SPECIALTY FOODS DISTRIBUTION INC
USDOT 1286282 • 3232 ENTERPRISE AVE, JOPLIN, MO, 64801
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-568814 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 22, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 3100444216 | ON FILE | Oct 15, 2022 | Nov 8, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 3100444216 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2022 | Oct 15, 2025 |
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 3L410921 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2018 | Oct 15, 2022 |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 60455625 | REPLACED | Dec 5, 2014 | Oct 15, 2018 |
| TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | BIPD/Primary | 602464098 | REPLACED | May 24, 2006 | Dec 5, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 3100444216 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 8, 2025 | Nov 8, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 3100444216 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2025 | Oct 15, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 3L410921 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2022 | Oct 15, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60455625 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2018 | Oct 15, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | TRUCK INSURANCE EXCHANGE | 602464098 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2014 | Dec 5, 2014 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-568814 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC568814 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 14, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 22, 2025 |
| MC568814 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 8, 2014 | — | Unknown |
| MC568814 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 24, 2006 | REVOKED | Dec 6, 2013 |
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
9 states • 103 inspections
Violation Summary (94 violations from latest 100 of 103 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 7 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 5 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 4 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 2 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9A2 | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8F1-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status not current to the time shown for last change of duty status. Date and Time: | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5A-HNL | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.100B-C | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
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 (103 inspections)
Showing 50 of 103
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 2026 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | MO 19 | ...UE5972 | SPECIALTY FOODS DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Dec 12, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 49 | ...VW2345 | SPECIALTY FOODS DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Aug 19, 2025 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT SMITH | CST(ROGERS AVENUE) | ...NH0697 | SPECIALTY FOODS DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Jun 2, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | IS 35 | ...VW2345 | SPECIALTY FOODS DISTRIBUTION INC |
| May 19, 2025 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | OKLAHOMA CITY | NW 23RD ST | ...MR9456 | SPECIALTY FOODS DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Sep 21, 2024 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE | BU 67 | ...MM3422 | SPECIALTY FOODS DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Jan 27, 2024 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | US 71 N , NORTH OF N RIVER RD. | ...NH0695 | SPECIALTY FOODS DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Jan 2, 2024 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | CALUMET | I-40 WB | ...KD9951 | SPECIALTY FOODS DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Feb 25, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 35 N 40MM NB | ...JK2460 | SPECIALTY FOODS DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Dec 17, 2021 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | US 71 | ...NH0692 | SPECIALTY FOODS DISTRIBUTION INC |
| Sep 29, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2020 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 27, 2019 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 8, 2019 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2019 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 16, 2017 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2016 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 30, 2015 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 15, 2014 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2013 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 1, 2011 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 19, 2010 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2010 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 18, 2010 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 6, 2007 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
31 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 31 events