Freight Carrier · Methuen, MA

F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC

31 DANTON DR · Methuen, MA 01844

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(978) 688-4001 Tap to call
  • MC #1241791
  • USDOT #979853 USDOT Active
  • 26
    Power Units
  • 28
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC is a Methuen, MA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Massachusetts. This company has 26 truck(s) in their fleet and 28 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1241791 and their USDOT number is 979853.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/01/2026 · last updated Jul 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/01/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 950,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: NH (26), MA (12), ME (11). Home base: Methuen, Massachusetts.

Safety Record

11 Severe Violations Updated 7 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.98 12 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.16 2 Vehicle Maintenance 2.47 9 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.71 4

Inspection Summary

  • 49
    Total
  • 25
    Clean
  • 24
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 26 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11A-QMCQualifications - Having operated or authorized a person to operate a CMV without being qualified SW 8
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview. OOS×1 SW 4
  • 391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required. OOS×2 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 8

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other SW 5
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation SW 3

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 9

  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories SW 4
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system. SW 1

Driver Fitness 1

  • 391.41A-MCPCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection. SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC
31 DANTON DR
METHUEN, MA 01844
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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