Porter Distributing Co Safety Record
DOT# 178102 · Mitchell, SD 57301-3506 · 6059967465
Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 10/29/2025
Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Porter Distributing Co (DOT# 178102) in Mitchell, South Dakota has 24 inspections on record with 20 violations and a 8.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 20 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 24 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/29/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 10/02/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 08/25/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 07/07/2025 | WI | 0 | 0 |
| 06/11/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 05/13/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 03/31/2025 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 03/19/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 02/05/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 10/23/2024 | SD | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03-DEC-25 | SD | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | United Fire & Casualty Co. | $1,000 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.