GENERAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
GENERAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY is a mid-sized fleet, operating 32 power units and 37 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Great Falls, MT. Across 51 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 9.8% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — GENERAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY (USDOT 166340) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/166340/ As of: Sep 21, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 14.3% vs peer median 15.4% (better). n=30668 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +9 (23 → 32) · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 16 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 15 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 84 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 51 | 51 | 4 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 5 | 1 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 9.8% | 25% |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
GENERAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY had 51 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 9.8%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 1.0.
51 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in MT (44) and WA (3).
9.8% out-of-service rate, below the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 396.3(a)(1) (Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories) cited 3 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 23 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 37 drivers; Kenworth, Unknown, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 30,668 ACTIVE carriers operating 16–48 power units (±50% of this carrier's 32 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.
Record Changes
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Power Units 23 32FMCSA Company Census
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Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (30 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montana (MT) | 44 | 3 | 6.8% | Jul 16, 2026 |
| Washington (WA) | 3 | 2 | 66.7% | Feb 19, 2026 |
| Idaho (ID) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 20, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 11, 2026 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Utah (UT) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 16, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | — | 1.44 | 1 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (84 rows) View all 84 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88676605 | Aug 11, 2026 | SD | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 88429444 | Jul 16, 2026 | MT | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 87569972 | Apr 14, 2026 | MT | 1 | HAVRE MT |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87534068 | Apr 3, 2026 | US | 1 | LIBERTY LAKE WA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | — | No |
| 87458127 | Mar 26, 2026 | MT | 2 | CLEARWATER MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87417053 | Mar 24, 2026 | MT | 2 | DILLON MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87369578 | Mar 20, 2026 | ID | 2 | POST FALLS ID |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87390167 | Mar 18, 2026 | MT | 1 | LOLO MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87349825 | Mar 17, 2026 | MT | 2 | BIGFORK MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87257689 | Mar 10, 2026 | MT | 2 | ARMINGTON MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87148016 | Feb 22, 2026 | MT | 3 | CLEARWATER MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87124557 | Feb 19, 2026 | WA | 2 | LIBERTY LAKE WA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 172.606B2-HMER | Yes |
| 86935846 | Jan 29, 2026 | MT | 2 | GREAT FALLS MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.3A1-HCM | No |
| 86775337 | Jan 13, 2026 | MT | 1 | BELT MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86609343 | Dec 15, 2025 | MT | 2 | HAUGAN MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86523576 | Dec 3, 2025 | MT | 3 | CLEARWATER MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86369466 | Nov 19, 2025 | MT | 2 | MOCCASIN MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 172.516C2-HMPMC | No |
| 86177194 | Oct 29, 2025 | MT | 2 | CHINOOK MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.9A-LRLI | No |
| 86128156 | Oct 22, 2025 | MT | 2 | GLENDIVE MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86039810 | Oct 10, 2025 | MT | 2 | CLEARWATER MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.45D-BAAL, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 86062342 | Oct 9, 2025 | MT | 2 | BUTTE MT |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85811628 | Sep 16, 2025 | MT | 2 | HAUGAN MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85503812 | Aug 14, 2025 | MT | 2 | WIBAUX MT |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 85466829 | Aug 12, 2025 | MT | 2 | BIG SANDY MT |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85332632 | Jul 24, 2025 | MT | 2 | BUTTE MT |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MT1031021101 | Nov 15, 2010 | MT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLEARWATER MT | MT | 10 | 1 |
| GREAT FALLS MT | MT | 10 | 1 |
| BUTTE MT | MT | 6 | 0 |
| HAUGAN MT | MT | 6 | 0 |
| ARMINGTON MT | MT | 5 | 1 |
| LIBERTY LAKE WA | WA | 4 | 2 |
| WIBAUX MT | MT | 3 | 0 |
| POST FALLS ID | ID | 2 | 0 |
| BILLINGS MT | MT | 2 | 1 |
| DILLON MT | MT | 2 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 2 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 172.328(b) | Cargo tank not marked with proper shipping name for gases | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.60(c) | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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