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Freight Carrier/shipper · Standish, MI

FORWARD DISTRIBUTING

219 N FRONT ST · Standish, MI 48658-9428

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #1550385
  • USDOT #402998 USDOT Active
  • 58
    Power Units
  • 37
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper
    Entity Type

About this carrier

FORWARD DISTRIBUTING is a Standish, MI freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for property in the state of Michigan. This company has 58 truck(s) in their fleet and 37 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1550385 and their USDOT number is 402998.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/14/2025 · last updated May 30, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/14/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 873,882 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

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Home base   Based in Standish, Michigan. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated Jun 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.2 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 1.84 5 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 1.15 1

Inspection Summary

  • 17
    Total
  • 9
    Clean
  • 8
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 12 unique codes

Critical 1

  • 383.23A2-LCDLEndorsements - (CDL) - Operate a CMV without proper endorsements on operators license1× OOS×1 SW 8

Vehicle Maintenance 6

  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 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 limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3

Hazardous Materials 2

  • 172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter1× SW 5
  • 172.202B-HMSPSHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper HM shipping paper does not list basic description in proper sequence as required.1× SW 3

Locations

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

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