F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC

AUTHORIZED
31 DANTON DR, METHUEN, MA, 01844|(978) 688-4001

USDOT

979853

MC Number

1241791

Fleet Size

24

Total Drivers

27

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in METHUEN, Massachusetts, operating 24 power units with 27 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 2.3% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 2 crashes on file (2 with injuries). FMCSA records show 44 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.

BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.

Out-of-service rates vs. national average

An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.

Driver OOS rate2.3%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate23.5%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Massachusetts is 13.3% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 27.8% across 37,564 carriers.

Company details

Entity Type
N/A
Carrier Operation
Interstate
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

44

Total

72%

Driver %

Driver Inspections44
Vehicle Inspections17
Driver OOS Rate2.3%
Vehicle OOS Rate23.5%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

HANOVER INSURANCE CO. — eff. Jan 1, 2026

$750,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Crash history

2

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes2
Tow Crashes1

Frequently asked questions

Is F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC authorized to operate?

Yes. F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC (USDOT #979853) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC's safety record?

F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC has 44 inspections on file and 2 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC operate?

F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC operates 24 power units with 27 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC transport hazardous materials?

No. F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC located?

F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC is based in METHUEN, Massachusetts at 31 DANTON DR, 01844. Phone: (978) 688-4001.

What are F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC's out-of-service rates?

F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 2.3%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 23.5% (national average: 20.72%).