PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
178102
MC Number
172677
Fleet Size
15
Total Drivers
18
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 9, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO is a small interstate motor carrier based in MITCHELL, South Dakota, operating 15 power units with 18 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 14 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in South Dakota is 7.8% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.9% across 6,296 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
14
Total
74%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. — eff. Nov 1, 2015
Cargo
Not on file
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO (USDOT #178102) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO's safety record?
PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO has 14 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 1 matching crash. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO operate?
PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO operates 15 power units with 18 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO transport hazardous materials?
No. PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO located?
PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO is based in MITCHELL, South Dakota at 212 S LANGDON ST, 57301. Phone: (605) 996-7465.
What are PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO's out-of-service rates?
PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.