Specialty Foods Distribution INC Safety Record
DOT# 1286282 · Joplin, MO 64801 · 4176232222
Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/20/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Specialty Foods Distribution INC (DOT# 1286282) in Joplin, Missouri has 101 inspections on record with 94 violations and a 9.9% vehicle out-of-service rate and 6 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 94 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/20/2026 | NE | 0 | 0 |
| 03/19/2026 | OK | 0 | 0 |
| 03/09/2026 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 02/19/2026 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 02/12/2026 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 02/03/2026 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| 01/28/2026 | MO | 0 | 0 |
| 01/23/2026 | KS | 0 | 0 |
| 01/07/2026 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 10/20/2025 | MO | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 6 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21-SEP-24 | MO | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 19-MAY-25 | OK | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 19-AUG-25 | AR | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 12-DEC-25 | MO | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 09-JAN-26 | MO | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 02-JUN-25 | MO | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Acuity, a Mutual Insurance Company | $750 |
| CARGO | Truck Insurance Exchange | N/A |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.