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Carrier profile · USDOT 184089 · MC-267378 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
The Distribution Group
91 power unitsavg 4.9 yrRegional · 3 statesGRAND RAPIDS, MI74/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-267378 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
91Power units
20 observed · MCS-150
22Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.9Avg age (yr)
2011–2026 · vPIC
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo41.7%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
5 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.9 yr
Model years 2011–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP (USDOT 184089) has a Vektor safety score of 74/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Sep 30, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 41.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 24 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 12 vehicle-level and 24 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 91 power units and 114 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 16, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP's USDOT number?
THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP's USDOT number is 184089, and its motor carrier number is MC-267378.
Is THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP's safety record?
THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP has a 41.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 36 roadside inspections, with 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).
How big is THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP's fleet?
THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP operates 91 power units and 114 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP based?
THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP is based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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