Freight Carrier/freight Forwarder · Methuen, MA
F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC
31 DANTON DR · Methuen, MA 01844
AUTHORIZED FOR:
(978) 688-4001
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- MC #1241791
- USDOT #979853 USDOT Active
- 26Power Units
- 28Drivers
- Carrier/freight ForwarderEntity Type
About this carrier
F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC is a Methuen, MA freight carrier/freight forwarder 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 Sep 19, 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 (10). Home base: Methuen, Massachusetts.
Safety Record
Crashes (24 mo)
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0Fatal
- 2Injury
- 0Tow
- 2Total
Behavior Categories (BASICs)
CategoryMeasureViolations
Unsafe Driving
2.67
12
Crash Indicator
Not Public
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Hours of Service
0.08
1
Vehicle Maintenance
2.52
9
Drugs / Alcohol
0
0
Hazmat
Not Public
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Driver Fitness
0.7
4
Inspection Summary
- 48Total
- 25Clean
- 23With violations
24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026
Violations Cited 25 unique codes
Critical 6
- 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit
- 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS
- 391.11A-QMCQualifications - Having operated or authorized a person to operate a CMV without being qualified
- 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.
- 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.
- 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.
Unsafe Driving 8
- 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV
- 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.
- 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
- 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles
- 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
- 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation
- 392.2LVLane Restriction violation
Hours of Service 1
- 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain
Vehicle Maintenance 9
- 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative
- 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative
- 392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories
- 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative
- 392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment
- 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.
- 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative
- 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.
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.
Locations
Physical Address
F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC31 DANTON DR
METHUEN, MA 01844
Mailing Address
Same as physical.