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Carrier profile · USDOT 653395 · MC-302954 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
P & B Transportation Inc
75 power unitsavg 8 yrNational · 20 statesBISMARCK, ND88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-302954 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
75Power units
68 observed · MCS-150
96Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.0Avg age (yr)
2001–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 30 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1996.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 377 inspections.
USDOT registration3030 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo16.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
7 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8 yr
Model years 2001–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
30 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1996 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
P & B TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 653395) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY effective Feb 1, 2022 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 16.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 205 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 100 vehicle-level and 205 driver-level — across 20 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 75 power units and 65 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 15, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 23, 2019 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is P & B TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?
P & B TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 653395, and its motor carrier number is MC-302954.
Is P & B TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, P & B TRANSPORTATION INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is P & B TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?
P & B TRANSPORTATION INC has a 16.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 377 roadside inspections, with 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is P & B TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?
P & B TRANSPORTATION INC operates 75 power units and 65 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is P & B TRANSPORTATION INC based?
P & B TRANSPORTATION INC is based in BISMARCK, ND, with roadside inspections recorded across 20 states.
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