PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO is a motor carrier based in MITCHELL, SD registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 178102 and MC number 172677. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, a span of roughly 52 years. PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO reports a fleet of 15 power units and 18 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes General Freight, Grain, Feed, Hay, Beverages, and Paper Products. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 14 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% and 1 reported crash. Recent inspections have been recorded in MN, SD, and WI. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of January 1996. Operating authority is active for: contract carrier.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.
Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 172677 | Inactive | Active | None | 2008-12-10 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 2015-11-01 00:00:00 |
States where PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.
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