SPECIALTY FOODS DISTRIBUTION INC
66-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Joplin, MO. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1286282
- MC
- MC568814
- Based
- Joplin, MO
- Contact
- 4176232222 · jacobp@specfoodinc.com
What this carrier is
SPECIALTY FOODS DISTRIBUTION INC is a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Joplin, MO. Operating footprint: 66 power units, 81 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC568814 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, fresh produce, refrigerated food, and paper products.
Fleet composition on file: 10 owned trucks, 56 owned tractors, 76 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 320 motor carriers operating 66 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Controlled Substances/Alcohol at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 22 | 30.47 | 72.2% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 23 | 14.17 | 162.4% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2.86 | 69.8% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.01 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 55 | 77.47 | 71.0% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.69 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 66-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Hours-of-Service.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1286282: 103 inspections across 9 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 2, 2026 in OK.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 22 |
| Hours-of-Service | 24 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 46 |
| Total violations | 95 (12 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 6 reportable crashes , 2 with reported injuries . Most recent: Jan 9, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, fresh produce, refrigerated food, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 320 peer carriers operating 66 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 80 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 7 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 95 violations, 6 reportable crashes.
- Controlled Substances/Alcohol is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running over-the-road lanes with 66 power units on file.
Is this your carrier?
SPECIALTY FOODS DISTRIBUTION INC has not yet claimed this page. Claiming is free and gives the carrier:
- A carrier page you own — add a photo, description, website, and a direct response to anything in the federal record that needs context.
- Applicant tracking software at no cost — kanban pipeline, bulk resume upload, magic-link recruiter and driver access, no password to remember.
- Immediate visibility into recruiter work — see where every applicant sits in the pipeline, what stage each recruiter is moving, and what's been touched today.
- The right to correct the record — if anything here is incomplete, outdated, or unfairly framed, contact ProHRHQ; supported corrections ship promptly.
Self-service claiming is in final testing. To claim this page now, call 701-770-9118 or email mhoffman@prohrhq.com.
Claim this page