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Carrier profile · USDOT 1196902 · Updated 06/13/2026

POTTER DISTRIBUTING INC

9 power unitsavg 3.4 yrRegional · 6 statesGRAND RAPIDS, MI
CARRIER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linkspotterdistributing.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
9Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
3.4Avg age (yr)
2020–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(616) 531-6860Email dispatchrobertmorris@potterdistributing.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

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

Established 23 yearsOut-of-service rates below national average
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Nothing flagged.

Operating authority22 yr active
since 2003
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo16.7%
▼ 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

Small fleet

9 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

3.4 yr

Model years 2020–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

22 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2003 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 22-yr authority, 17% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is POTTER DISTRIBUTING INC safe to work with?

Is POTTER DISTRIBUTING INC safe to load? POTTER DISTRIBUTING INC (USDOT 1196902) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI, operating 9 power units and 9 drivers. Operating authority has been active 22 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 10 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 16.7% (below the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (100/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
PDPOTTER DISTRIBUTING INC 100
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Frequently asked

What is POTTER DISTRIBUTING INC's USDOT number?

POTTER DISTRIBUTING INC's USDOT number is 1196902.

Is POTTER DISTRIBUTING INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, POTTER DISTRIBUTING INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is POTTER DISTRIBUTING INC's safety record?

POTTER DISTRIBUTING INC has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 10 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).

How big is POTTER DISTRIBUTING INC's fleet?

POTTER DISTRIBUTING INC operates 9 power units and 9 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is POTTER DISTRIBUTING INC based?

POTTER DISTRIBUTING INC is based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.