F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC
26-unit mixed-freight carrier based in Methuen, MA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 979853
- MC
- MC1241791
- Based
- Methuen, MA
- Contact
- 9786884001 · fabouche@yahoo.com
What this carrier is
F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC is a mid-sized-fleet mixed-freight carrier based in Methuen, MA. Operating footprint: 26 power units, 28 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC1241791 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight and other: bakery products.
Fleet composition on file: 22 owned trucks.
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: 2,391 motor carriers operating 26 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The key signal in this record is Unsafe Driving at 271.3% of peer cohort average — roughly double the norm and the dominant reason for the A grade. Main caution: unsafe driving is the weakest area of the record and warrants direct confirmation with the carrier.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 43 | 15.85 | 271.3% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 2 | 6.06 | 33.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2.09 | 95.8% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 40.43 | 49.5% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.55 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 26-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance, and above cohort average in Unsafe Driving.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 979853: 53 inspections across 4 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 14, 2026 in ME.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 30 |
| Hours-of-Service | 6 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 |
| Total violations | 51 (5 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes , 2 with reported injuries . Most recent: Sep 7, 2025.
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 general freight, and other: bakery products 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 2,391 peer carriers operating 26 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 43 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 4 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 51 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Unsafe Driving is the weakest area — 271.3% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet mixed-freight carrier running over-the-road lanes with 26 power units on file.
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