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DISTRIBUTION LINK LLC
Columbus, OH
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Authority, insurance, safety rating and crash records checked
FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 809830 · MC 360132
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 27 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-360132 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
20.0% OOS · 7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 27 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC360132
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP17321A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
809830
MC Number
MC-360132
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
December 4, 2025
FMCSA Registration
May 10, 1999
Authority Granted
July 28, 1999
Annual Mileage
250,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
9301 Intermodal Ct N, Columbus, OH 43217
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Charles Jr Davis
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelIntermodalDry BulkPaper Products
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
20.0% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
5 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
50.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 44th 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
7
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
3
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (29.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (7)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2026 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJA6CK0BDAV2687 | 4 | 3 OOS |
| February 10, 2026 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | FREIGHTLIN · 1FUJA6CG12LJ12183 | 3 | Passed |
| May 2, 2025 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGBDV3FDFZ6525 | 1 | Passed |
| February 24, 2025 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGBDV3FDFZ6525 | 0 | Clean |
| January 21, 2025 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | FREIGHTLIN · 3AKJGEDR9DSFE3692 | 1 | Passed |
| August 6, 2024 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | FRHT · 3AKJGBDV3FDFZ6525 | 2 | 1 OOS |
| May 22, 2024 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | FRHT · 1FUJA6CK55LN96500 | 0 | Clean |
What Inspectors Found
Roadside findings from FMCSA's rolling 24-month window, grouped the way FMCSA groups them. This is separate from the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 6 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 6 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 6 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 6 inspections
| Date | Category | Violation | Sev. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | Out of service |
| August 6, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Tires | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 8 | Out of service |
| February 28, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 4 | Out of service |
| May 2, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Phone Call | Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone | 10 | Cited |
| January 21, 2025 | Unsafe Driving · Seat Belt | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | 7 | Cited |
| February 10, 2026 | Unsafe Driving · Dangerous Driving | State/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way | 5 | Cited |
| February 28, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Brakes All Others | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 4 | Cited |
| February 10, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Coupling Devices | Coupling - 20% or less of the fifth wheel fasteners on either side missing/ineffective | 3 | Cited |
| February 10, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | 2 | Cited |
| February 28, 2026 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | 1 | Cited |
| August 6, 2024 | Vehicle Maintenance · Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | Wheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective | 1 | Cited |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH7
Fleet & Equipment (10)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 4 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
5
Tractor
5
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGBDV3FDFZ6525 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4KR211028 | 2 | — |
| 2002 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CG12LJ12183 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK0BDAV2687 | 1 | 1 |
| 2005 Freightliner Columbia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJA6CK55LN96500 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDR9DSFE3692 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C3KR210713 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4GT004035 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4KR210333 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXGT003679 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 28, 1999 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| May 30, 2015 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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