Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 248843 · MC171715 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Total Distribution Inc

Canton, OH · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1984
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodal Containers+6 more
98
Power units
82
Drivers
101
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
4.2M
Annual miles
42 yr
Registered
95
/ 100
Clear to load

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Contact details shared with 3 other USDOTs: Can mean affiliates or a filing service, but also chameleon carriers. No active broker authority: Can haul on its own trucks, but should not broker loads to other carriers.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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
10.6%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 7 of 66 inspections
Driver out-of-service
2.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 2 of 101 inspections
Crashes
2
0 fatal2 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.24 per 1M mi
Total inspections
101
Driver inspections
101
Vehicle inspections
66
People injured
2
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1987)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Inactive
Docket
MC171715
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property, Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoOn file
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Required, not on file

Filings on record

  1. Sep 1, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Zurich American Insurance Company · $1,000,000
  2. —Cargo · Illinois Union Insurance Company

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
98
Power units
98
Trucks
79
Tractors owned
298
Trailers owned
82
Drivers
82
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodal ContainersU.S. MailChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction
Annual mileage
4,243,523 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
248843
MC / docket
MC-171715
Legal name
Total Distribution Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jul 20, 1984
Last MCS-150
Mar 30, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
82 (82)
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.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 3 other active USDOTs.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (330) 453-3709

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Total Distribution Inc's USDOT number?

Total Distribution Inc's USDOT number is 248843 and its docket number is MC171715.

Is Total Distribution Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Total Distribution Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 101 roadside inspections, a 10.6% vehicle and 2.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 2 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Total Distribution Inc's fleet?

98 power units and 82 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 30, 2026.

What insurance does Total Distribution Inc carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Zurich American Insurance Company, plus cargo insurance.

Where is Total Distribution Inc located?

Total Distribution Inc is located at 2207 Kimball Rd NE, Canton, OH, 44707. Phone: (330) 453-3709.

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