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F & B DISTRIBUTORS INC
Methuen, MA
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 979853 · MC 1241791
No Safety Rating
Active 5 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1241791 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Hanover Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
14.3% OOS · 63 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 5 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 10.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 63 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1241791
Common Carrier
FF048897
Carrier
Insurance on File
HANOVER INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy AWN H467233
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
979853
MC Number
MC-1241791
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
April 1, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 25, 2001
Authority Granted
June 21, 2021
Annual Mileage
950,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
31 Danton Dr, Methuen, MA 01844
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Fadi Bouchrouche
Officer 2
Jay Bouchrouche
Cargo Types
General FreightOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
63
Driver Inspections
50
Vehicle Inspections
27
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance19
Unsafe Driving18
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate9.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (4.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate10.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
14.3% of 42 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
43rd 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
9 of 21 inspections
Unsafe Driving
12 of 48 inspections
Hours of Service
2 of 48 inspections
Driver Fitness
4 of 48 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 48 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
2
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 7, 2025 | ME | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
| August 11, 2025 | ME | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
NH26
ME16
MA13
Fleet & Equipment (21)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~21
of 26 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
—
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Chassis / Incomplete
18
Truck
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML5RS797288 | 6 | — |
| 2024 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUTAL9RL431436 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Gmc Savana | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 7GZ37TCG5KN007358 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Gmc Savana | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GD37TCG1G1321533 | 3 | 2 |
| 2016 Gmc Savana | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GD37TCG6G1312147 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Gmc Savana | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GD37TCG7G1313291 | 3 | 1 |
| 2024 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML4RL718619 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV9K4S70450 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Gmc Savana | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 7GZ37TCG3KN005737 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Gmc Savana | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GD37TCG6G1316764 | 2 | — |
Show all 21 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Gmc Savana | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GD37TCG7G1305028 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Gmc Savana | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1GD37TCG9G1294002 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Chevrolet Express | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 1HA3GTCG1JN005839 | 2 | 1 |
| 2022 Gm GM515 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 6 | 1HTKHPVM7NH049245 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Mitsubishi Fuso FE160 (FEC7TS) | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 4UZBVK111LGLM1671 | 2 | 2 |
| 2020 Gmc Savana | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 7GZ37TCG0LN007561 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Gmc Savana | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 7GZ37TCG7LN006732 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Isuzu NPR/NPR-HD | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 4 | 54DC4W1B5HS805377 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Gmc Savana | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 7GZ37TCG1KN007910 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Gmc Savana | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 7GZ37TCG4JN900961 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Gmc Savana | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 7GZ37TCG4KN007769 | 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 (63)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 29, 2026 | EA00000904 | MA, MA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
GMC |
7GZ37TC75MN011140 |
MA Z14021 |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| September 8, 2026 | 1217000135 | NH, NH | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
GMC |
1GD37TCG7G1305028 |
MA R34192 |
| September 8, 2026 | 1217000137 | NH, NH | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
GMC |
1GD37TCG6G1312147 |
MA X65324 |
| August 17, 2026 | 0963000339 | NH, NH | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML5RS797288 |
MA X68824 |
| July 23, 2026 | 1086002847 | NH, NH | II | 4 | — | SAME | Straight Truck |
GMC |
7GZ37TCG7LN006732 |
MA Y28790 |
| 392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 20, 2026 | DZ00001939 | MA, MA | III | — | — | BOSTON SALADS | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUTAL9RL431436 |
MA X66219 |
| July 8, 2026 | 0953007771 | NH, NH | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
1HTEUMML5RS797288 |
MA X68824 |
| June 18, 2026 | 1222000580 | NH, NH | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
GMC |
7GZ37TCG7LN006732 |
MA Y28790 |
| June 12, 2026 | EL00000433 | MA, MA | III | 4 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
GMC |
1GD37TCG1G1321533 |
MA V69061 |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-DMOVE | Driver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 391.11A-QMC | Qualifications - Having operated or authorized a person to operate a CMV without being qualified | License-related: High | ||||||||
| June 8, 2026 | 0995001347 | NH, NH | II | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML4RL718619 |
MA Y39045 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| GOLD MEDAL | 3 | December 13, 2024 |
| BOSTON SALADS | 1 | July 20, 2026 |
| MARKET BASKET | 1 | May 7, 2026 |
| SHAWS | 1 | January 12, 2026 |
| BEEKMAN FOODS | 1 | August 21, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2021 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 14, 2021 | DISMISSED | Property Freight Forwarder |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| January 1, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: October 4, 2026.
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