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PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO

USDOT 178102 Active Interstate
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MITCHELL, SD · Last verified April 17, 2026 · FMCSA public records

Operations

Power units
15
Trucks + tractors
Drivers
18
1.20 per truck
Authority age
52 years
Since 1974
Safety rating
Unrated

What PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO’s FMCSA record shows

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USDOT number 178102
The USDOT number is FMCSA's permanent ID for this company. It never changes, even when the business renames, moves, or changes owners, so it's the most reliable way to identify PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO.
MC number None on file
No MC number is on file. That's normal for private fleets hauling their own goods and for intrastate-only carriers, but a company with no MC number can't legally haul regulated interstate freight for hire.
Operating status Active
FMCSA lists this USDOT number as active. Active status alone doesn't confirm current insurance or operating authority; those are separate checks.
Operation type Interstate
Interstate carriers can haul freight across state lines and fall under the full federal safety rules (FMCSRs).
Fleet size 15 power units, 18 drivers
PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO self-reports 15 power units (trucks and tractors), which makes it a mid-size fleet. Fleet counts come from the carrier's own MCS-150 filing and aren't independently audited.
Last MCS-150 update Feb 25, 2026
The MCS-150 is the registration form where carriers report their address, fleet size, and operations. PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO last filed it on Feb 25, 2026. That's within FMCSA's two-year update requirement, so the company details here are reasonably current.

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Authority & cross-reference

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Change history

4 recorded changes to PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO’s FMCSA record. Derived from monthly FMCSA Census snapshots.

Jun 2025
Legal name changed from PORTER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY to PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO
Jun 2025
Email changed from (blank) to [email protected]
Jun 2025
Power units changed from 16 to 15
Jun 2025
MCS-150 filing changed from Jan 17, 2024 to Feb 25, 2026

Frequently asked questions about PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO

Common questions about this carrier, answered from FMCSA public records.

Is PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO a legitimate motor carrier?

PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO is registered with FMCSA under USDOT number 178102. Operating authority status is currently Active.

Where is PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO based?

PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO lists its physical address in MITCHELL, SD in FMCSA records. The physical state and city fields are provided by the carrier on their MCS-150 form.

Is USDOT 178102 active?

USDOT 178102 (PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO) operating authority status is currently Active. Last verified by Carrier90 on April 17, 2026. Data is sourced from live FMCSA federal records.

How many trucks does PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO operate?

PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO reports 15 power units and employs 18 drivers to FMCSA. These figures come from the carrier's most recent MCS-150 filing.

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