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Carrier profile · USDOT 402998 · MC-1550385 · Updated 06/26/2026

FORWARD DISTRIBUTING

34 power unitsavg 8.3 yrLocal · 2 statesSTANDISH, MI
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-1550385 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Verified linksFMCSA SAFERCall
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
34Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.3Avg age (yr)
1998–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(989) 846-4501

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-26

Clear to load

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileDriver out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority36 yr active
since 1990
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

34 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

8.3 yr

Model years 1998–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

36 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1990 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 36-yr authority, 0% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is FORWARD DISTRIBUTING safe to work with?

Is FORWARD DISTRIBUTING safe to load? FORWARD DISTRIBUTING (USDOT 402998, MC-1550385) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in STANDISH, MI, operating 34 power units and 37 drivers. Operating authority has been active 36 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 28 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 0.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-26.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-26
FDFORWARD DISTRIBUTING 88
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Frequently asked

What is FORWARD DISTRIBUTING's USDOT number?

FORWARD DISTRIBUTING's USDOT number is 402998, and its motor carrier number is MC-1550385.

Is FORWARD DISTRIBUTING authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-26, FORWARD DISTRIBUTING is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is FORWARD DISTRIBUTING's safety record?

FORWARD DISTRIBUTING has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 28 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).

How big is FORWARD DISTRIBUTING's fleet?

FORWARD DISTRIBUTING operates 34 power units and 37 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is FORWARD DISTRIBUTING based?

FORWARD DISTRIBUTING is based in STANDISH, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.