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Carrier profile · USDOT 178102 · MC172677 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Porter Distributing Co

Mitchell, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated FoodBeverages+1 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 996-7465
15
Power units
18
Drivers
15
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
570K
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
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 5 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 15 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.88 per 1M mi
Total inspections
15
Driver inspections
15
Vehicle inspections
5
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1996)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC172677
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Nov 1, 2015Liability (BIPD) · United Fire & Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
15
Power units
15
Trucks
11
Tractors owned
15
Trailers owned
18
Drivers
18
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsGrain, Feed, HayMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Annual mileage
570,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
178102
MC / docket
MC-172677
Legal name
Porter Distributing Co
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Feb 25, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
18 (18)
Hazmat
No
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 Porter Distributing Co's USDOT number?

Porter Distributing Co's USDOT number is 178102 and its docket number is MC172677.

Is Porter Distributing Co authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Porter Distributing Co's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 15 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Porter Distributing Co's fleet?

15 power units and 18 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 25, 2026.

What insurance does Porter Distributing Co carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with United Fire & Casualty Co..

Where is Porter Distributing Co located?

Porter Distributing Co is located at 212 S Langdon St, Mitchell, SD, 57301. Phone: (605) 996-7465.

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