PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO

USDOT 178102 • 212 S LANGDON ST, MITCHELL, SD, 57301-3506

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
178,102
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
6059967465
Power Units (MCS-150)
15
Drivers (MCS-150)
18
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
570,000
Physical Address
212 S LANGDON ST, MITCHELL, SD, 57301-3506
Mailing Address
PO BOX 187, MITCHELL, SD, 57301-0187
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Dec 7, 2014
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-172677REVOKEDDec 17, 2001Dec 10, 2008
Contract CarrierMC-172677ACTIVEUnknownNov 10, 2008

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCLR0840888ON FILEDec 7, 2014Nov 1, 2015
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCLR0840888ON FILEDec 7, 2014Nov 27, 2015

Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCLR0840888CANCELLEDDec 7, 2014Nov 27, 2015
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOLCP840888CANCELLEDNov 1, 2013Dec 7, 2014
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryLCP840888CANCELLEDNov 1, 2013Dec 7, 2014
REGENT INSURANCE COMPANYCARGOCCI 0493484REPLACEDNov 1, 2008Nov 1, 2013
REGENT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCBA 0644049REPLACEDNov 1, 2008Nov 1, 2013
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPBIPD/PrimaryACP BA 7201973582REPLACEDNov 1, 2005Nov 1, 2008
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPCARGOACP CIM 7201973582CANCELLEDNov 1, 2005Dec 4, 2008
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPBIPD/PrimaryACP BA 7201973582CANCELLEDNov 1, 2005Dec 4, 2008
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.CARGOCPP 074 16 44REPLACEDNov 1, 2001Nov 1, 2005
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryCPP 074 16 44REPLACEDNov 1, 2001Nov 1, 2005
FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANYCARGODRE0122199CANCELLEDNov 1, 1999Sep 29, 2001
FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryDRE 0127199REPLACEDNov 1, 1999Nov 1, 1999
FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryDRE 0127199CANCELLEDNov 1, 1999Sep 29, 2001
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.CARGO9QD56CANCELLEDNov 1, 1996Dec 8, 1999
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary9QD56CANCELLEDNov 1, 1996Dec 8, 1999
GLOBE INDEMNITY CO.CARGOGSP211595REPLACEDNov 1, 1992Nov 1, 1996
GLOBE INDEMNITY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGSP211595REPLACEDNov 1, 1992Nov 1, 1996

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLDONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCLR0840888BIPD/PrimaryNov 27, 2015Nov 27, 2015
CANCELDONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCLR0840888CARGONov 27, 2015Nov 27, 2015
TERM/REPLDONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCLR0840888BIPD/PrimaryNov 1, 2015Nov 1, 2015
CANCELDONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYLCP840888BIPD/PrimaryDec 7, 2014Dec 7, 2014
CANCELDONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYLCP840888CARGODec 7, 2014Dec 7, 2014
TERM/REPLREGENT INSURANCE COMPANYCCI 0493484CARGONov 1, 2013Nov 1, 2013
TERM/REPLREGENT INSURANCE COMPANYCBA 0644049BIPD/PrimaryNov 1, 2013Nov 1, 2013
TERM/CANCLNATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPACP BA 7201973582BIPD/PrimaryDec 4, 2008Dec 4, 2008
CANCELNATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPACP CIM 7201973582CARGODec 4, 2008Dec 4, 2008
TERM/REPLNATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPACP BA 7201973582BIPD/PrimaryNov 1, 2008Nov 1, 2008
TERM/REPLTHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.CPP 074 16 44BIPD/PrimaryNov 1, 2005Nov 1, 2005
TERM/REPLTHE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO.CPP 074 16 44CARGONov 1, 2005Nov 1, 2005
CANCELFIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANYDRE 0127199BIPD/PrimarySep 29, 2001Sep 29, 2001
CANCELFIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANYDRE0122199CARGOSep 29, 2001Sep 29, 2001
CANCELCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.9QD56CARGODec 8, 1999Dec 8, 1999
CANCELCONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.9QD56BIPD/PrimaryDec 8, 1999Dec 8, 1999
TERM/REPLFIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANYDRE 0127199BIPD/PrimaryNov 1, 1999Nov 1, 1999
TERM/REPLGLOBE INDEMNITY CO.GSP211595BIPD/PrimaryNov 1, 1996Nov 1, 1996
TERM/REPLGLOBE INDEMNITY CO.GSP211595CARGONov 1, 1996Nov 1, 1996

