F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC

USDOT 979853 • 31 DANTON DR, METHUEN, MA, 01844

ACTIVEMotor CarrierFreight Forwarder
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
979,853
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier, Freight Forwarder
Phone
9786884001
Power Units (MCS-150)
26
Drivers (MCS-150)
28
MCS-150 Mileage
950,000
Physical Address
31 DANTON DR, METHUEN, MA, 01844
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jun 4, 2021
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Freight ForwarderFF-048897DISMISSEDUnknownUnknown
Common CarrierMC-1241791ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HANOVER INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryAWN-H467233ON FILEJun 4, 2021Jun 4, 2021
ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCIM 5481662ON FILEMay 21, 2021Jun 11, 2022

Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
HANOVER INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryAWN-H467233REPLACEDJun 4, 2021Jan 1, 2026

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLHANOVER INSURANCE CO.AWN-H467233BIPD/PrimaryJan 1, 2026Jan 1, 2026
CANCELACADIA INSURANCE COMPANYCIM 5481662CARGOJun 11, 2022Jun 11, 2022
TERM/REPLHANOVER INSURANCE CO.AWN-H467233BIPD/PrimaryJun 4, 2021Jun 4, 2021

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1241791MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJun 21, 2021Unknown
FF048897PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDERDISMISSEDJun 14, 2021Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
36%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
52
Violations
50
5 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
7.7%
Driver OOS %
1.9%
Power Units (MCS-150)
26
Drivers (MCS-150)
28
Crash Records
3

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
3
Aug
2
Sep
1
Oct
3
Nov
4
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
May
4
Jun
2
Jul
2
Aug
3
Sep
3
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
3
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 52 of 52 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states52 inspections

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Violation Summary (50 violations from 52 inspections)

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Violation Summary (50 violations from 52 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit305Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving after 60/70-hour limit308Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories20Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC20General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT20General/Admin
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit207Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)203Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:391.41A-MCPCPhysical qualification - general107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16ADFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLDLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued118Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8(e)(1)395.8(e)(1)10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.75(a)Tires/tubes - general defects116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.41No or defective parking brake system on CMV11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(f)(1)Drivers record of duty status not current10Hours Of Service

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
7.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-15.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.9%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.8 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.96vs nat'l 1.80
-0.84 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (52 inspections)

Showing 50 of 52

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Inspection History (52 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Jan 20, 202686837058H-BRAINTREEMALevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLS2No
Jan 13, 202686775656H-NORTH ATTLEBOROMALevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS2No
Jan 12, 202686775780YORK - SCALESMELevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 30, 202586735926NHNHLevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LRLINo
Dec 4, 202586505022WINDHAM SCALES SOUTHBOUNDNHLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 18, 202586370948NHNHLevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LHLINo
Oct 10, 202586191613NHNHLevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.7A-DNo
Oct 6, 202585966336H-MEDFORDMALevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLLRNo
Oct 6, 202585980061SACOMELevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 11, 202585775321NHNHLevel 2GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK5392.8-D, 392.7A-D, 390.21TB1-MCNo
Sep 5, 202586193249NHNHLevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 3, 202585669625H-QUINCYMALevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLS4, 391.41A-MCPCNo
Aug 21, 202585823144NHNHLevel 3ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Aug 5, 202586191152NHNHLevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 29, 202585757333NHNHLevel 3CUSTOM SCO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLIRPNo
Jul 14, 202585205184H-CANTONMALevel 3INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLLR, 392.2-SLLTLNo
Jun 23, 202585015934SOUTH PORTLANDMELevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTLNo
Jun 13, 202584962031HOOKSETT BY HEAD POND TRAILNHLevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 6, 202584884259H-WEYMOUTHMALevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2-SLLS3, 392.16ADNo
Jun 5, 202584884382WINDHAM SCALES SBNHLevel 2GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 22, 202584476804SIDNEY - SCALESMELevel 1INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLIRPNo
Mar 13, 202584129631WINDHAM SCALES SOUTHBOUNDNHLevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 3, 202584024165H-WOBURNMALevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLNo
Feb 14, 202583892183WINDHAMNHLevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 17, 202483413149H-HAVERHILLMALevel 3CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS3No
Dec 13, 202483401275YORK - SCALESMELevel 3CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK1395.8E-HOSPDNo
Dec 13, 202483401305MEREDITHNHLevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16-DNo
Dec 10, 202483352851H-HAVERHILLMALevel 2GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9A-LTSI, 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOTYes
Nov 12, 202483145784YORKMELevel 2GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.75A3-TAOLYes
Nov 7, 202483113546WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUNDNHLevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLDLYes
Nov 1, 202483070363HOOKSETT BY HEAD POND TRAILNHLevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS2No
Oct 4, 202482846566WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUNDNHLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 26, 202482790564H-BURLINGTONMALevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2No
Sep 5, 202482595409WINDHAM SCALES SOUTHBOUNDNHLevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 28, 202482570033KITTERY - SCALESMELevel 3CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK1395.8(e)(1)No
Aug 22, 202482469029WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUNDNHLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 22, 202482456555WINDHAM SCALES NORTHBOUNDNHLevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jul 5, 202482056631HOOKSETTNHLevel 3HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jun 3, 202481767334H-WOBURNMALevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
May 9, 202481565705YORK - SCALESMELevel 2CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.75(a)Yes
May 6, 202481529393YORK - SCALESMELevel 1HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Apr 17, 202481407032PITTSFIELD - SCALES NBMELevel 3CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK3395.3(a)(3)(ii)No
Apr 2, 202481247479KITTERY - SCALESMELevel 1CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.41, 392.2Yes
Mar 6, 202481058798YORKMELevel 1CHEV STRAIGHT TRUCK1395.8(f)(1)No
Jan 29, 202480714559H-HANOVERMALevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No
Dec 4, 202380340102H-MANSFIELDMALevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 20, 202380201199TILTONNHLevel 1GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 15, 202379671019S-REVEREMALevel 3MITS STRAIGHT TRUCK2392.2No
Aug 4, 202379337976H-WAREHAMMALevel 3GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2No
May 31, 202378767350H-REVEREMALevel 3MITS STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.16(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

42 total · 9.5% OOS
2024-042026-01
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
3
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
2

Crash History (3 records)

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Crash History (3 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Sep 7, 2025MEINJURY01FALMOUTHI 295 SB...797288F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC
Aug 11, 2025MEINJURY01SIDNEYI 95...718619F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC
Apr 2, 2021MATOW00WESTONRTE 95 N X 25...S70450F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC

Compliance Timeline

6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Jan 1, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Sep 7, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in ME
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 11, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in ME
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 11, 2022
Insurance
Insurance cancel
ACADIA INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jun 4, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HANOVER INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Apr 2, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

Related Records

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