CENTREX DISTRIBUTORS INC
59-unit mixed-freight carrier based in West Greenwich, RI. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 361203
- MC
- MC242667
- Based
- West Greenwich, RI
- Contact
- 4013976100 · jclougher@centrexri.com
What this carrier is
CENTREX DISTRIBUTORS INC is a mid-sized-fleet mixed-freight carrier based in West Greenwich, RI. Operating footprint: 59 power units, 65 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC242667 authority. Listed cargo classifications include beverages and other: alcoholic bevera. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (May 7, 1991).
Fleet composition on file: 41 owned trucks, 18 owned tractors, 15 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: 316 motor carriers operating 59 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service 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 | 6 | 30.95 | 19.4% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 10.28 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.53 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.02 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 63.41 | 6.3% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.72 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 59-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 361203: 22 inspections across 4 states. Most recent inspection: Aug 22, 2025 in CT.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 |
| Total violations | 15 (2 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is a mixed-freight carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with beverages, and other: alcoholic bevera 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 316 peer carriers operating 59 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 14 inspections in the 24-month SMS window.
- Three-year public record: 15 violations.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet mixed-freight carrier running over-the-road lanes with 59 power units on file.
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