Purple Squirrel · FMCSA Background Report
NORTHEASTERN DISTRIBUTING CO INC
DOT 6655 · Carrier
Report DateAugust 18, 2026
⚠️CAUTION — flags found, review before proceeding
Always call back on the FMCSA-registered number (610-374-2242) — not the number that contacted you. Scammers impersonate legitimate carriers and brokers.
Company Information
Legal NameNORTHEASTERN DISTRIBUTING CO INC
Registered Since06/01/1974
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered Address1150 BERN RD, READING, PA, 19610-2061
Phone610-374-2242
Company OfficerPAUL KOZLOFF
MCS-150 Filed06/28/2005
Risk Assessment
MCS-150 last filed 21+ years ago — may be inactive
Authority held for 52.3 years
Active FMCSA authority: Authorized to operate
Authority & Licensing
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierNone
Insurance & Bond Filings
No insurance or bond filings found on file.
Fleet & Safety
Power Units5
Drivers8
Safety RatingC (1988-09-06)
Cargo Carried
Refrigerated Food, Beverages
US Inspections (24 months)
| Inspections | Out of Service | Out of Service % |
|---|
| 0 |
0 |
0% |
US Crashes (24 months)
| Fatal | Injury | Tow | Total |
|---|
| 0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
Other Companies at This Address
No other FMCSA-registered entities found at this address — clean address signal.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is NORTHEASTERN DISTRIBUTING CO INC authorized to operate?
NORTHEASTERN DISTRIBUTING CO INC (DOT 6655) is on file with FMCSA. Current status: CAUTION — flags found, review before proceeding.
Is NORTHEASTERN DISTRIBUTING CO INC safe to book a load with?
FMCSA's official safety rating is "C". This report also checks insurance, authority history, and other risk signals FMCSA's rating alone won't show you.
What is NORTHEASTERN DISTRIBUTING CO INC's DOT number?
NORTHEASTERN DISTRIBUTING CO INC's FMCSA identifiers: DOT 6655.
How do I contact NORTHEASTERN DISTRIBUTING CO INC?
The phone number on file with FMCSA is 610-374-2242.