Safety Measurement System - Complete SMS Profile (U.S. DOT# 979853)

F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC

U.S. DOT#: 979853

Address: 31 DANTON DR
METHUEN, MA 01844
Number of Vehicles: 26
Number of Drivers: 28
Number of Inspections: 49

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BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View)

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending July 31, 2026

On-Road Performance
2.98 Measure	Not Public	0.16 Measure	2.47 Measure	0 Measure	Not Public	0.71 Measure
On-Road Performance Detail
Driver Inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations: 12 Safety Event Group: 9-18 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations Avg. PU × UF: 47.5 Segment: Straight Carrier	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 49 with HOS Compliance Violations: 2 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections	Vehicle Inspections: 22 with Vehicle Maint. Violations: 9 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant vehicle inspections	Driver Inspections: 49 with Drugs/Alcohol Violations: 0 Safety Event Group: No Safety Event Grouping	Not Public	Driver Inspections: 49 with Driver Fitness Violations: 4 Safety Event Group: 21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	N/A	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered	Not Public	No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 40


Violations	Description	# Violations	# OOS Violations	Violation Severity Weight	BASIC

392.16AD	Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.	1	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.16-D	Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV	2	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.2-DMOVE	Driver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
392.2LV	Lane Restriction violation	1	0	3	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLLR	State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation	3	0	3	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2	State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit	3	0	4	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS3	State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit	2	0	7	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS4	State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit	2	0	10	Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLTCD	State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other	1	0	5	Unsafe Driving
395.8(e)	False report of drivers record of duty status	1	0	7	HOS Compliance
395.8E-HOSPD	HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain	1	0	7	HOS Compliance
391.11A-QMC	Qualifications - Having operated or authorized a person to operate a CMV without being qualified	1	0	8	Driver Fitness
391.11B2-Q	Driver 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.	1	1	4	Driver Fitness
391.41A-MCPC	Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to completion of inspection.	1	0	1	Driver Fitness
391.41APC	Medical (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.	2	2	1	Driver Fitness
392.7A-D	Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories	2	0	4	Vehicle Maint.
392.8-D	Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment	2	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.75A3-TAOL	Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS	1	1	8	Vehicle Maint.
393.78A-WS	Washers - Inoperative washing system.	1	0	1	Vehicle Maint.
393.95A1	Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LCL	Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative	3	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHLI	Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LIL	Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative	3	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LRLI	Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative	1	0	6	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSML	Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative	1	0	2	Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LTSI	Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.	1	1	6	Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 49


Report			Vehicle			Measure
Inspection Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Type	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)

7/23/2026	NH1086002847	NH	Y28790	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.8-D Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative						2
7/20/2026	MADZ00001939	MA	X66219	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
7/8/2026	NH0953007771	NH	X68824	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
6/18/2026	NH1222000580	NH	Y28790	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
6/12/2026	MAEL00000433	MA	V69061	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.11A-QMC Qualifications - Having operated or authorized a person to operate a CMV without being qualified						8
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.41APC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (OOS)						1 + 2 (OOS)
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-DMOVE Driver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles						5
6/8/2026	NH0995001347	NH	Y39045	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
5/12/2026	NH0953007702	NH	68824	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
5/7/2026	ME9217000051	ME	W23040	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative						2
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.11B2-Q Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) in accordance with the current corresponding FMCSA enforcement guidance (391. (OOS)						4 + 2 (OOS)
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
5/7/2026	NH1217000054	NH	X65324	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
5/6/2026	ME2347007045	ME	X68824	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
5/3/2026	ME9438001045	ME	W23040	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.41APC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (OOS)						1 + 2 (OOS)
4/14/2026	ME9438001005	ME	X95339	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		3
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LIL Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative						2
1/20/2026	MADF00003039	MA	W36635	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation						3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
1/13/2026	MADX00000925	MA	R34192	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
1/12/2026	ME9753000028	ME	X68824	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
12/30/2025	NH1305000130	NH	Y74979	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LCL Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LRLI Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative						6
12/4/2025	NH0953007564	NH	Y39045	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
11/18/2025	NH1274003791	NH	X65324	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system.						1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative						6
10/10/2025	NH0995001017	NH	Y74979	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.7A-D Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories						4
10/6/2025	MAEA00000337	MA	X66219	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation						3
10/6/2025	ME9438000764	ME	X68824	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
9/11/2025	NH1086002163	NH	X65324	NH	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.7A-D Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories						4
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 392.8-D Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment						2
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.						2
9/5/2025	NH1313000690	NH	Y74979	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
9/3/2025	MADF00002593	MA	W66401	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Driver Fitness Violation: 391.41A-MCPC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com						1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit						10
8/21/2025	NH1359000044	NH	X83110	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLTCD State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other						5
8/5/2025	NH0953007381	NH	V69062	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		2
7/29/2025	NH1313000580	NH	1AD53S	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
7/14/2025	MADC00002762	MA	X66219	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation						3
6/23/2025	ME3552004239	ME	X95339	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
6/13/2025	NH1128002617	NH	V69061	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
6/6/2025	MADF00002323	MA	W36635	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16AD Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.						7
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
6/5/2025	NH1305000045	NH	X95339	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
4/22/2025	ME9566000966	ME	1AD53S	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
3/13/2025	NH0850001822	NH	V69080	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
3/3/2025	MADS00001557	MA	W98666	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
2/14/2025	NH1313000170	NH	X95339	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
12/17/2024	MABV00007073	MA	W32150	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS3 State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit						7
12/13/2024	ME9270002542	ME	W98283	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain						7
12/13/2024	NH1274003442	NH	V69062	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV						7
12/10/2024	MABV00007051	MA	Y28923	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.9A-LTSI Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. (OOS)						6 + 2 (OOS)
11/12/2024	ME1121010025	ME	V69061	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Vehicle Maint. Violation: 393.75A3-TAOL Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (OOS)						8 + 2 (OOS)
11/7/2024	NH0945004675	NH	V69080	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
11/1/2024	NH1128002122	NH	W66401	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit						4
10/4/2024	NH0945004585	NH	V71733	NH	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
9/26/2024	MACD00007780	MA	R34192	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2LV Lane Restriction violation						3
Unsafe Driving Violation: 392.2-SLLS4 State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit						10
9/5/2024	NH0850001455	NH	W66401	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
8/28/2024	ME2659001452	ME	W98283	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
HOS Compliance Violation: 395.8(e) False report of drivers record of duty status						7
8/22/2024	NH1192000019	NH	V69080	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1
8/22/2024	NH0945004444	NH	X68824	MA	STRAIGHT TRUCK		1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 2


