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Carrier profile · USDOT 399953 · Updated 06/13/2026

DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC

DBA INTERSTATE BATTERIES

196 power unitsavg 8.2 yrNational · 25 statesDALLAS, TX
CARRIER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
196Power units
101 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.2Avg age (yr)
2003–2026 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Established 36 yearsOut-of-service rates below national averageMultiple injury crashes
Operating authority36 yr active
since 1990
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo9.5%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
4 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

196 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8.2 yr

Model years 2003–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

36 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 36-yr authority, 10% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC safe to work with?

Is DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC safe to load? DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC (USDOT 399953) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in DALLAS, TX, operating 196 power units and 241 drivers. Operating authority has been active 36 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 319 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 9.5% (below the 22.26% national average), with 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (94/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC's USDOT number?

DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC's USDOT number is 399953.

Is DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC's safety record?

DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC has a 9.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 319 roadside inspections, with 4 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 DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC's fleet?

DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC operates 196 power units and 241 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC based?

DISTRIBUTOR OPERATIONS INC is based in DALLAS, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 25 states.