VENTURE SOUTH DISTRIBUTORS INC

DOT #920883 • DBA: WATKINS DISTRIBUTING
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VENTURE SOUTH DISTRIBUTORS INC is a motor carrier based in JEROME, ID registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 920883. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since December 2000, a span of roughly 25 years. VENTURE SOUTH DISTRIBUTORS INC reports a fleet of 97 power units and 95 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Beverages. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 27 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 3.7% and 1 reported crash. Recent inspections have been recorded in ID, MT, and WA. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of July 2019.

Company Information

Legal Name
VENTURE SOUTH DISTRIBUTORS INC
DBA Name
WATKINS DISTRIBUTING
DOT Number
920883
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
Dec 9, 2000

Location

Physical Address
518 DEL DR
JEROME, ID 83338
Mailing Address
518 DEL DR
JEROME, ID 83338

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
97
Total Drivers
95
Truck Units
97
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
Beverages

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for VENTURE SOUTH DISTRIBUTORS INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

27
Total Inspections
17
Inspections with Violations
5
Out-of-Service Violations
3.7%
Driver OOS Rate
23.53%
Vehicle OOS Rate
1
Reportable Crashes

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Jul 2, 2019

Service Areas

States where VENTURE SOUTH DISTRIBUTORS INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.

ID MT WA

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