ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF THE SOUTH INC
USDOT 187921 • 3600 VANDERBILT RD, BIRMINGHAM, AL, 35217
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-432768 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 1, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH POINTE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 161001168 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (13 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTH POINTE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 161001168 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| LM INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | AS5-Z91-470208-01 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| LM INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | AS5-Z91-470208-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2020 | Apr 21, 2024 |
| LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | AS7-Z91-470208-01 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2019 |
| LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | AS7-Z91-470208-01 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP859094A | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2017 | Apr 8, 2019 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 8569094A | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 8569094A | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2011 | Feb 21, 2018 |
| WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASK-Z91-448661-03 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2010 | Apr 3, 2011 |
| WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASK-Z91-448661-03 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASKZ9144866103 | CANCELLED | May 24, 2008 | May 30, 2010 |
| WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASKZ9144866103 | REPLACED | May 24, 2008 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | Z35726 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2001 | May 24, 2008 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NORTH POINTE INSURANCE COMPANY | 161001168 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | LM INSURANCE CORPORATION | AS5-Z91-470208-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2024 | Apr 21, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | LM INSURANCE CORPORATION | AS5-Z91-470208-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTH POINTE INSURANCE COMPANY | 161001168 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | AS7-Z91-470208-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CPP859094A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2019 | Apr 8, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | AS7-Z91-470208-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2019 | Mar 1, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CA 8569094A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2018 | Feb 21, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE AGRIBUSINESS INSURANCE CO. | CA 8569094A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | ASK-Z91-448661-03 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 3, 2011 | Apr 3, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | ASK-Z91-448661-03 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2011 | Mar 1, 2011 |
| TERM/CANCL | WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | ASKZ9144866103 | BIPD/Primary | May 30, 2010 | May 30, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | ASKZ9144866103 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2010 | Mar 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | Z35726 | BIPD/Primary | May 24, 2008 | May 24, 2008 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-432768 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC432768 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2024 |
| MC432768 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 23, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC432768 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 19, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC432768 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 7, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 1, 2011 |
| MC432768 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 3, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 13, 2010 |
| MC432768 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2002 | REVOKED | Apr 15, 2019 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 100 inspections
Violation Summary (50 violations from 100 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 9 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.15(g)(2) | 395.15(g)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (100 inspections)
Showing 50 of 100
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 18, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | Not Reported | GEORGIA HIGHWAY 112 AT GEORGIA HIGHWAY 133 | ...MT5576 | ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF THE SOUTH INC |
| May 31, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | BIRMINGHAM | Lomb Ave SW and Cotton Ave SW | ...MT5552 | ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF THE SOUTH INC |
| Mar 18, 2024 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOOVER | INTERSTATE 65 | ...MT5531 | ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF THE SOUTH INC |
| Dec 23, 2022 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILLBROOK | AL-14 | ...MT5531 | ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF THE SOUTH INC |
| Aug 25, 2022 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | SR 140 / DAVIS LOOP RD | ...MT5535 | ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF THE SOUTH INC |
| Jul 29, 2022 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MONTGOMERY | Troy Highway | ...MT5575 | ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF THE SOUTH INC |
| Apr 20, 2021 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ATLANTA | I-20 WB / I-285 NB | ...MT5544 | ASSOCIATED GROCERS OF THE SOUTH INC |
| Dec 9, 2020 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 25, 2020 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 5, 2020 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 1, 2020 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2019 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2019 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2019 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2019 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2018 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 20, 2018 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2017 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 28, 2017 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 3, 2015 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2015 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2015 | TN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 7, 2015 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 10, 2015 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 28, 2015 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events