SUPERIOR DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LLC
USDOT 330513 • 4001 THREE MILE ROAD NW, WALKER, MI, 49534
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-240560 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 26, 2022 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 307788 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD | 133 628326-2 | ON FILE | Apr 1, 1996 | May 6, 1999 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 81UENUK1105 | REPLACED | May 10, 2004 | Jul 1, 2022 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 81UENUK1105 | CANCELLED | May 10, 2004 | Aug 10, 2022 |
| AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 3ML78722900 | CANCELLED | Apr 2, 1999 | Jun 1, 2003 |
| NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 133 624524 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 1995 | Apr 1, 1996 |
| THE HOME INDEMNITY CO. | BIPD/Primary | BA C 12 5042 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 1994 | Jun 27, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 307788 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2023 | Jul 1, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 81UENUK1105 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 10, 2022 | Aug 10, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 81UENUK1105 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2022 | Jul 1, 2022 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN MANUFACTURERS MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 3ML78722900 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2003 | Jun 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 133 628326-2 | BIPD | May 6, 1999 | May 6, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTH RIVER INSURANCE CO. | 133 624524 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 1996 | Apr 1, 1996 |
| CANCEL | THE HOME INDEMNITY CO. | BA C 12 5042 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 1995 | Jun 27, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-240560 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC240560 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 26, 2022 |
| MC240560 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 18, 2004 | — | Unknown |
| MC240560 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 2, 1999 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 16, 1999 |
| MC240560 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 19, 1992 | REVOKED | Aug 13, 2003 |
| MC240560 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 1992 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC240560 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 10, 1992 | TRANSFERRED | Nov 2, 1992 |
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
8 states • 103 inspections
Violation Summary (66 violations from latest 100 of 103 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | 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:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZ | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.20BELDNV | Short-haul operations - timecard not maintained | 1 | 0 | 3 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2AU | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21T(e)(2)(iv) | 390.21T(e)(2)(iv) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.32(c)(1) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.4(a) | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
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 (103 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 29, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ELKHORN | IH 043 SB | ...LY0130 | SUPERIOR DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LLC |
| Mar 7, 2025 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILWAUKEE | CTH EE SB | ...LY0129 | SUPERIOR DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LLC |
| Feb 19, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BAY CITY | WILDER | ...WE1208 | SUPERIOR DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LLC |
| Feb 18, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | GRAYLING TWP | S I 75 | ...LY0115 | SUPERIOR DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LLC |
| Feb 13, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | KENTWOOD | I 96 CROSSOVER | ...UM2560 | SUPERIOR DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LLC |
| Dec 26, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW ALBANY | GRANT LINE RD | ...UR3686 | SUPERIOR DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LLC |
| Aug 12, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MUSKEGON | M 120 | ...UB4886 | SUPERIOR DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LLC |
| Jun 27, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | PINER | I 0075 | ...UM2559 | SUPERIOR DISTRIBUTION SERVICES LLC |
| Jan 19, 2024 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT THOMAS | I 0471 | ...HY2251 | SUPERIOR DISTRIBUTION LLC |
| Nov 16, 2023 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEYDEN TWP | I-90 E/B | ...LY0130 | SUPERIOR DISTRIBUTION LLC |
| Mar 18, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | BAGLEY TWP | MILBOCKER | ...LY0127 | SUPERIOR DISTRIBUTION LLC |
| Feb 23, 2023 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOUISVILLE | S BROOK ST | ...NB0425 | SUPERIOR DISTRIBUTION LLC |
| Jul 27, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WALKER | 3 MILE | ...UB4862 | SUPERIOR DISTRIBUTION LLC |
| Feb 18, 2022 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WAYNE | NORTHLAND BLVD | ...JX5750 | SUPERIOR DISTRIBUTION LLC |
| Jan 5, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Lowell Twp | I 96 | ...LY0128 | SUPERIOR DISTRIBUTION LLC |
| Nov 4, 2021 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CHICAGO | W 98TH PL | ...HY2244 | SUPERIOR DISTRIBUTION LLC |
| Jan 21, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LOOGOOTEE | US231N | ...626410 | SUPERIOR DISTRIBUTION LLC |
| Sep 17, 2020 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 17, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 2, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 17, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 13, 2019 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2018 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 31, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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