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Carrier profile · USDOT 402998 · MC1550385 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Forward Distributing

Standish, MI · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1990
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedLiquids/Gases
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (989) 846-4501
58
Power units
37
Drivers
14
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
874K
Annual miles
36 yr
Registered
96
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Driver OOS above average: 7.1% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates16/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 0 of 14 inspections
Driver out-of-service
7.1%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 14 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.57 per 1M mi
Total inspections
14
Driver inspections
14
Vehicle inspections
14
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1550385
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. May 22, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Emcasco Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
58
Power units
34
Trucks
14
Tractors owned
13
Trailers owned
37
Drivers
31
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Liquids/Gases
Annual mileage
873,882 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
402998
MC / docket
MC-1550385
Legal name
Forward Distributing
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jul 30, 1990
Last MCS-150
Apr 14, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
37 (31)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Forward Distributing's USDOT number?

Forward Distributing's USDOT number is 402998 and its docket number is MC1550385.

Is Forward Distributing authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Forward Distributing's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 14 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle and 7.1% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Forward Distributing's fleet?

58 power units and 37 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 14, 2025.

What insurance does Forward Distributing carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Emcasco Insurance Company.

Where is Forward Distributing located?

Forward Distributing is located at 219 N Front St, Standish, MI, 48658-9428. Phone: (989) 846-4501.

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