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Carrier profile · USDOT 273567 · MC-1008867 · Updated Jun 30, 2026
BALAS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
19 power unitsavg 6 yrRegional · 7 statesFREELAND, PA94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1008867 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
19Power units
14 observed · MCS-150
18Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.0Avg age (yr)
2015–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 30, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileMultiple injury crashes
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 40 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1986.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 47 inspections.
USDOT registration4040 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo10.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
6 yr
Model years 2015–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
40 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1986 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
BALAS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY (USDOT 273567) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 30, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA effective Jun 1, 2020 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 30, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 10.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
The carrier received 30 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 20 vehicle-level and 30 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 30, 2026.
It reports 19 power units and 11 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 21, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 7, 1989 in the federal record refreshed Jun 30, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is BALAS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY's USDOT number?
BALAS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY's USDOT number is 273567, and its motor carrier number is MC-1008867.
Is BALAS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY authorized to operate?
As of Jun 30, 2026, BALAS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is BALAS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY's safety record?
BALAS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY has a 10.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 47 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is BALAS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY's fleet?
BALAS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY operates 19 power units and 11 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is BALAS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY based?
BALAS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY is based in FREELAND, PA, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.
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