DS SERVICES OF AMERICA INC
DBA: PRIMO WATER NORTH AMERICA
Joins 1,044 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 28, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
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- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 3.40% (worse, peer 1.20%) · Vehicle 13.2% (better, peer 13.6%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
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- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
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TruckCodex risk summary — DS SERVICES OF AMERICA INC (USDOT 155682) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 3.40% (worse, peer 1.20%) · Vehicle 13.2% (better, peer 13.6%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/155682/ As of: Oct 28, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
USDOT 155682
Active
CORPORATION
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Satisfactory rated
Company officer: ROBERT AUSTIN
Beverages
Paper Products
Based in TAMPA, FL
FMCSA census as of Oct 28, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
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A
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals · expand
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
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Authority / census
Active · 100/100
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance / BIPD
NR
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100
Driver OOS 3.4% vs peer median 1.2% (worse). Vehicle OOS 13.2% vs peer median 13.6% (better). n=245 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Operating authority
No authority breakdown on file.
Insurance
No active policies on file.
BOC-3 agent
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Company details
USDOT
155682
In FMCSA records since
Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Company officer
ROBERT AUSTIN
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
Beverages, Paper Products
Fleet size
2,452 units
Drivers
2,779
Annual mileage
49,425,730 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (800) 728-5508
Email: [email protected]
Physical
1150 ASSEMBLY DR SUITE 800
TAMPA, FL 33607
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT
155682
In FMCSA records since
Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity
CORPORATION
Operation
PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150)
49,425,730 mi
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate
13.2%
vs
23.4%
-10.2 pts
Driver OOS Rate
3.4%
vs
6.7%
-3.3 pts
Violations per Inspection
0.75
vs
1.80
-1.05
Peer tier (mega-fleets (>1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 14.5%
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 133 | 3 | 0 |
| Trailers | 414 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 2,220 | 96 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 733 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Injuries | 4 | 5 | 21 | 30 |
| Tow-away | 1 | 11 | 47 | 59 |
| Crash reports | 1 | 11 | 50 | 62 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 1,882 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 1,044 | 1,044 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 34 | 86 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 3.26% | 8.24% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Power Units
2,452
Drivers
2,779
Inspections
1,882
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
13.2%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
62
733 all-time
Authorities
0
Risk Signals
Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 13.2% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 245 ACTIVE carriers operating 1,226–3,678 power units (±50% of this carrier's 2,452 unit fleet).
This carrier — Driver OOS
3.4%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.2%
Median across 245 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +2.2 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
13.2%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
13.6%
Median across 245 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -0.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (37 months)
2023-10
2026-10
Violations by BASIC Category
Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Activity by State
States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 284 | 35 | 12.3% | Oct 13, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 86 | 8 | 9.3% | Jul 14, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 63 | 2 | 3.2% | Oct 12, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 58 | 3 | 5.2% | Sep 24, 2026 |
| Maryland (MD) | 40 | 5 | 12.5% | Oct 21, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 37 | 4 | 10.8% | Mar 24, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 36 | 7 | 19.4% | Oct 1, 2026 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 34 | 3 | 8.8% | Oct 5, 2026 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 31 | 2 | 6.5% | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Georgia (GA) | 27 | 3 | 11.1% | Sep 6, 2026 |
| Oregon (OR) | 27 | 3 | 11.1% | Sep 16, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 24 | 7 | 29.2% | Oct 3, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 21 | 2 | 9.5% | Oct 19, 2026 |
| Arizona (AZ) | 20 | 5 | 25.0% | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 19 | 4 | 21.1% | Jul 17, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 18 | 3 | 16.7% | Oct 8, 2026 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 17 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 26, 2026 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 17 | 2 | 11.8% | Aug 10, 2026 |
| Colorado (CO) | 16 | 2 | 12.5% | Aug 11, 2026 |
| New Hampshire (NH) | 14 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 28, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 13 | 1 | 7.7% | Aug 31, 2026 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 12 | 1 | 8.3% | Aug 7, 2026 |
| Nevada (NV) | 12 | 2 | 16.7% | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Indiana (IN) | 12 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Illinois (IL) | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | Jul 29, 2026 |
| Vermont (VT) | 11 | 2 | 18.2% | Oct 13, 2026 |
| Delaware (DE) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | May 19, 2026 |
| Connecticut (CT) | 8 | 2 | 25.0% | Apr 22, 2026 |
| District of Columbia (DC) | 7 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Wisconsin (WI) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 15, 2026 |
| US (US) | 6 | 2 | 33.3% | Oct 6, 2026 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Oct 22, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 17, 2025 |
