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45/100
⚠ Caution
Risk signals detected. Verify authority, insurance, and safety record.
Forward Distributing
DOT 402998 · MC MC1550385 · Standish, MI
Report generated: June 2, 2026 at 6:24 AM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Forward Distributing (DOT 402998, MC MC1550385) is a Michigan-based interstate carrier headquartered in Standish, MI. As of June 2, 2026 at 6:24 AM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: crash with fatalities or injuries on record; unsafe driving violation on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Caution" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 2, 2026 at 6:24 AM.

Common Authority
FMCSA Public Record
Forward Distributing
DOT Number402998
MC NumberMC1550385
Street219 N FRONT ST
City / StateStandish, MI 48658-9428
Phone9898464501
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age35 yr 10 mo
MCS-150 filed04/14/2025
Company officerDavid Gould
Power units58
Total drivers37
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)✓ Active
Contract (for-hire)Not authorized
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●Unsafe driving violation on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DAVID GOULDShared officer
Active
OOS rate 0.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
58
Fleet
Drivers
37
Total
Inspections
15
On record
Crashes
3
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
35 yr 10 mo
Since 1990
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
15 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
15 insp (100%)· 3 viol
Driver Fitness
15 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
15 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
14 insp (93%)· 3 viol
Inspection History
15 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
7/30/2025MII00Pass
1/28/2025MIII00Pass
2/28/2025MIII00Pass
7/26/2024MIII00Pass
2/25/2025MIII00Pass
7/24/2024MIII00Pass
2/21/2025MIII00Pass
4/21/2025MIII00Pass
7/18/2024MII00Pass
7/17/2024MIIII00Pass
Crash History
3 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—MI00Y
—MI00Y
—MI01N
Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
EMCASCO INSURANCE COMPANY
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$1,000,000
Effective
5/22/2023
Location
219 N FRONT ST, Standish, MI, 48658-9428 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJul 1990
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Forward Distributing authorized to operate?

Yes. Forward Distributing holds Common operating authority and is currently active.

What is Forward Distributing's safety record?

Forward Distributing has 15 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%. Crash history shows 3 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Forward Distributing operate?

Forward Distributing operates 58 power units with approximately 37 drivers.

Is Forward Distributing insured?

Forward Distributing has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Forward Distributing had any risk indicators?

Forward Distributing has a risk score of 45/100 (High Risk) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Forward Distributing?

Forward Distributing's DOT number is 402998 and MC number is MC1550385. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Forward Distributing Safety Record, DOT 402998. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/402998
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"Forward Distributing Safety Record, DOT 402998." Truck Graph, Jun 2, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/402998
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