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VARIETY WHOLESALERS INC

Overview

About
Variety Wholesalers operates nearly 380 stores in the Southeast, primary under the Roses and Roses Express banners. Roses Discount Stores is a super-regional retail chain founded in 1915 by Paul Howard Rose and headquartered in Henderson, NC. In 1997, Variety Wholesalers, Inc. purchased Roses. Variety Wholesalers, Inc. is a family owned business that began in 1922. In 1949, John W. Pope took over his family’s “Five and Dime” stores, eventually growing them into one of the largest privately owned companies in the United States. Today Variety Wholesalers is based in Henderson, NC and John Pope’s son, Art Pope serves as chairman. Variety Wholesalers, Inc. operates nearly 380 stores throughout the Southeast, primarily comprised of the Roses and Rose Express brands.
Fleet information
MCS-150 Mileage (2024): 1,250,000 miles - Reported on
Total drivers
126
Operation classifications
Auth. For Hire, Private (Property)
Cargo Carried
General freight
Intermodal cont.
Beverages
Paper products
Operating area
This map highlights states where the company is likely driving, based on truck inspection data from the FMCSA.
Headquarters
Operating area

Inspections & safety

Inspections & safety violations
Total Severe Out of service
Measure
Percentile
Vehicle maintenance6121234.0837th
Unsafe driving271402.6940th
Hours of service compliance12310.3016th
Driver fitness5350.1917th
Controlled substances0000.010th
Accident report
Last 6 months 6-12 months ago 12-24 months ago Total
Fatalities0000
Injuries1225
Tow-away29516
Crash reports29516
Inspections
Inspections OOS inspections OOS percentage National average
Driver19263.13%9.88%
Vehicle792329.11%27.42%

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