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-172677INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
COMMONMC-172677INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-172677INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (8 events)

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Authority Action History (8 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC172677CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONNov 7, 2008DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONNov 10, 2008
MC172677MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDJan 16, 2002REVOKEDDec 10, 2008
MC172677MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDJan 16, 2002Unknown
MC172677COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 5, 2000DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 7, 2000
MC172677CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 14, 1992DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC172677COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONDec 14, 1992DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONUnknown
MC172677MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 14, 1991REVOKEDDec 12, 2001
MC172677MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDApr 3, 1985REVOKEDDec 12, 2001

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
31%
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
27
Violations
22
2 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
3.7%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
15
Drivers (MCS-150)
18
Crash Records
6

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

3
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
2
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
3
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 27 of 27 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states27 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (22 violations from 27 inspections)

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Violation Summary (22 violations from 27 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.3A3IIDriving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8E1PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1)390.21T(b)(1)10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.51Steering wheel free play excessive116Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43(a)Brake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.34(a)(1)Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.10Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
3.7%vs nat'l 23.4%
-19.7 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.81vs nat'l 1.80
-0.99 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (27 inspections)

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Inspection History (27 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Oct 29, 202586190326WOLSEY SDSDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 6, 202586000070SPARTA WIWILevel 1UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER0No
Oct 2, 202585933501CASTLEWOOD SDSDLevel 2UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 19, 202585876629VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 25, 202585590866VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER4392.2-SLLEWA1, 395.3A3II, 395.3A1-HOSPDNo
Jul 7, 202585174495SPARTA WIWILevel 1UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER1393.9A-LCLNo
Jun 11, 202584931323VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
May 13, 202584651288MANSFIELD SDSDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Mar 31, 202584326425WORTHINGTON MNMNLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLIFTA, 395.8E1PCNo
Mar 19, 202584162267WOONSOCKET SDSDLevel 3HACKNEY & SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 5, 202583785537VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17C-PINo
Oct 23, 202482975285WOONSOCKET SDSDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 23, 202482984234ABERDEEN SDSDLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 13, 202482661836VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER2395.24, 392.2No
May 23, 202481693001MITCHELL SDSDLevel 3BREWER UTI SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 22, 202481682897WOONSOCKET SDSDLevel 2WILSON TRA SEMI-TRAILER0No
May 1, 202481502640VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1390.21T(b)(1)No
Feb 29, 202480997468VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 31392.2No
Feb 7, 202480787970WOONSOCKET SDSDLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 27, 202380248592VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3BREWER UTI SEMI-TRAILER0No
Nov 13, 202380154876VALLEY SPRINGS SDSDLevel 3KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Nov 9, 202380146029WORTHINGTON SCALEMNLevel 1KW TRUCK TRACTOR2393.51, 393.43(a)Yes
Nov 8, 202380128492INTERSTATESDLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 26, 202379771971MARIONMNLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2395.24(d), 395.34(a)(1)No
Jul 26, 202379295545RoadsideSDLevel 3KW TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Jul 26, 202379240594RoadsideSDLevel 2MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER2396.17C-PI, 396.3A1-AASGMD-L6No
May 9, 202378599079SD REST AREASDLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

17 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-052025-10
InspectionsOOS

Recent Crashes

6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
6
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 1 crash
Tow-Aways
6

Crash History (6 records)

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Crash History (6 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 3, 2025SDTOW00ABERDEENLAMONT ST S...GM2426PORTER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
Feb 18, 2016WIINJURY02
Jul 30, 2014SDTOW00
Mar 28, 2012SDTOW00
Jul 18, 2011MNTOW00
Aug 21, 2008WITOW00

Compliance Timeline

27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Dec 3, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in SD
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 18, 2016
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Nov 27, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 27, 2015
Insurance
Insurance cancel
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Nov 1, 2015
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 7, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 7, 2014
Insurance
Insurance cancel
DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Jul 30, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 1, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Nov 1, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 28, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 18, 2011
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 10, 2008
Authority
Dec 4, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP • BIPD/Primary
Dec 4, 2008
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP • CARGO
Nov 10, 2008
Authority
Nov 1, 2008
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP • BIPD/Primary
Aug 21, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 1, 2005
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 1, 2005
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Sep 29, 2001
Insurance
Insurance cancel
FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Sep 29, 2001
Insurance
Insurance cancel
FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY • CARGO
Dec 8, 1999
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Dec 8, 1999
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Nov 1, 1999
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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