F & B Distributors INC Safety Record
DOT# 979853 · Methuen, MA 01844 · 9786884001
Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 01/20/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, F & B Distributors INC (DOT# 979853) in Methuen, Massachusetts has 47 inspections on record with 49 violations and a 8.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 2 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 · 49 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 · 47 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/20/2026 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/13/2026 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/12/2026 | ME | 0 | 0 |
| 12/30/2025 | NH | 0 | 0 |
| 12/04/2025 | NH | 0 | 0 |
| 11/18/2025 | NH | 0 | 0 |
| 10/10/2025 | NH | 0 | 0 |
| 10/06/2025 | MA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/06/2025 | ME | 0 | 0 |
| 09/11/2025 | NH | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 2 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11-AUG-25 | ME | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 07-SEP-25 | ME | 0 | 1 | 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 | Hanover Insurance Co. | $750 |
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.