DBA: Watkins Distributing
Venture South Distributors Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Jerome, ID.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 35 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 62 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 97 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 97 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 54% | 91% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 54% | 92% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 69% | 94% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 77% | 88% | Worse than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 4 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 29 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 5, 2025 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 3, 2025 | ID | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Nov 25, 2025 | ID | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 13, 2025 | MT | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2025 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0.35 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 0.06 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 5.77 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0.26 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 3 states. Top state ID accounts for 55% of activity. Activity outside home state (ID): 45%.
| 9 |
| 6 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 2 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| WA |
| STRAIGHT TRUCK |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Jul 29, 2025 | WA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 14, 2025 | ID | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 8, 2025 | WA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 19, 2025 | MT | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 1 |
| Jun 17, 2025 | WA | STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 | 38371H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | Driver Fitness | — |
| Dec 3, 2025 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Dec 3, 2025 | 39524 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Nov 25, 2025 | 3939ALIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jul 14, 2025 | 39216D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jun 19, 2025 | 3963A1TFCV | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Apr 24, 2025 | 39375A3TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 39233AD | Driver - Operating CMV while lamps/reflectors are obscured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 16, 2025 | 39311A1CSURR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1 1997 | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 8, 2025 | 39375CTAOTDLT232 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Vehicle Maintenance | — |