PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO

DOT 178102 MC 172677 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
26 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 7.69% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
15 units

Drivers: 18

Trailers: 15 (15 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

212 S LANGDON ST, MITCHELL, SD, 57301

Phone Number

(605) 996-7465

Mailing Address

PO BOX 187, MITCHELL, SD, 57301

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Inactive
35 yrs, 5 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
41 yrs, 4 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2008-12-10 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2008-11-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2002-01-16 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2001-12-17 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2001-12-17 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2000-02-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1993-03-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1993-03-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC172677 2008-12-10
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC172677 2001-09-29

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2015-11-01 BIPD/Primary 60468937 $1,000,000 UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2014-12-07 BIPD/Primary CLR0840888 $750,000 DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP… 2015-11-27 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2013-11-01 BIPD/Primary LCP840888 $750,000 DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP… 2014-12-07 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-11-01 BIPD/Primary CBA 0644049 $750,000 REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-11-01 CARGO CCI 0493484 $750,000 REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY 2013-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-11-01 BIPD/Primary ACP BA 7201973582 $750,000 NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE C… 2008-12-04 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2005-11-01 CARGO ACP CIM 7201973582 $750,000 NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE C… 2008-12-04 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-11-01 CARGO CPP 074 16 44 $750,000 THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. 2005-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1999-11-01 CARGO DRE0122199 $750,000 FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURAN… 2001-09-29 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-11-01 BIPD/Primary DRE 0127199 $750,000 FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURAN… 2001-09-29 CANCEL CANCELLED
1996-11-01 BIPD/Primary 9QD56 $750,000 CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE… 1999-12-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
1992-11-01 CARGO GSP211595 $750,000 GLOBE INDEMNITY CO. 1996-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

7.69%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

26 inspections · 2 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

2 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 26 Last inspection: Oct 29, 2025 Total crashes: 6

FMCSA Inspection Records (26 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Oct 29, 2025

HP15700062

Level 3 SD KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Oct 6, 2025

2504000991

Level 1 WI KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Oct 2, 2025

5110001670

Level 2 SD KENWORTH 1XKYDP9X...

Sep 19, 2025

HP10600054

Level 3 SD KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Aug 25, 2025

5530002898

4 viol.
Level 3 SD KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Jul 7, 2025

2448001219

1 viol.
Level 1 WI KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Jun 11, 2025

5450002593

1 viol.
Level 2 SD KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

May 13, 2025

HP18600042

Level 3 SD FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHTDV...

Mar 31, 2025

1768000470

3 viol.
Level 3 MN KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Mar 19, 2025

5760000523

Level 3 SD FREIGHTLIN 1FUJGBDV...

Feb 5, 2025

5310000936

1 viol.
Level 2 SD KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Oct 23, 2024

HP17800031

Level 3 SD FREIGHTLIN 3AKJGEBG...

Oct 23, 2024

5760000362

Level 3 SD KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Sep 13, 2024

5370002145

2 viol.
Level 3 SD KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

May 23, 2024

5280001603

Level 3 SD KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...
Total Inspections

26

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

26

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (6 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Dec 3, 2025

SD • SD0202517416

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 18, 2016

WI • WI0000076488

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jul 30, 2014

SD • SD0201410778

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 28, 2012

SD • SD0021203109

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 18, 2011

MN • MN0112060397

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 21, 2008

WI • WI0000056511

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

2

Total Crashes

6

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

7

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 5
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

26
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

15
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

15

11 owned

Trailers

15

15 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

18

CDL Drivers: 18
Interstate: 4
Intrastate: 14
Driver Inspections

2

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 4
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 14
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Grain/Feed Beverages Paper Products

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

15

Power Units

15

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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