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DISTINCTIVE INC

DOT 1332163
MC 2942
Entity Carrier
708 GAR HIGHWAY, SWANSEA, MA 02771 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated0 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
1332163
ACTIVE

Overview

DISTINCTIVE INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Apr 2026, based in Swansea, Massachusetts. It operates a fleet of 13 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Flatbed.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
33.333333333333336%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityCommon
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedApr 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 0
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
✓
18 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

15
Inspections, 24 mo
40
Violations, 24 mo
1
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-08-04
393.9A-LHLI — Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-08-04
393.9A-LCL — Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-08-04
393.9A-LIL — Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-08-04
393.11A1-LLPL — Lighting - License plate lamp missing (Unit 1)
2026-08-04
396.9D2-FTF — Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report (Unit 1)
2026-08-04
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 1)
2026-07-31
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2026-07-31
393.53B-B — Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 2)
2026-07-31
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2026-07-31
393.45D-BAAL — Air Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-07-31
393.9A-LSML — Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2026-07-31
393.9A-LLPL — Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative (Unit 2)
2026-07-31
393.55E-B — Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 (Unit 2)
2026-07-31
393.60C — Windshield - Damaged or Discolored (Unit 1)
2026-07-31
393.9A-LTSIR — Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit (Unit 1)
2026-07-31
393.9A-LSLI — Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. (Unit 1)
2026-07-31
393.9A-LCL — Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-07-31
393.9A-LIL — Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-07-31
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 1)
2025-12-10
392.2-SLL — State/Local Laws - (Unit 1)
2025-11-07
393.11A1-LSML — Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing (Unit 1)
2025-11-07
393.203C-CBP — Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened (Unit 1)
2025-11-07
393.11A1-LLPL — Lighting - License plate lamp missing (Unit 1)
2025-11-07
393.9A-LSLI — Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. (Unit 1)
2025-11-07
393.60C — Windshield - Damaged or Discolored (Unit 1)
2025-11-07
393.95A1 — Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. (Unit 1)
2025-11-07
393.209E-SPSLA — Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. (Unit 1)
2025-11-07
393.55D1-B — Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998. (Unit 1)
2025-11-03
392.2-SLL — State/Local Laws - (Unit 1)
2025-11-03
392.2-SLL — State/Local Laws - (Unit 1)

Fleet Profile

Power units13
Drivers11
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMid-size carrier (11–50 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

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Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-2942

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is DISTINCTIVE INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 1332163 holds Common operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does DISTINCTIVE INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is DISTINCTIVE INC's safety rating?
DISTINCTIVE INC does not currently have a safety rating on file with FMCSA. That's common: ratings come from an on-site compliance review, and most carriers have never been selected for one. Its driver out-of-service rate is 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does DISTINCTIVE INC operate?
It runs 13 power units with 11 drivers on file.

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708 GAR HIGHWAY
SWANSEA, MA 02771
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