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THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP

650 IONIA AVE SW · Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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  • MC #267378
  • USDOT #184089 USDOT Active
  • 91
    Power Units
  • 114
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP is a Grand Rapids, MI freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of Michigan. This company has 91 truck(s) in their fleet and 114 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-267378 and their USDOT number is 184089.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 12/16/2025 · last updated Oct 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 12/16/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 3,996,499 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Michigan — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Michigan — 17 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: MI (17), IN (5), IL (1). Home base: Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 3
    Tow
  • 5
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.75 8 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.05 1 Vehicle Maintenance 7.31 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 23
    Total
  • 5
    Clean
  • 18
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 15 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75A1-TFBMFTires - Front, belt material/casing ply showing in tread area1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit5× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.11B-CSRIGRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19932× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP
650 IONIA AVE SW
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503
Mailing Address
THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP
PO BOX 3110
GRAND RAPIDS, MI 49503

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