Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
75 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 653395 · MC-302954
P & B TRANSPORTATION INC
75 power unitsavg 8.2 yrNational · 20 statesBISMARCK, ND
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-302954 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
75Power units
73 observed · MCS-150
97Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.2Avg age (yr)
2000–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
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 366 inspections.
Operating authority2929 yr active
since 1996Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo15.515.5 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
7 in 24moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.2 yr
Model years 2000–2026 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
29 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1996 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is P & B TRANSPORTATION INC safe to work with?
Is P & B TRANSPORTATION INC safe to load? P & B TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 653395, MC-302954) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in BISMARCK, ND, operating 75 power units and 65 drivers. Operating authority has been active 29 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 366 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 15.5% (below the 22.26% national average), with 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
P&P & B TRANSPORTATION INC 88
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Safety
366 inspections · 24 mo · vs national benchmarks
Out-of-service rate· trailing 24 months vs national benchmark
Vehicle OOS 15.5% (24-mo)97 veh insp · 24-mo · nat'l 22.26%
050%nat'l 22.26%
Driver OOS 0.5% (24-mo)209 drv insp · 24-mo · nat'l 6.67%
030%nat'l 6.67%
OOS trajectory· trailing 6-mo vehicle-OOS rate vs national
11.8% now▼ Improving
Inspection coverage· expected vs observed · the fraud signal
Inspection coverage
How heavily FMCSA inspects this fleet for its size — it tells you how much to trust the safety signals above. Thin coverage on a young authority is a fraud signal nobody else surfaces.
Under-inspected
Expected
Well-monitored
Heavily inspected
≈1.4 / unit·yr
thin signalabundant signal
Within the expected band for a 75-unit fleet — FMCSA has inspected this carrier often enough that the out-of-service and violation signals above are statistically trustworthy.
- Registered power units
- 75
- Inspections · 24 mo
- 209
- Annualized
- ≈105 / yr
- Coverage
- ≈1.4 inspections / unit · yr
Violation themes· decoded · grouped by BASIC
What this carrier actually gets cited for — FMCSA violation codes decoded into plain English, ranked by frequency.
- 392.2 State/local traffic law violation (speeding, etc.)Unsafe Driving84
- 393.75 Tires (defective / underinflated / worn)Vehicle Maintenance38 · 23 OOS
- 393.45 Brake tubing / hose defectsVehicle Maintenance27 · 8 OOS
- 393.9 Inoperative required lampsVehicle Maintenance25 · 2 OOS
- 393.207 Parts & accessories (vehicle condition)Vehicle Maintenance9 · 6 OOS
- 393.55 Antilock brake system (ABS)Vehicle Maintenance9
- 396.3 Inspection / repair / maintenance not performedVehicle Maintenance9 · 4 OOS
- 395.8 Record of duty status (log / ELD) not current or missingHOS Compliance9
- 393.11 Required lamps/reflectors missingVehicle Maintenance5
- 395.3 Driving beyond hours-of-service limitsHOS Compliance5
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Authority & insurance
Can they legally + adequately haul your load?
Operating authority· 49 CFR · per type
Operating authority
- Common
- Active
- Contract
- None
- Broker
- None
Insurance & bonds
BIPD / liability (required)Filed with FMCSA
CargoNone
Surety bond (BMC-84)None
Insurance continuity· insurer · policy · lapses
$750k BIPD · 10 insurers · 1 lapseCoverage lapse
+7 earlier
Northland · 97–99
Empire Fire · 01–04
Sentry Select · 10–14
Great West · 14–16
National · 17–20
National Union · 20–22
19962022
No BIPD policy is currently in force in the filing history. The authority record may still list one on file — request a COI to confirm current coverage.
13 insurer eras · collapsed from 26 filings
| Insurer | Period | Limit | Renewals |
|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | Jan 2022 → Feb 2022 | $750k | 1 |
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | Feb 2020 → Jan 2022 | $750k | 3 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | Feb 2017 → Feb 2020 | $750k | 3 |
| HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. | Feb 2016 → Feb 2017 | $750k | 2 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | Feb 2014 → Feb 2016 | $750k | 2 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | Feb 2010 → Jan 2014 | $750k | 1 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | Feb 2009 → Feb 2010 | $750k | 1 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | May 2004 → Feb 2005 | $750k | 3 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | Apr 2001 → Jun 2004 | $750k | 5 |
| GULF INSURANCE CO. | Apr 2000 → Apr 2001 | $750k | 2 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | Apr 1999 → Apr 2000 | $750k | 1 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | Apr 1997 → Apr 1999 | $750k | 1 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | Apr 1996 → Apr 1997 | $750k | 1 |
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Equipment & fleet
VIN-decoded · NHTSA vPIC
Capacity· power units = haulable capacity; trailers are towed
- Registered power units (MCS-150)
- 75
- Observed power (24 mo)
- 73
- Trailers (towed)
- 97
Capacity is power units only — trailers are towed equipment and are never summed into a fleet-size figure.
Fleet age· model years · decoded VINs
Average age
2026
Newest model yr
2000
Oldest model yr
VINs decoded
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Operations & lanes
Revealed by inspection density across 20 states · 24 mo
Operating footprint· revealed by roadside-inspection geography
Operating radiusNational
revealedStates observed1919
US statesInspections · 24 mo208208
ND busiestInspection density by state· each tile = a state · shade = inspections, last 24 mo
Home base
BISMARCK, ND
Top corridor
ND
Density
fewermore
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Network & fraud
Affiliated entities & reincarnation signals · for review, not a verdict
Last 12 months: 3 trucks also ran under 3 other carriers
VINs inspected under this carrier were recently inspected under other USDOTs too — the active double-broker / shared-equipment signal: USDOT 957174USDOT 116455USDOT 307813Some overlap is legitimate (leased or sold equipment); review alongside the other signals.
Show all-time history (28 trucks · 26 carriers)
Across all inspections on record: USDOT 307813USDOT 1223051USDOT 2061877USDOT 3786677USDOT 212390USDOT 3443952USDOT 957174USDOT 116455
Shares a company officer with other carriers
paul mueller — 5 carriers: USDOT 648394USDOT 2261624USDOT 2812467USDOT 2833245
Capacity consistency· registered vs roadside-observed power units
Registered (MCS-150)7575
Observed (24 mo)7373
Shared w/ other carriers2828
Registered and roadside-observed capacity are broadly consistent.
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Identity & contact
FMCSA census + L&I dossier
Location
- Physical address
- 1807 REVERE DR, BISMARCK, ND, 58501
- Mailing address
- PO BOX 1974, BISMARCK, ND, 58502
- Operation
- Interstate· Hazmat
Contact
- Phone
- (701) 221-2465
- Fax
- (701) 224-1353
- Web domain
- pbtransportation.com
Registration
- Officer
- Paul Mueller
- USDOT / docket
- 653395 · MC-302954
- First registered
- 08/06/1996
- Last MCS-150
- 01/15/2025 · 7,553,309 mi (2024)
- FMCSA safety rating
- Satisfactory · 05/23/2019
- D-U-N-S
- —
Fleet (self-reported · MCS-150)
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Federal activity
Daily-captured FMCSA licensing & insurance changes — monitored by Vektor
Federal record activity· monitored daily by Vektor
No licensing or insurance changes captured since Vektor began monitoring this carrier (June 2026). Quiet is usually good.
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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 2026-06-13, 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 15.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 366 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.