PORTER DISTRIBUTING CO
USDOT 178102 • 212 S LANGDON ST, MITCHELL, SD, 57301-3506
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CLR0840888 | ON FILE | Dec 7, 2014 | Nov 1, 2015 |
| DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CLR0840888 | ON FILE | Dec 7, 2014 | Nov 27, 2015 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CLR0840888 | CANCELLED | Dec 7, 2014 | Nov 27, 2015 |
| DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | LCP840888 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2013 | Dec 7, 2014 |
| DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LCP840888 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2013 | Dec 7, 2014 |
| REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CCI 0493484 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2008 | Nov 1, 2013 |
| REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CBA 0644049 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2008 | Nov 1, 2013 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7201973582 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2005 | Nov 1, 2008 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | CARGO | ACP CIM 7201973582 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2005 | Dec 4, 2008 |
| NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | BIPD/Primary | ACP BA 7201973582 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 2005 | Dec 4, 2008 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CPP 074 16 44 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2001 | Nov 1, 2005 |
| THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CPP 074 16 44 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2001 | Nov 1, 2005 |
| FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | DRE0122199 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 1999 | Sep 29, 2001 |
| FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DRE 0127199 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 1999 | Nov 1, 1999 |
| FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DRE 0127199 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 1999 | Sep 29, 2001 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 9QD56 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 1996 | Dec 8, 1999 |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9QD56 | CANCELLED | Nov 1, 1996 | Dec 8, 1999 |
| GLOBE INDEMNITY CO. | CARGO | GSP211595 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 1992 | Nov 1, 1996 |
| GLOBE INDEMNITY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GSP211595 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 1992 | Nov 1, 1996 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CLR0840888 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 27, 2015 | Nov 27, 2015 |
| CANCEL | DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CLR0840888 | CARGO | Nov 27, 2015 | Nov 27, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CLR0840888 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2015 | Nov 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LCP840888 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 7, 2014 | Dec 7, 2014 |
| CANCEL | DONEGAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LCP840888 | CARGO | Dec 7, 2014 | Dec 7, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | CCI 0493484 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | REGENT INSURANCE COMPANY | CBA 0644049 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2013 | Nov 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7201973582 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2008 | Dec 4, 2008 |
| CANCEL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP CIM 7201973582 | CARGO | Dec 4, 2008 | Dec 4, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | ACP BA 7201973582 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2008 | Nov 1, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPP 074 16 44 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2005 | Nov 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CINCINNATI INSURANCE CO. | CPP 074 16 44 | CARGO | Nov 1, 2005 | Nov 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DRE 0127199 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 29, 2001 | Sep 29, 2001 |
| CANCEL | FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DRE0122199 | CARGO | Sep 29, 2001 | Sep 29, 2001 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9QD56 | CARGO | Dec 8, 1999 | Dec 8, 1999 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9QD56 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 1999 | Dec 8, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | FIDELITY AND GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | DRE 0127199 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 1999 | Nov 1, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | GLOBE INDEMNITY CO. | GSP211595 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 1996 | Nov 1, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | GLOBE INDEMNITY CO. | GSP211595 | CARGO | Nov 1, 1996 | Nov 1, 1996 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-172677 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-172677 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-172677 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC172677 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 10, 2008 |
| MC172677 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 16, 2002 | REVOKED | Dec 10, 2008 |
| MC172677 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 16, 2002 | — | Unknown |
| MC172677 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2000 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2000 |
| MC172677 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 14, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC172677 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 14, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC172677 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 14, 1991 | REVOKED | Dec 12, 2001 |
| MC172677 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 3, 1985 | REVOKED | Dec 12, 2001 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
3 states • 27 inspections
Violation Summary (22 violations from 27 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b)(1) | 390.21T(b)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.34(a)(1) | Failing to note malfunction that requires use of paper log | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AASGMD-L6 | Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
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)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 3, 2025 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | ABERDEEN | LAMONT ST S | ...GM2426 | PORTER DISTRIBUTING COMPANY |
| Feb 18, 2016 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 30, 2014 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 28, 2012 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 18, 2011 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 21, 2008 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
27 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 27 events