Report			Vehicle		Crash				Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date	Number	State	Plate Number	Plate State	Fatal	Inj.	Tow.	HM	Severity Weight (SW)	Time Weight (TiW)	Total Weight (TotW)

9/7/2025	ME000S047766	ME	X68824	ME	0	1	Yes	No	2	2	4
8/11/2025	MEI00S041846	ME	Y39045	MA	0	1	No	No	2	2	4

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 12/15/2025 (Non-Ratable Review)
Total Inspections: 49
- Total Inspections without Violations used in SMS: 25
- Total Inspections with Violations used in SMS: 24
Total Crashes* : 2

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Enforcement Cases

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Summary of Activities (as of 7/31/2026, updated monthly)

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

Most Recent Investigation: 12/15/2025 (Non-Ratable Review)	Total Inspections: 49 Total inspections without violations used in SMS: 25 Total inspections with violations used in SMS: 24	Total Crashes: 2*
12/15/2025 (Non-Ratable Review)	# Insp. OOS Driver Inspections 49 8.2% Vehicle Inspections 22 9.1% Placardable HM Inspections 0 0.0% % Placardable HM Inspections 0.0%	Fatal Crashes 0 Injury Crashes 2 Towaway Crashes 0

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Average PU × Utilization Factor (as of 7/31/2026, updated monthly)

The SMS normalizes the Unsafe Driving and Crash Indicator BASICs measure by carrier size (i.e., a hybrid power unit and vehicle miles travelled measure) to account for exposure. Carrier size is defined as average power units multiplied by the utilization factor.

47.5 Average PU × Utilization Factor = 25 Average Power Units × 1.9 Utilization Factor

Average Power Units
Utilization Factor

In order to account for changes in a carrier's fleet size during the previous 24 months an average power unit value is used in the calculation to determine a carrier's Unsafe Driving BASIC and Crash Indicator measures.

25 Average Power Units = 26 Current Power Units + 24 Power Units 6 Months Ago + 25 Power Units 18 Months Ago
3

The Utilization Factor is a multiplier that adjusted the average PU values based on the utilization in terms of VMT per average PU.

Determine Carrier Segment: Straight
Straight trucks/other vehicles constituting more than 30% of the total PU
U.S. DOT# 979853 = 100% Straight trucks/other vehicles
Determine VMT per Average Power Unit
38,000 VMT per Average Power Unit = 950,000 VMT From Registration (MCS-150) ÷ 25 Average Power Units

Based on Step 1 and 2 calculate the Utilization Factor

Straight Segment
Meets Criteria	VMT per Avgerage PU	Utilization Factor
	< 20,000	1
	20,000 – 60,000	1.9 = 38,000 VMT per PU ÷ 20,000
	60,000 – 200,000	3
	> 200,000	1
	No Recent VMT Information	1

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