HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/122993-associated-food-stores-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 02:39 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
ASSOCIATED FOOD STORES INC
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC165241
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (801) 786-8711, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC165241.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC165241 | — | FACTORY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy UR836 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Feb 21, 2008 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC165241 | Primary | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA Policy TC2J-CAP-419J7535-TIL-03 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Nov 1, 2003 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC165241 | — | LM Insurance Corporation Policy 17S000601 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2013 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
5 of 55 · Montana avg 24.2%
3 of 151 · Montana avg 4.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 14, 2026 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | UT | 3 | 1 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 29, 2026 | WY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 27, 2026 | WY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | WY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | UT | 1 | 1 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | UT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 16, 2026 | UT | 1 | 2 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | MT | 1 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Montana average covers 4,994 vehicle and 8,417 driver inspections of all Montana-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
77 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 8 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 141 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Montana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 47 | 5 | 61.0% | 78.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | 18.2% | 6.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 13 | 1 | 16.9% | 10.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 2 | 3.9% | 4.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 9 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 7 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 7 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 6 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 5 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 3 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Montana column is the mix across all Montana-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 5, 2026 | North Las Vegas, NV | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | Lander, WY | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 11, 2026 | Malad City, ID | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | Ethete, WY | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | Snowmass Village, CO | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 1, 2026 | Not Reported, UT | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 4, 2025 | Malad City, ID | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 23, 2025 | Randolph, UT | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 4, 2025 | NV | 0 | 1 |
| May 6, 2025 | Salt Lake City, UT | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 122993 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC165241 |
| Legal name | ASSOCIATED FOOD STORES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 143 |
| Drivers | 230 |
| Annual mileage | 16,650,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 7, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsOtherUnspecified
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC165241: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC165241: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about ASSOCIATED FOOD STORES INC
Is ASSOCIATED FOOD STORES INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. ASSOCIATED FOOD STORES INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does ASSOCIATED FOOD STORES INC's operating authority allow?
MC165241: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about ASSOCIATED FOOD STORES INC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking ASSOCIATED FOOD STORES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 122993. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (801) 786-8711, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC165241, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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