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B & SONS TRANSPORT LLC
Carmel, ME
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
2 flags to review · 1 high-priority, 1 caution
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 3076773 · MC 64343
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 7 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-64343 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
9.1% OOS · 16 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC064343
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3076773
MC Number
MC-64343
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
March 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 12, 2017
Authority Granted
January 26, 2026
Annual Mileage
340,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
190 Cook Road, Carmel, ME 04419
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
David J Phillips
Officer 2
Brian Phillips
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBeveragesPaper ProductsUtility EquipmentGarbage/Refuse
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
9.1% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
11 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
12.5%
Ranks in the 23rd percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
12
Vehicle Inspections
6
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance15
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (7.0pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (16)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2026 | NJ | Level III — Driver Only | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH2MN283630 | 0 | Clean |
| June 13, 2026 | CT | Level II — Walk-Around | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH2MN283630 | 3 | Passed |
| April 8, 2026 | NC | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 1FUJHHDR3LLLL3566 | 2 | Passed |
| September 1, 2025 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | VOLV · 4V4NC9EH2MN283630 | 2 | Passed |
| August 26, 2025 | NY | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJHHDR5LLLL3570 | 0 | Clean |
| July 17, 2025 | ME | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1XPXD40X8HD417103 | 2 | Passed |
| March 5, 2025 | ME | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XPXD40X8HD417103 | 0 | Clean |
| February 14, 2025 | MI | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJHHDR3LLLL3566 | 1 | Passed |
| February 11, 2025 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJHHDR5LLLL3570 | 1 | Passed |
| January 13, 2025 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJHHDR5LLLL3570 | 0 | Clean |
| January 3, 2025 | WI | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJHHDR3LLLL3566 | 0 | 1 OOS |
| August 28, 2024 | NY | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FUJHHDR5LLLL3570 | 2 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 16 inspection records
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
4 of 4 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 12 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 12 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 12 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 12 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 3, 2025 | Driver Fitness · License-related: High | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 8 | Out of service |
| February 14, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Hours | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 7 | Cited |
| August 28, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperable tail lamp | 6 | Cited |
| April 8, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Lighting | Inoperative turn signal | 6 | Cited |
| September 1, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| February 11, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Speeding 2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | 4 | Cited |
| July 17, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| April 8, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Inspection Reports | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | 4 | Cited |
| June 13, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. | 4 | Cited |
| June 13, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| July 17, 2025 | Vehicle Maintenance · Emergency Equipment | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | Cited |
| August 28, 2024 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | Cited |
| June 13, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | 1 | Cited |
| September 1, 2025 | Hours-of-Service Compliance · Other Log/Form & Manner | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
ME4
NY3
NC2
PA2
CT1
MA1
and 3 more states
Fleet & Equipment (17)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~12
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
10
Tractor
4
Grain / Hopper
1
Other Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR5LLLL3570 | 5 | 1 |
| 2021 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2MN283630 | 5 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJHHDR3LLLL3566 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD40X8HD417103 | 2 | — |
| 2022 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Other Trailer · 48 ft | 1E1U2Y384NR078055 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0623PW456307 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA062XFB701559 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Wabash Vans Refrigerated Van | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532B1LL179800 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1GL942812 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4FL883351 | 1 | — |
Show all 17 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4GL942920 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9ML195620 | 1 | — |
| Util | — | 1UYV52531FG189712 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531P7785307 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534DG592421 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 5MAMN5034AC018682 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5327DM306521 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2026 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| January 24, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 24, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
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