FMCSA Carrier Profile
FORWARD DISTRIBUTING
Standish, MI
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 402998 · MC 1550385
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1550385 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
7.7% OOS · 20 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 5.3% — below the 20.7% national average
- 20 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1550385
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $1,000,000 required
Insurance on File
EMCASCO Insurance Company
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 6E15814
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
402998
MC Number
MC-1550385
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
April 14, 2025
FMCSA Registration
July 30, 1990
Authority Granted
June 21, 2023
Annual Mileage
873,882 mi (2024)
Contact Information
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
7.7% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
13 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
0.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 19th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
20
Driver Inspections
5
Vehicle Inspections
19
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (14.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate5.3% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (20)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 24, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1NKWGGGG80J174800 | 0 | Clean |
| April 3, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALACXD26LDLY9520 | 1 | 1 OOS |
| March 23, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALACXD26LDLY9520 | 1 | Passed |
| February 11, 2026 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKYD48X3LJ297865 | 0 | Clean |
| September 2, 2025 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 2NP3LN0X4DM19107 | 0 | Clean |
| July 30, 2025 | MI | Level I — Full | KW · 1XKZD40X2JJ184244 | 1 | Passed |
| May 15, 2025 | MI | Level I — Full | WSTR · 5KJJBWD14PLUF3565 | 0 | Clean |
| April 21, 2025 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKZD40X8LJ395029 | 0 | Clean |
| February 28, 2025 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKYD48X3LJ297865 | 1 | Passed |
| February 25, 2025 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKYD49X1FJ454201 | 0 | Clean |
| February 21, 2025 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3ALACXD28LDLY9521 | 1 | Passed |
| January 28, 2025 | MI | Level II — Walk-Around | PTRB · 1NPXGGGG20D442351 | 2 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 20 inspection records
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 27, 2026 | MI | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Ice |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MI19
IL1
Fleet & Equipment (23)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~19
of 58 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Tank
4
Truck
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ptrb | — | 1NPXGGGG20D442351 | 3 | — |
| Heil | — | 1HLA3A8D8P7L56578 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Westmor Industries | Tank · 44 ft | 1W9P14425EM350726 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD48X3LJ297865 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1FJ454201 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXD26LDLY9520 | 2 | 1 |
| Ttsi | — | 4HUTA4334TG121992 | 2 | — |
| Exosent | — | 1E96P4222KC519175 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-550 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF5HT5NDA17299 | 1 | — |
| Heil | — | 1HLA4A8D6P7L56799 | 1 | — |
Show all 23 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kw | — | 1NKWGGGG80J174800 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | — | 1NPXGGGG90D320909 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 47 ft | 1PMKA4765K7016093 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 51 ft | 1PMS25161G5015411 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X2JJ184244 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth T880 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKZD40X8LJ395029 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD40X3LD688038 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | — | 2NP3LN0X4DM19107 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXD28LDLY9521 | 1 | — |
| Mac | — | 558MEBW63MK005419 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Heil Trailer International | Tank · 47 ft | 5HTAB4767W7L61964 | 1 | — |
| Heil | — | 5HTAB4864H7L82000 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Western Star 49X Chassis | Tractor · Class 8 | 5KJJBWD14PLUF3565 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 21, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
| June 21, 2023 | Active GRANTED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 22, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
BOC-3 Process Agent
AllAmerican Agents of Process
945 S Marion Rd, Sioux Falls, SD, 57106
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