| Alabama (AL) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 11, 2026 |
| Missouri (MO) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| Idaho (ID) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Aug 25, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | Oct 19, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 5 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 30, 2025 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 4 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 25, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 2, 2026 |
| Maine (ME) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Dec 20, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 28 | — | 0.14 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 24 | — | 0.06 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 72 | — | 0.25 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 304 | — | 3.21 | 3 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (1,882 rows) View all 1,882 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89350102 | Oct 23, 2026 | AZ | 1 | TEMPE AZ | — | 3 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LLPL | Yes |
| 89332464 | Oct 22, 2026 | KY | 1 | MURRAY KY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 391.11B5-LNCDLNVE, 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLIFTA | Yes |
| 89327368 | Oct 22, 2026 | DC | 3 | WASHINGTON DC |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89338767 | Oct 21, 2026 | MD | 1 | COLLEGE PARK MD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89313987 | Oct 19, 2026 | KS | 1 | OLATHE KS |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLIFTA, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 89297048 | Oct 19, 2026 | NJ | 1 | CARNEYS POINT SCALE |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 89248079 | Oct 13, 2026 | VT | 2 | COLCHESTER NB WS |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 391.41APC | Yes |
| 89248044 | Oct 13, 2026 | CA | 2 | DESERT HILLS IF |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89246666 | Oct 12, 2026 | FL | 3 | ALACHUA FL |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89239205 | Oct 8, 2026 | MD | 1 | WALDORF MD | — | 0 | — | No |
| 89234659 | Oct 8, 2026 | SC | 3 | GRANITEVILLE SC | — | 0 | — | No |
| 89226458 | Oct 8, 2026 | FL | 3 | BELLEVIEW FL | — | 0 | — | No |
| 89222031 | Oct 8, 2026 | LA | 2 | SLIDELL LA | — | 1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 89210994 | Oct 8, 2026 | CA | 1 | 299 JOHNSON PARK, CA | — | 0 | — | No |
| 89208606 | Oct 7, 2026 | FL | 3 | GRAND RIDGE FL | — | 2 | 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 89203441 | Oct 7, 2026 | CA | 1 | DESERT HILLS IF | — | 2 | 393.45B2-B-AIR, 396.3A1-ALBV | No |
| 89197449 | Oct 7, 2026 | DC | 3 | WASHINGTON DC | — | 3 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLSIV, 396.17C-PI | No |
| 89249539 | Oct 6, 2026 | US | 1 | FAIRFIELD CA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 89184123 | Oct 5, 2026 | NM | 1 | NM |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89172186 | Oct 3, 2026 | UT | 1 | ST. GEORGE UT |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.78A-WS | Yes |
| 89164327 | Oct 1, 2026 | TX | 2 | TX |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2WG | No |
| 89151516 | Oct 1, 2026 | CA | 3 | STOCKTON AREA |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLTL | No |
| 89155671 | Sep 30, 2026 | LA | 1 | HARVEY LA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 89142367 | Sep 30, 2026 | CA | 2 | STOCKTON AREA |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 89096418 | Sep 24, 2026 | CA | 2 | WHISKEYTOWN SCALES |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (733 rows) View all 733 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NV0800016154 | Aug 5, 2026 | NV | 4 | Yes | No | Injury | |
| PA602194700X | Feb 27, 2026 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL2707222106 | Feb 12, 2026 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA601710700X | Feb 11, 2026 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NV0260200140 | Feb 3, 2026 | NV | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| VT0000286000 | Dec 24, 2025 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0400411916 | Dec 11, 2025 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA2522504700 | Dec 4, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA190005-471 | Nov 13, 2025 | CA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CA8502501355 | Nov 4, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CA6802503885 | Nov 4, 2025 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| LA2025144419 | Oct 30, 2025 | LA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0108272910 | Oct 20, 2025 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| VA0252870166 | Oct 14, 2025 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0073246986 | Oct 13, 2025 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OK2509004494 | Sep 19, 2025 | OK | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0010045947 | Sep 16, 2025 | GA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CT2500286717 | Aug 9, 2025 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WA000EG16338 | Aug 5, 2025 | WA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CO2025001182 | Aug 5, 2025 | CO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2699212705 | Jul 31, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY4092790300 | Jul 29, 2025 | NY | 0 | 3 | No | No | Injury |
| KY0073213159 | Jul 28, 2025 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| GA0009986124 | Jul 28, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| GA0009982836 | Jul 23, 2025 | GA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CORDELIA IF | CA | 114 | 9 |
| CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF | CA | 34 | 2 |
| DESERT HILLS IF | CA | 29 | 4 |
| ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 19 | 0 |
| GILROY IF | CA | 18 | 3 |
| NIMITZ IF | CA | 16 | 3 |
| RAINBOW IF | CA | 16 | 4 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 15 | 1 |
| GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 13 | 2 |
| WASHINGTON DC | DC | 12 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 180 | 3 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 105 | 7 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 62 | 30 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 41 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 30 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 6 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 2 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 17 | 17 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 0 |
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