Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 653395 · MC-302954 ·
P & B Transportation Inc
75 power unitsavg 8.1 yrNational · 20 statesBISMARCK, ND88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-302954 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
75Power units
67 observed · MCS-150
93Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.1Avg age (yr)
2001–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
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 379 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.1 yr
Model years 2001–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
30 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1996 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
3 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
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. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 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. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 15.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 192 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 92 vehicle-level and 192 driver-level — across 20 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 75 power units and 65 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 15, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 23, 2019 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 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?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 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 15.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 379 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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