The Distribution Group is an active interstate carrier based in Grand Rapids, MI.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 90 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 125 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 91 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 91 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 60% | 94% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 63% | 97% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 70% | 94% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 3 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 17 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 21, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jul 9, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 1 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 |
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| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0.75 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 1 | 0.05 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 7.31 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 3 states. Top state MI accounts for 77% of activity. Activity outside home state (MI): 23%.
| 6 |
| 6 |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | 2 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| 0 |
| Apr 27, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 0 |
| Feb 17, 2026 | MI | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 23, 2025 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | IN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 24, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jul 21, 2026 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jul 9, 2026 | 39375A1TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jun 15, 2026 | 3939ALIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 3939ALCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Apr 27, 2026 | 3939ALIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 17, 2026 | 3922SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Jan 19, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
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