VENTURE SOUTH DISTRIBUTORS INC
DBA: WATKINS DISTRIBUTING
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Power Units
97
Drivers
95
Trailers
27
Annual Miles
Locked
Entity Type
CORPORATION
MCS-150 Date
Feb 5, 2026
Out of Service
No
About VENTURE SOUTH DISTRIBUTORS INC
Venture South Distributors Inc, based in Jerome, ID, operates a fleet of 92 power units and employs 90 drivers to provide interstate transportation services. The company specializes in the distribution of beverages and manages a total of 63 trailers to support its operations. As a corporation, Venture South Distributors holds common and contract operating authorities, facilitating efficient logistics within the beverage sector.
Risk Signals — VENTURE SOUTH DISTRIBUTORS INC
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Equipment for sale
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Financial risk
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Related Companies1 found
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Service RegionsActive in 3 states
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CSA Safety Scores5 BASICs
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Crash Summary
Total Crashes
6
All time
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-Away
6
Operating Authority
Common Authority
N/A
Contract Authority
N/A
Broker Authority
N/A
Insurance & Coverage
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Contact Information
Physical Address
JEROME, ID 83338
Cargo & Operations
Cargo Carried
Violations by Category30 total
Most common category
Vehicle Maintenance · 30% of violations
across 6 categories
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Fleet Analytics36 trucks
Top manufacturers
Sample units
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