Mountaire Farms INC
Selbyville, DE
DBA: PREMIUM MOUNTAIRE FRESH YOUNG CHICKEN
Profile data updated Jul 29, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
252
Power Units
227
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
MOUNTAIRE FARMS INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in Selbyville, DE, they operate a fleet of 252 power units. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and interstate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Hopper / Grain, Livestock, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Mountaire Farms INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 176 | 0 | 0 | 176 |
| Tractors | 76 | 0 | 0 | 76 |
| Trailers | 801 | 0 | 0 | 801 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Mountaire Farms INC is authorized to transport the following 5 cargo types:
Operations Scope
MCS-150 Mileage: 10,633,499 miles (2024)
Driver Information
227
Total Drivers
227
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by MOUNTAIRE FARMS INC
92 trucks and 94 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 12, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Kenworth, Ledwell & Sons Enterprises, Inc., Utility Trailer Manufacturer. Equipment breakdown: 89 SEMI-TRAILER, 84 TRUCK TRACTOR, 8 STRAIGHT TRUCK. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (4 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 89 | 48% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 84 | 45% |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 8 | 4% |
| FULL TRAILER | 5 | 3% |
Trailers (94 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 89 |
| Full Trailer | 5 |
| Utility Trailer | 28 |
| Ledw | 21 |
| Great Dane | 15 |
| Walinga | 8 |
| Othr | 8 |
| Wali | 3 |
| Wabash | 2 |
| Unknown | 1 |
| Ledb | 1 |
| OT | 1 |
| Viki | 1 |
| Vang | 1 |
| Ledwall & | 1 |
| Walker Tra | 1 |
| Big Tex | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 45 |
| Tank Trailer | 13 |
| Utility Trailer | 1 |
| Live Animal Trailer | 1 |
| 53 ft | 39 |
| 40 ft | 29 |
| 36 ft | 12 |
| 38 ft | 4 |
| 48 ft | 3 |
| 35 ft | 2 |
| 2 axles | 92 |
| 5 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (13 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 76 | 41% |
| Ledwell & Sons Enterprises, Inc. | 33 | 18% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 27 | 15% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 15 | 8% |
| Walinga, Inc. | 13 | 7% |
| Freightliner | 8 | 4% |
| Mack | 4 | 2% |
| Peterbilt | 4 | 2% |
| Wabash Vans | 2 | 1% |
| Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc | 1 | 1% |
| Trailmaster | 1 | 1% |
| Viking Trailer | 1 | 1% |
| Big Tex | 1 | 1% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TD5780 | NC | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 247621A | ME | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| CL124648 | DE | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 5214599 | ME | Wali SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| YV2051 | NC | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 249976A | ME | Ledw SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| TD5715 | NC | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 5248256 | ME | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| YR7144 | NC | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 5160422 | ME | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| YV2048 | NC | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | May 2026 |
| 5488919 | ME | Ledw SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| C124514 | DE | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2026 |
| 244984A | ME | Great Dane SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| YK8850 | NC | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | May 2026 |
| 5667252 | ME | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| ZV6800 | NC | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | May 2026 |
| 5538273 | ME | Ledw SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | May 2026 |
| YV2047 | NC | Kenworth STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 5412580 | ME | Lwdu FULL TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
Plate registrations span 4 states: ME (90) · NC (62) · DE (30) · IN (4)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 186)
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. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
123
Inspections
24 months
53
Violations
Total found
10
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-5.4%)
✓ Better than national average (-12.6%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/24/2026 | MD | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/20/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/10/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/03/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/28/2026 | NC | Special | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/12/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 1 | 1 |
| 06/08/2026 | MD | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/31/2026 | NC | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/28/2026 | NC | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/27/2026 | NC | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/25/2026 | NC | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/21/2026 | CT | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/20/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/03/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/28/2026 | NC | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 123 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$5 Million
