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Carrier profile · USDOT 55734 · MC-176028 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC
DBA PDS PACKAGING
9 power unitsavg 10.7 yrRegional · 5 statesDES MOINES, IA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-176028 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
9Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Carrier verification summary for PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC
PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC (USDOT 55734) has a Vektor safety score of 86/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC (USDOT 55734) holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC (USDOT 55734) has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. effective Sep 30, 2011 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC (USDOT 55734) has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC (USDOT 55734) has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC (USDOT 55734) reports 9 power units and 8 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 14, 2026.
PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC (USDOT 55734) has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Aug 3, 1992 in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
Clear to load
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo40.040.0 %
▲ 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
10.7 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Frequently asked
What is PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC's USDOT number?
PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC's USDOT number is 55734, and its motor carrier number is MC-176028.
Is PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-07-18, PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC's safety record?
PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 16 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).
How big is PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC's fleet?
PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC operates 9 power units and 8 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC based?
PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC is based in DES MOINES, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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