P & B TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 653395 • 1807 REVERE DR, BISMARCK, ND, 58501
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-302954 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 31, 2022 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | VEN 8000127-00 | ON FILE | Jan 31, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 2987KUH FWH1711 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2011 | Mar 21, 2011 |
Insurance History (37 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883463 02 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2021 | Jan 31, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883463 02 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | TP9883463 01 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0001962 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2017 | Mar 6, 2020 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0001962 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 1, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFO0001962 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU3042985 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2016 | Mar 2, 2017 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | TPU3042985 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 1, 2017 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP08319A | REPLACED | Mar 28, 2014 | Feb 1, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP08319A | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2014 | Mar 28, 2014 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT751669-3610-101 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2010 | Jan 27, 2014 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 9234XKTCK17732A10 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2011 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL487554 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 0510GXKGEP5776 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT750763-3604-051 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2005 | Feb 1, 2009 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT750763-3604-051 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2005 | Feb 1, 2005 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT750763-3604-041 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2004 | Feb 1, 2009 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT750763-3604-041 | REPLACED | May 1, 2004 | Feb 1, 2005 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL480678 | CANCELLED | May 27, 2002 | Jun 5, 2004 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL480678 | REPLACED | May 27, 2002 | May 1, 2004 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL480678 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2002 | Jun 5, 2004 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL480678 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 2002 | May 27, 2002 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL480678 | REPLACED | Apr 2, 2002 | May 1, 2004 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL480678 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2001 | Apr 2, 2002 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL480678 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 15, 2001 | Apr 24, 2002 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL480678 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 15, 2001 | Apr 24, 2002 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL480678 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2001 | Apr 2, 2002 |
| GULF INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GA0496586-00 | REPLACED | Dec 19, 2000 | Apr 15, 2001 |
| GULF INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | GA0496586-00 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2000 | Apr 15, 2001 |
| GULF INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | GA0496586-00 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 2000 | Apr 15, 2001 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | RTP205012 | REPLACED | Apr 15, 1999 | Apr 15, 1999 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | RTP205012 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 1999 | Apr 15, 2000 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | RTP205012 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 1999 | Apr 15, 2000 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN236083 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 1997 | Apr 15, 1999 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN236083 | CANCELLED | Apr 15, 1997 | Apr 15, 1999 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP67568A | REPLACED | Apr 18, 1996 | Apr 15, 1997 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP67568A | REPLACED | Apr 18, 1996 | Apr 15, 1997 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883463 02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | VEN 8000127-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2022 | Feb 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883463 02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2022 | Jan 31, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | TP9883463 01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2021 | Feb 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0001962 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2020 | Mar 6, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0001962 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2020 | Feb 1, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3042985 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 2, 2017 | Mar 2, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LFO0001962 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | TPU3042985 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2017 | Feb 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP08319A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2016 | Feb 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP08319A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 28, 2014 | Mar 28, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT751669-3610-101 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2014 | Jan 27, 2014 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2987KUH FWH1711 | CARGO | Mar 21, 2011 | Mar 21, 2011 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 9234XKTCK17732A10 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2011 | Feb 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL487554 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 0510GXKGEP5776 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2010 | Feb 1, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750763-3604-051 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750763-3604-041 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2009 | Feb 1, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750763-3604-051 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2005 | Feb 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750763-3604-041 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 1, 2005 | Feb 1, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL480678 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 5, 2004 | Jun 5, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL480678 | CARGO | Jun 5, 2004 | Jun 5, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL480678 | CARGO | May 1, 2004 | May 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL480678 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2004 | May 1, 2004 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL480678 | BIPD/Primary | May 27, 2002 | May 27, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL480678 | CARGO | Apr 24, 2002 | Apr 24, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL480678 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 24, 2002 | Apr 24, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL480678 | CARGO | Apr 2, 2002 | Apr 2, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL480678 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 2, 2002 | Apr 2, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | GULF INSURANCE CO. | GA0496586-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2001 | Apr 15, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | GULF INSURANCE CO. | GA0496586-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2001 | Apr 15, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | GULF INSURANCE CO. | GA0496586-00 | CARGO | Apr 15, 2001 | Apr 15, 2001 |
| CANCEL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RTP205012 | CARGO | Apr 15, 2000 | Apr 15, 2000 |
| CANCEL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RTP205012 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 2000 | Apr 15, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RTP205012 | CARGO | Apr 15, 1999 | Apr 15, 1999 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN236083 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 1999 | Apr 15, 1999 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN236083 | CARGO | Apr 15, 1999 | Apr 15, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP67568A | CARGO | Apr 15, 1997 | Apr 15, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP67568A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 15, 1997 | Apr 15, 1997 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC302954 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2022 |
| MC302954 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2021 |
| MC302954 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2014 |
| MC302954 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2011 |
| MC302954 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2011 |
| MC302954 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2010 |
| MC302954 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 28, 2009 |
| MC302954 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2005 |
| MC302954 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 1, 1996 | — | Unknown |
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
19 states • 363 inspections
Violation Summary (58 violations from latest 100 of 363 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 6 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 4 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11TL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.205A-WRC | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.209E-STPSD | Steering - Power steering components loose/broken | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFY | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLFYEMV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A4-PBME | Tires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2SLTRS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (363 inspections)
Showing 50 of 363
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 25, 2025 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | GLYNDON | ISTH 94 | ...LT1793 | P & B TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 27, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DETROIT | I 75 | ...VN5278 | P & B TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Apr 2, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MELROSE | ISTH 94 | ...367093 | P & B TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 5, 2025 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | GREENFIELD | INTERSTATE | ...367093 | P & B TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Dec 4, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | EMMETT TWP | E I 94 | ...384113 | P & B TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Feb 7, 2024 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | DICKINSON | STATE HWY 22 N | ...539006 | P & B TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Oct 13, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | COUNTRY CLUB HILLS | I-57 | ...244187 | P & B TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 10, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | BLOOMINGTON | Northbound ISTH 35W @ 84th St | ...JY2618 | P & B TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Mar 18, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAFAYETTE | 65 | ...NE3234 | P & B TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 1, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HWY 2 W OF 195TH ST | ...GY5718 | P & B TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 21, 2022 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | US HWY 85 | ...384111 | P & B TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Nov 2, 2020 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 1, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 14, 2020 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 25, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2019 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2019 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 21, 2018 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2018 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2017 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 21, 2017 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2017 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 18, 2017 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
65 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 65 events