FORWARD DISTRIBUTING

DOT #402998 • MC #1550385
Active

FORWARD DISTRIBUTING is a motor carrier based in STANDISH, MI registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 402998 and MC number 1550385. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since July 1990, a span of roughly 35 years. FORWARD DISTRIBUTING reports a fleet of 58 power units and 37 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Liquids/Gases. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 16 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 6.25% and 1 reported crash. Recent inspections have been recorded in IL and MI. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.

Company Information

Legal Name
FORWARD DISTRIBUTING
DOT Number
402998
MC Number
1550385
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
Jul 30, 1990

Location

Physical Address
219 N FRONT ST
STANDISH, MI 48658-9428
Mailing Address
219 NORTH FRONT STREET
STANDISH, MI 48658-0549

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
58
Total Drivers
37
Truck Units
34
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
Liquids/Gases

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for FORWARD DISTRIBUTING over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

16
Total Inspections
13
Inspections with Violations
1
Out-of-Service Violations
6.25%
Driver OOS Rate
0%
Vehicle OOS Rate
1
Reportable Crashes

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

Operating Authority

Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for FORWARD DISTRIBUTING.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 1550385 Active None None

Insurance Coverage

FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.

Type Coverage Insurer Effective
BI&PD 2023-05-22 00:00:00

Service Areas

States where FORWARD DISTRIBUTING has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.

IL MI

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Shipper History

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