THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP
91-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Grand Rapids, MI. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 184089
- MC
- MC267378
- Based
- Grand Rapids, MI
- Contact
- 6164750900 · robf@vaneerden.com; kristyg@vaneerden.com
What this carrier is
THE DISTRIBUTION GROUP is a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Grand Rapids, MI. Operating footprint: 91 power units, 114 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC267378 authority. Listed cargo classifications include meat, dry bulk commodities, refrigerated food, beverages, and paper products.
Fleet composition on file: 1 owned truck, 90 owned tractors, 125 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 138 motor carriers operating 91 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Driver Fitness at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 20 | 44.54 | 44.9% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 3 | 20.98 | 14.3% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 2.34 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 107.16 | 13.1% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.84 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 91-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 184089: 33 inspections across 3 states. Most recent inspection: Feb 17, 2026 in MI.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 18 |
| Hours-of-Service | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 25 |
| Total violations | 46 (7 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 5 reportable crashes , 2 with reported injuries . Most recent: Jan 14, 2026.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with meat, dry bulk commodities, refrigerated food, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 138 peer carriers operating 91 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 21 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (3 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 46 violations, 5 reportable crashes.
- Driver Fitness is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running over-the-road lanes with 91 power units on file.
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