POTTS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY is a motor carrier based in COLUMBIA, LA registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 676300 and MC number 425117. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since February 1997, a span of roughly 29 years. POTTS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY reports a fleet of 1 power unit and 1 driver to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber, Machinery, Large Objects, Oilfield Equipment, Other, and Construction. Recent inspections have been recorded in FL, LA, and MS. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.
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 POTTS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 425117 | Active | None | None | 2022-08-05 00:00:00 |
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 | — | — | 2025-08-14 00:00:00 |
States where POTTS DISTRIBUTING COMPANY has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.
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