P & B Transportation Inc
USDOT 653395 · MC-302954 · Bismarck, North Dakota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
P & B Transportation Inc is a corporation based in Bismarck, North Dakota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 75 power units and 65 drivers, which ranks it #39 by fleet size among 73 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in North Dakota. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 202 times – about 2.7 inspections per power unit. 16.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% 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 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (7 injuries, 0 fatalities, 7 tow-away), or 9.3 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, drive-away / towaway, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, fresh produce and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | P & B Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 653395 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-302954 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1807 Revere Dr, Bismarck, ND 58501 |
| Phone | (701) 221-2465 |
| First registered | Aug 6, 1996 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 15, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 653395.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 75 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 135 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.87 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 7,553,309 miles reported for 2024 – about 100,711 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 65 CDL drivers; 58 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 7 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 North Dakota carriers with 50+ units (73).
| Measure | P & B Transportation Inc | Same size, US | ND average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 16.5% | 20.5% | 22.1% | 19% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.5% | 3.3% | 1.2% | 85% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.3 | 4.8 | 2.9 | 96% higher than average |
| Inspections | 202 | 202 with a driver check, 97 with a vehicle check, 89 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated May 23, 2019) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: coal / coke (294 of 5,000 carriers); drive-away / towaway (383 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Martin Construction Inc USDOT 1042722 | Dickinson | 71 | 45 | 28 | 20.0% | 2 |
Other carriers near Bismarck
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crosscountry Freight Solutions Inc USDOT 313378 | Bismarck | 450 | 507 | 404 | 15.4% | 17 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of P & B Transportation Inc?
P & B Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 653395 and operating authority MC-302954.
How many trucks does P & B Transportation Inc have?
It reports 75 power units (75 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 135 trailers, with 65 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 15, 2025).
Where is P & B Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Bismarck, North Dakota 58501.
What is the out-of-service rate of P & B Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 16.5% of vehicle inspections and 0.5% 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.