing 25 of 94 crash records.
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Is Ben E Keith Company Legitimate? Safety & Fraud Check
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does BEN E KEITH COMPANY operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, BEN E KEITH COMPANY is inferred to operate: Reefer, Tanker, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is BEN E KEITH COMPANY's authority currently active?
BEN E KEITH COMPANY currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has BEN E KEITH COMPANY been in business?
BEN E KEITH COMPANY has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is BEN E KEITH COMPANY located?
BEN E KEITH COMPANY is physically located at 601 EAST 7TH STREET, FORT WORTH, TX 76102.
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Roadside Inspection History 833 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
BEN E KEITH COMPANY has been inspected 833 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in TX, NM, AL. Out of these, 55 inspections (about 7%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.9 — 34 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | NM | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-13 | NM | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-12 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | LA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-09 | WY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | MS | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | OK | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | LA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-06 | NM | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-06 | CO | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-04 | TX | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-04 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-04 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-03 | AR | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-02 | FL | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-02 | TN | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-01 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-01 | NM | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-01 | NM | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-01 | TN | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-24 | TX | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-24 | CO | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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