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POTTER DISTRIBUTING INC
Grand Rapids, MI
CarrierChk vetting signal
No flags raised
Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 1196902
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
14.3% OOS · 8 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 16.7% — below the 20.7% national average
- 8 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1196902
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
MCS-150 Filed
January 29, 2026
FMCSA Registration
December 31, 2003
Annual Mileage
573,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
4037 Roger B Chaffee Blvd Se, Grand Rapids, MI 49548
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Amy Nichols
Officer 2
Robert Morris
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsOther Cargo
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
14.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
16.7%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 32nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
8
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
6
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (8)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 10, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALACXFC6NDMZ0047 | 0 | Clean |
| October 29, 2025 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDV0PDUD7796 | 0 | Clean |
| October 14, 2025 | WV | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACXFC6NDMZ0047 | 0 | Clean |
| September 24, 2025 | KY | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJHHFG8NSNN1473 | 0 | Clean |
| August 12, 2025 | PA | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HAEUMML0LL846671 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| April 11, 2025 | IN | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJHLDV2PDUD7797 | 1 | Passed |
| February 5, 2025 | NY | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 3ALACXFC6NDMZ0047 | 0 | Clean |
| June 11, 2024 | IL | Level III — Driver Only | FRT · 3AKJHLDV2PDUD7797 | 2 | Passed |
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | IN | — | — | 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
NY2
IL1
IN1
KY1
MI1
PA1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
3
Tractor
3
Truck
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC6NDMZ0047 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV2PDUD7797 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532K6RJ443002 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532R7161101 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHFG8NSNN1473 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV0PDUD7796 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4LR845005 | 1 | — |
| 2020 International MV607 | Truck · Class 6 | 3HAEUMML0LL846671 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
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