Carrier profile · USDOT 184089 · MC267378 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

The Distribution Group

Grand Rapids, MI · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightFresh ProduceMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated Food+2 more
91
Power units
114
Drivers
24
Inspections · 24 mo
5
Crashes · 24 mo
4.0M
Annual miles
52 yr
Registered
84
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 41.7% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
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
41.7%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 5 of 12 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 24 inspections
Crashes
5
0 fatal2 injury5 tow-away
Crash rate 0.63 per 1M mi
Total inspections
24
Driver inspections
24
Vehicle inspections
12
People injured
2
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC267378
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Sep 30, 2021Liability (BIPD) · Zurich American Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
91
Power units
91
Trucks
90
Tractors owned
125
Trailers owned
114
Drivers
114
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Annual mileage
3,996,499 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
184089
MC / docket
MC-267378
Legal name
The Distribution Group
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Dec 16, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
114 (114)
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 The Distribution Group's USDOT number?

The Distribution Group's USDOT number is 184089 and its docket number is MC267378.

Is The Distribution Group authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is The Distribution Group's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 24 roadside inspections, a 41.7% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 5 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is The Distribution Group's fleet?

91 power units and 114 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Dec 16, 2025.

What insurance does The Distribution Group carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Zurich American Insurance Company.

Where is The Distribution Group located?

The Distribution Group is located at 650 Ionia Ave SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503. Phone: (616) 475-0900.

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