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DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS OF OHIO INC
DBA: Ds Ohio
Akron, OH
CarrierChk vetting signal
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1184841 · MC 473333
Satisfactory
Active 22 yrs, 9 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-473333 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
The Cincinnati Indemnity Company
Safety
Satisfactory
22.2% OOS · 39 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 22 yrs, 9 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 28.6% — above the 20.7% national average
- 39 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC473333
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
The Cincinnati Indemnity Company
BIPD · $750,000 · Policy EBA0778205
DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH)
BIPD · $750,000 · Policy OCA-0000159
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1184841
MC Number
MC-473333
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 29, 2026
FMCSA Registration
November 6, 2003
Authority Granted
December 1, 2003
Annual Mileage
259,168 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
880 West Waterloo Rd, Akron, OH 44314
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
John Haneberg
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsBeveragesPaper ProductsConstruction MaterialsU.S. MailOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
39
Driver Inspections
27
Vehicle Inspections
24
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance26
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate28.6% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (7.9pp higher)
22.2% of 18 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
56th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
7 of 14 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 19 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 19 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 19 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 19 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | OH | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| April 14, 2025 | OH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH14
PA8
NY5
Fleet & Equipment (19)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~16
of 7 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
10
Tractor
4
Dry Van
2
Not Applicable
2
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC2SHVZ3322 | 6 | 1 |
| 2020 Hino Conventional Type Truck | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8JV8L5S80284 | 4 | — |
| 2022 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML0NL439095 | 2 | 2 |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5328HM707775 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 1FVACWFC2RHVF8611 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML4LH851765 | 1 | — |
| 2024 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 1HTEUMML5RS489182 | 1 | — |
| 2012 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D6CL675208 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR0RSVH0981 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR2RSVK7781 | 1 | — |
Show all 19 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Freightliner M2 | Not Applicable · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC3SDWE2013 | 1 | — |
| 2023 International MV607 | Not Applicable · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML8PL762460 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD16NLNS3049 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD16PLNS3068 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ7AV6R5T54885 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ7AV7S5T57414 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Hino L6 | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ7DV3T5T50294 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Hino Incomplete Vehicle | Truck · Class 6 | 5PVNJ8AVXM5T50062 | 1 | — |
| Van Guard | Semi-trailer | 5V8VC5328HM70836 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (39)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 15, 2026 | E951625827 | SPRINGFIELD TWP PA | III | 2 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC3SDWE2013 |
OH PNQ4617 |
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 395.8F11-HOSM | HOS (Manner) - Driver's record of duty status failed to record total hours each duty status in each 24 hour period. Date: | |||||||||
| August 18, 2026 | 3255001698 | GRAFTON OH | III | — | — | LINDSTROM METRICS | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML8PL762460 |
OH PLN8118 |
| July 30, 2026 | 3225002563 | NEW SPRINGFIELD OH | II | 1 | — | EXEMPLIS LLC / EDI EXPRESS | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC3SDWE2013 |
OH PNQ4617 |
| 387.301A | Carrier -Motor carrier shall not engage in interstate or foreign commerce without proof of public liability and property damage insurance as required in 49 CFR 38 | |||||||||
| May 12, 2026 | SPRE613211 | SPRINGFIELD TWP PA | I | 9 | 1 | SCOTT ELECTRIC | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML0NL439095 |
OH PLZ3105 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 390.21TE2IV-D | Driver - Operate a rented CMV without rental agreement on-board vehicle | |||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 393.47D2-BLTBD | Drum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 7, 2026 | 1998000167 | CHILLICOTHE OH | II | 2 | — | DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS OF OHIO | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ7DV3T5T50294 |
OH PNP4217 |
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| March 3, 2026 | D507902051 | ANGOLA NY | II | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC2SHVZ3322 |
NY PNM8161 |
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| January 23, 2026 | D408602350 | SR376 CHIPPEWA TWP - CHIPPEWA, PA | II | 3 | 1 | DISTRIBUTION SOLUTIONS OF OHIO INC | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC2SHVZ3322 |
OH PNM8161 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any missing. | Lighting | ||||||||
| January 21, 2026 | 3255001113 | VERMILION OH | II | 3 | — | MENARDS | Straight Truck |
HINO |
5PVNJ7AV7S5T57414 |
OH PNH6889 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLUCR | State/Local Laws - Failure to pay UCR fee | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| December 23, 2025 | E131535705 | I90 WB MM 46 NORTH EAST TWP -, PA | III | — | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACWFC2SHVZ3322 |
OH PNM8161 |
| December 16, 2025 | 3247001382 | ASHLAND OH | II | 5 | 1 | TUXTON CHINA | Straight Truck |
INTERNATIONAL |
3HAEUMML0NL439095 |
OH PMR6482 |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TE2IV-D | Driver - Operate a rented CMV without rental agreement on-board vehicle | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| LOWES | 4 | December 4, 2024 |
| LINDSTROM METRICS | 1 | August 18, 2026 |
| EXEMPLIS LLC / EDI EXPRESS | 1 | July 30, 2026 |
| SCOTT ELECTRIC | 1 | May 12, 2026 |
| MENARDS | 1 | January 21, 2026 |
| TUXTON CHINA | 1 | December 16, 2025 |
| MAXLITE | 1 | August 29, 2025 |
| MAYFLOWER EZLOG | 1 | December 30, 2024 |
| ELITE LIGHTING | 1 | August 27, 2024 |
| LARSON MANUFACTURING COMPANY | 1 | May 15, 2024 |
| DISTRIBUTIONS SOLUTIONS OF OHIO | 1 | April 2, 2024 |
| PELLA | 1 | January 12, 2024 |
2 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| May 20, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 4, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 7, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| June 27, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 22, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 22, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 19, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 20, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| May 19, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 14, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Filed |
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