What is K & B Equipment's safety grade?

K & B Equipment has a CarrierRecord safety grade of A. This grade is based on FMCSA inspection results, out-of-service rates, and crash history. Grades range from A (excellent) to F (poor). NR means not enough data to rate.

How many FMCSA inspections does K & B Equipment have?

K & B Equipment has 9 inspections on record with a 11.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and a 0.0% driver out-of-service rate. The national averages are 23.2% and 6.4% respectively. These inspections revealed 15 violations.

Has K & B Equipment been involved in any crashes?

K & B Equipment has no crashes on record in FMCSA data.

Does K & B Equipment have active authority and insurance?

K & B Equipment has inactive common authority. BIPD insurance is not on file with the FMCSA. Cargo insurance is not on file.

K & B Equipment Safety Record

DOT# 881829 · West Wareham, MA 02576 · 5089461265

Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 08/14/2025

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 0/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 0/30 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts

Crash Rate 0/30 pts

Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, K & B Equipment (DOT# 881829) in West Wareham, Massachusetts has 9 inspections on record with 15 violations and a 11.1% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

9 Inspections

11.1% Vehicle OOS Rate

0 Crashes

5 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 11.1%

Carrier: 11.1% (1 of 9) National: 23.2%

Driver OOS Rate 0.0%

Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 9) National: 6.4%

50% OOS rate better than 50% of carriers in Massachusetts

27% crash rate better than 27% of carriers in Massachusetts

Violation Categories · 15 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.

15 total violations across 9 inspections

1 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (7%)

Vehicle Maintenance

Unsafe Driving

Hours of Service

Inspection History · 9 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.

Inspected across 4 states: CT, MA, RI, VT

Level 2: 6 (67%) Level 3: 3 (33%)

Date	State	Level	Veh OOS
08/14/2025	MA	3	0
02/07/2025	MA	3	0
12/03/2024	VT	2	0
07/24/2024	MA	3	0
04/26/2024	MA	2	0
02/28/2024	MA	2	1
12/19/2023	RI	2	0
11/15/2023	MA	2	0
08/15/2023	CT	2	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.

MC/MX Number MC928419

Common Authority N

Contract Authority Active

Broker Authority N

BIPD Insurance Not On File

Cargo Insurance Not On File

Surety Bond Not On File

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
BIPD/Primary	Safety Insurance Co.	$1,000	10/26/2021

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.

Power Units 5

Drivers 5

Fleet Size Small Fleet

Operation Type Interstate

Hazmat No

Operating Since 05/22/2000

MCS-150 Filed 20240108 1

Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 195,000

Address 221 Cranberry Highway, West Wareham, MA 02576