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P & B TRUCKING INC
Decatur, IN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 692991 · MC 321118
Satisfactory
Active 24 yrs, 11 mo · first granted 1997
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-321118 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
National Interstate Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
7.1% OOS · 36 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 24 yrs, 11 mo since reinstatement on October 5, 2001; first granted July 14, 1997 (29 yrs, 2 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 14.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- 36 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC321118
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CAT 0010738-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
692991
MC Number
MC-321118
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 20, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 7, 1997
Authority First Granted
July 14, 1997
Authority Reinstated
October 5, 2001
Annual Mileage
1,618,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
2203 Patterson St, Decatur, IN 46733
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Robert Knous
Officer 2
Pamela Knous
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelBeveragesPaper Products
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
36
Driver Inspections
23
Vehicle Inspections
19
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance24
Unsafe Driving9
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate14.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
7.1% of 28 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
18th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 of 14 inspections
Unsafe Driving
7 of 28 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 28 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 28 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 28 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2026 | OH | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 19, 2026 | OH | — | — | Yes | Fog · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH16
IN8
KY2
MD2
TN2
IL1
and 2 more states
Fleet & Equipment (41)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~16
of 21 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~25
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
25
Tractor
16
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG8CN551019 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ1GN945995 | 4 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG8FN182795 | 3 | — |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7DN147316 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8JN885105 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0622HB703972 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0625HB703920 | 2 | — |
| 1986 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0623GT605363 | 2 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0626KJ101846 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0NL290505 | 2 | — |
Show all 41 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2NL290506 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4N99EH4FN916548 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1FN186700 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ5GN940198 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1P0626PJ458693 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0622HB703969 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0623HB703916 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0626HB703974 | 1 | 1 |
| 2017 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0629HB705556 | 1 | — |
| 1983 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0621DT581916 | 1 | — |
| 1988 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0622JT116797 | 1 | — |
| 1983 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0623DT581917 | 1 | — |
| 1985 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0623FT597330 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0627KJ101841 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAP0629KJ101839 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D5NL290502 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6NL290508 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W75L960066 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25326G910202 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25337G026061 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25346G910203 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS25397G119313 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539GG429848 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EG6DN136847 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0GN954880 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1FN913012 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2FN176841 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3FN920883 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4FN920231 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5NN300695 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH8GN946655 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (36)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2026 | 3280001880 | GREENVILLE OH | II | 3 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH5NN300695 1GRAA0629HB705556 |
IN 2373347 ME 231675A |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.201A-FRMC | OOSFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| July 9, 2026 | 1777001441 | COSHOCTON OH | II | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EJ5GN940198 1GRAP0629KJ101839 |
IN 3097605 IN 3017734 |
| June 1, 2026 | 7429005188 | WABASH IN | III | 1 | — | REAL ALLOY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4N99EH4FN916548 1GRAP0623DT581917 |
IN 3611588 ME 231657A |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| May 26, 2026 | 3291000874 | CAIRO OH | II | — | — | RAVAGO MEDINA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH1FN913012 1GRAP0623FT597330 |
IL 3875375 ME 2824303 |
| May 20, 2026 | 0428000469 | CONVOY OH | II | 1 | 1 | MATALCO USA LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EJ5GN940198 1JJV532D2NL290506 |
IN 3250731 ME 3314464 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| April 21, 2026 | 3265C00287 | PERRYVILLE MD | II | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH8GN946655 1GRAP0627KJ101841 |
IN 2194031 ME 3017736 |
| April 9, 2026 | 0590000272 | SAINT MARYS OH | II | 2 | — | HARRIS MATERIAL EXCHANGE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EG6DN136847 1GRAP0621DT581916 |
IN 2977519 ME 231658A |
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.207F-SLAS | Suspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes | Suspension | ||||||||
| March 3, 2026 | 3291000555 | MIDDLE POINT OH | III | — | — | BUNGE N.A. (EAST), LLC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EG8FN182795 1GRAP0623GT605363 |
IN 3875377 ME 231661A |
| February 12, 2026 | 9625000058 | GARRETT IN | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
4V4NC9EH1FN186700 1GRAA0622HB703969 |
IN 2583196 ME 231669A |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| January 22, 2026 | 3291000398 | VAN WERT OH | III | — | — | REAL ALLOY SPECIFICATION, LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK WABASH VANS |
4V4NC9EG8FN182795 1JJV532D2NL290506 |
IN 3875377 ME 3314464 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| REAL ALLOY SPECIFICATION LLC | 3 | January 22, 2026 |
| TEKNIPLEX | 3 | July 22, 2025 |
| HARRIS MATERIAL EXCHANGE | 2 | April 9, 2026 |
| REAL ALLOY | 1 | June 1, 2026 |
| RAVAGO MEDINA | 1 | May 26, 2026 |
| MATALCO USA LLC | 1 | May 20, 2026 |
| BUNGE N.A. (EAST), LLC. | 1 | March 3, 2026 |
| RECYCLEIT | 1 | October 20, 2025 |
| SPACEKRAFT | 1 | August 20, 2025 |
| CARDINAL FG GREENLAND | 1 | April 30, 2025 |
| METALX | 1 | April 17, 2025 |
| TRIPLEM METAL | 1 | March 10, 2025 |
11 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 27, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 6, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 16, 2003 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| September 2, 2003 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 31, 2002 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 31, 2001 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 5, 2001 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| September 18, 2001 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| July 14, 1997 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 1, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| July 27, 2001 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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