Roach and Smith Distributors Inc
USDOT 283863 · MC-504744 · Missoula, Montana · Intrastate (non-hazmat) for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Roach and Smith Distributors Inc (dba Summit Beverage) is a corporation based in Missoula, Montana, registered with the FMCSA as an intrastate (non-hazmat) carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 78 power units and 56 drivers, which ranks it #20 by fleet size among 34 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Montana. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 35 times – about 0.4 inspections per power unit. 15.8% of vehicle inspections and 5.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records no reportable crashes for this carrier in the last 24 months. Its registered cargo types are general freight, meat, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Roach and Smith Distributors Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Summit Beverage |
| USDOT number | 283863 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-504744 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Intrastate (non-hazmat) |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3299 Flynn Lane, Missoula, MT 59808 |
| Phone | (406) 218-7511 |
| First registered | Dec 15, 1986 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 283863.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 48 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 30 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 31 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.72 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 1,107,708 miles reported for 2025 – about 14,201 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 46 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Montana carriers with 50+ units (34).
| Measure | Roach and Smith Distributors | Same size, US | MT average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 15.8% | 20.5% | 16.4% | 23% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 5.7% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 72% higher than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.0 | 4.8 | 2.8 | none recorded |
| Inspections | 35 | 35 with a driver check, 19 with a vehicle check, 15 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Roach and Smith Distributors Inc?
Roach and Smith Distributors Inc is registered with USDOT number 283863 and operating authority MC-504744.
How many trucks does Roach and Smith Distributors Inc have?
It reports 78 power units (30 tractors, 48 straight trucks) and 31 trailers, with 56 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Feb 24, 2026).
Where is Roach and Smith Distributors Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Missoula, Montana 59808.
What is the out-of-service rate of Roach and Smith Distributors Inc?
Over 24 months, 15.8% of vehicle inspections and 5.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.