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PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO

212 S LANGDON ST · Mitchell, SD 57301

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #172677
  • USDOT #178102 USDOT Active
  • 15
    Power Units
  • 18
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO is a Mitchell, SD freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of South Dakota. This company has 15 truck(s) in their fleet and 18 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-172677 and their USDOT number is 178102.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/25/2026 · last updated Aug 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/25/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 570,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections South Dakota — 12 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: SD (12), WI (2), MN (1). Home base: Mitchell, South Dakota.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated Aug 30, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.76 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 2.27 3 Vehicle Maintenance 0.85 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 15
    Total
  • 9
    Clean
  • 6
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 8 unique codes

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS1× SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 2

  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO
212 S LANGDON ST
MITCHELL, SD 57301
Mailing Address
PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO
PO BOX 187
MITCHELL, SD 57301

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