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | 38 CSE S71201 | $5 Million | 03/01/2020 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 17511 | 01/01/1995 | 11/15/2004 | NAMECHG | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-691-467033-02 | 03/01/2017 | 05/02/2020 | TERM/CANCL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0623GBQPC1830565 | 05/01/2018 | 05/01/2019 | CANCEL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0623GBQPC1730565 | 05/01/2017 | 05/01/2018 | CANCEL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0623GBQPC1630565 | 05/01/2016 | 05/01/2017 | CANCEL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0623GBQPC1530565 | 05/01/2015 | 05/01/2016 | CANCEL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0623GBQPC1430565 | 05/01/2014 | 05/01/2015 | CANCEL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0623ZXLMC12AEMW | 05/01/2012 | 05/01/2013 | CANCEL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 3000ZXLMC11AEMW | 05/01/2011 | 05/01/2012 | CANCEL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 3000ZXLMC10AEMW | 05/01/2010 | 05/01/2011 | CANCEL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 1221ZFXMC09AEMW | 05/01/2009 | 05/01/2010 | CANCEL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 1221ZFXMC08AEMW | 05/01/2008 | 05/01/2009 | CANCEL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | MC07AEMW | 05/01/2007 | 05/01/2008 | CANCEL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | MC06AEMW | 05/01/2006 | 05/01/2007 | CANCEL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | MC05AEMW | 04/30/2005 | 04/30/2006 | CANCEL | |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | MC04AEMW | 05/01/2004 | 04/30/2005 | CANCEL | |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-691-467033-02 | 03/01/2017 | 03/01/2020 | TERM/REPL | |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | 1861272 | 03/01/2016 | 03/01/2017 | TERM/REPL | |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | 5260740 | 03/01/2015 | 03/01/2016 | TERM/REPL | |
| THE INSURANCE CO OF THE STATE OF PENNSYLVANIA | 2248417 | 03/01/2014 | 03/01/2015 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
12
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
10
Injuries
10
Tow-Aways
12 FMCSA-recordable · 10 state-recordable
Of 12 reported crashes: 2 in adverse weather · 3 on adverse road surfaces · 7 after dark.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/22/2026 | NC | MAXTON, NC | 2 | 0 | 1 | No | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 01/28/2026 | NC | LAURINBURG, NC | 3 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 01/14/2026 | DE | MILLSBORO, DE | 3 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 12/08/2025 | NC | ASHEBORO, NC | 2 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Wet · Daylight |
| 10/13/2025 | DE | MILLSBORO, DE | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
| 10/09/2025 | CT | NORWALK, CT | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — lit |
| 09/23/2025 | NC | MOCKSVILLE, NC | 1 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 09/08/2025 | NC | CANDOR, NC | 3 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 07/13/2025 | CT | WEST HAVEN, CT | 3 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — lit |
| 04/01/2025 | NC | SANFORD, NC | 2 | 0 | 1 | No | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 12/12/2024 | VA | VA | 1 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dark — unlit |
| 09/13/2024 | NC | RAEFORD, NC | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Truck/trailer | Rain · Wet · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does MOUNTAIRE FARMS INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, MOUNTAIRE FARMS INC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Hopper / Grain, Livestock, Box Truck and Doubles/Triples.
Is MOUNTAIRE FARMS INC's authority currently active?
MOUNTAIRE FARMS INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has MOUNTAIRE FARMS INC been in business?
MOUNTAIRE FARMS INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 2 months old.
Where is MOUNTAIRE FARMS INC located?
MOUNTAIRE FARMS INC is physically located at 55 HOSIER STREET, SELBYVILLE, DE 19975.
Roadside Inspection History 123 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
MOUNTAIRE FARMS INC has been inspected 123 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in NC, MD, NY. Out of these, 6 inspections (about 5%) 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 395.24 — 12 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-24 | MD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-20 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-03 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-28 | NC | Level 4 · Special-study | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-12 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-08 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-31 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-28 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-27 | NC | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-25 | NC | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-21 | CT | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-20 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-03 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-28 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-24 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-19 | VA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-07 | MD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-20 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-17 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-09 | NC | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-04 | DE | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-02-26 | MD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-13 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2026-02-06 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
Showing 25 of 123 inspections. View full history →
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.
Roadside Violation Profile
30 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for MOUNTAIRE FARMS INC, of which 10 (33%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | 9 |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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