Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 166340 · Updated Sep 6, 2026
General Distributing Company
26 power unitsavg 8.8 yrRegional · 6 statesGREAT FALLS, MT100/100
AUTHORITY STATUS UNKNOWNHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
26Power units
22 observed · MCS-150
11Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.8Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Sep 6, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Authority not on fileInsurance (BIPD)— unknown
No filing on recordVehicle OOS · 24-mo9.8%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.8 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
GENERAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY (USDOT 166340) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has an unknown current for-hire authority status because no FMCSA L&I authority row is available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It has an unknown current BIPD insurance status because no FMCSA L&I active-filing snapshot is available as of Sep 6, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 9.8% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier received 58 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 51 vehicle-level and 58 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Sep 6, 2026.
It reports 26 power units and 37 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 1, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Sep 6, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is GENERAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY's USDOT number?
GENERAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY's USDOT number is 166340.
Is GENERAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY authorized to operate?
As of Sep 6, 2026, GENERAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY is active in the FMCSA register.
What is GENERAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY's safety record?
GENERAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY has a 9.8% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 90 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is GENERAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY's fleet?
GENERAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY operates 26 power units and 37 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is GENERAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY based?
GENERAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY is based in GREAT FALLS, MT, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.
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