Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
91 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 184089 · MC-267378 ·
The Distribution Group
91 power unitsavg 4.9 yrRegional · 4 statesGRAND RAPIDS, MI74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-267378 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
91Power units
19 observed · MCS-150
22Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.9Avg age (yr)
2011–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.9 yr
Model years 2011–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP (USDOT 184089) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Sep 30, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 36.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier received 24 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 11 vehicle-level and 24 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier has 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It reports 91 power units and 114 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 16, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP's USDOT number?
THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP's USDOT number is 184089, and its motor carrier number is MC-267378.
Is THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 3, 2026. THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP's safety record?
THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP has a 36.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 38 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP's fleet?
THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP operates 91 power units and 114 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP based?
THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP is based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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