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FRONTIER DISTRIBUTING INC
Oxford, MI
CarrierChk vetting signal
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 518491
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 54 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
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 54 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
518491
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
November 12, 2024
FMCSA Registration
April 2, 1993
Annual Mileage
1,900,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
201 East Drahner Road, Oxford, MI 48371
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Mark E. Smith
Cargo Types
General FreightGrain/FeedOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
54
Driver Inspections
34
Vehicle Inspections
28
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving12
Hours of Service2
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 31 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
3 of 15 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 32 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 32 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 32 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 32 inspections
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 16, 2025 | OH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IN12
MI10
OH10
KY4
PA4
WV1
Fleet & Equipment (27)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~19
of 31 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~8
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Truck
13
Dry Van
8
Tractor
5
Not Applicable
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHBPDV3SLVX0327 | 4 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHBPDVXRLVC7660 | 4 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533CG426101 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDR0LSLM1034 | 3 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHC5DVXMDMJ0626 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHBPDV3RLVC7662 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDVXJSJV3274 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV6PDNS5174 | 2 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHC5DV8MDMJ0625 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHBPDV1RLVC7661 | 2 | — |
Show all 27 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHBPDV1SLVX0326 | 2 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHBPDVXSLVX0325 | 2 | — |
| 2005 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 96 ft | 1GRAA96235B708727 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 32 ft | 1UYVS2322AP974503 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 45 ft | 1UYVS24526P763902 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533FG205215 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535DP574719 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV1JSJV3275 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV3JSJV3276 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV7JSJV3278 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC5NDNJ7572 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Truck · Class 8 | 3ALHHTDV9NDNE8600 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C5GT072022 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHBPDV7RLVC7664 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHBPDV8SLVX0324 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Western Star 47X Chassis | Truck · Class 8 | 5KKHBPDV9RLVC7665 | 1 | — |
| 2006 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 48 ft | 5V8VA48266M602514 | 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 (54)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 21, 2026 | 1339001358 | FINDLAY OH | II | — | — | PURINA MILLS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHLDV6PDNS5174 1UYVS2535DP574719 |
IN 3354167 MI F176654 |
| August 26, 2026 | HARTD02411 | MI, MI | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGEDV3JSJV3276 1UYVS2322AP974503 |
MI RC51772 MI E558704 |
| August 5, 2026 | 3257001171 | CAMBRIDGE OH | III | — | — | FRONTIER DISTRIBUTING INC. | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHBPDVXSLVX0325 |
MI RC46696 |
| July 2, 2026 | 7250002109 | WEST HARRISON IN | II | — | — | FRONTIER | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHBPDV7RLVC7664 |
MI RC36764 |
| June 9, 2026 | 1772001092 | ROOTSTOWN OH | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHBPDV1RLVC7661 |
MI RC34941 |
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| May 13, 2026 | B215613312 | CALIFORNIA BORO PA | I | — | — | FRONTIER DISTRIBUTING | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHBPDV1RLVC7661 |
MI RC34941 |
| April 20, 2026 | CELMS01698 | N I-75 @ SQUARE LAKE RD, MI | III | 1 | — | S/C | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHLDV6PDNS5174 1UYVS2535DP574719 |
IN 3354167 MI F176654 |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| February 10, 2026 | 5224001065 | BLOOMFIELD IN | III | 1 | — | FEEDERS PET SUPPLY | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHBPDV3SLVX0327 |
MI RC46694 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| February 4, 2026 | CELMS01620 | S I-75 @ BIG BEAVER RD, MI | III | 1 | — | S/C | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJGEDVXJSJV3274 1UYVS2533FG205215 |
MI RB77432 MI F380728 |
| 392.2-SLLIT | State/Local Laws - Improper turns | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| February 4, 2026 | S198004196 | EDMONTON, KY | III | — | — | FEEDERS PET SUPPLY | Straight Truck |
WESTERN STAR |
5KKHBPDV3SLVX0327 |
MI RC46694 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| FEEDERS PET SUPPLY | 2 | February 10, 2026 |
| BB BULLDOGS | 2 | September 10, 2025 |
| PURINA MILLS | 1 | September 21, 2026 |
| FRONTIER DISTRIBUTION INC | 1 | August 8, 2025 |
| PET FOOD CENTER | 1 | March 25, 2025 |
| FAMILY FARM AND HOME | 1 | February 13, 2025 |
| NUTRIPACK | 1 | February 10, 2025 |
| FRONTIER DELIVERIES INC | 1 | December 13, 2023 |
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