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45/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Frontier Distributing INC
DOT 518491 · Oxford, MI
Report generated: June 10, 2026 at 3:03 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Frontier Distributing INC (DOT 518491) is a Michigan-based interstate carrier headquartered in Oxford, MI. As of June 10, 2026 at 3:03 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 3 risk signals on this carrier, including: crash with fatalities or injuries on record; unsafe driving violation on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 10, 2026 at 3:03 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Frontier Distributing INC
DOT Number518491
MC Number—
Street201 EAST DRAHNER ROAD
City / StateOxford, MI 48371
Phone2489692000
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age33 yr 2 mo
MCS-150 filed11/12/2024
Company officerMark E. Smith
Power units31
Total drivers33
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●Unsafe driving violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 0.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
31
Fleet
Drivers
33
Total
Inspections
32
On record
Crashes
5
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
33 yr 2 mo
Since 1993
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
32 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
32 insp (100%)· 8 viol
Driver Fitness
32 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
32 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
16 insp (50%)· 3 viol
Inspection History
32 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
7/31/2025OHII00Pass
1/30/2026MIIII00Pass
6/26/2024PAIII00Pass
3/25/2025INIII00Pass
4/24/2025PAII00Pass
1/23/2025INI00Pass
1/23/2025OHIII00Pass
11/22/2024WVIII00Pass
11/20/2025INII00Pass
9/18/2025MIII00Pass
Crash History
5 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—MI00Y
—MI00Y
—MI01Y
—OH00Y
—MI01N
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.
Location
201 EAST DRAHNER ROAD, Oxford, MI, 48371 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedApr 1993
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Frontier Distributing INC authorized to operate?

Frontier Distributing INC's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Frontier Distributing INC's safety record?

Frontier Distributing INC has 32 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%. Crash history shows 5 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Frontier Distributing INC operate?

Frontier Distributing INC operates 31 power units with approximately 33 drivers.

Is Frontier Distributing INC insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Frontier Distributing INC had any risk indicators?

Frontier Distributing INC has a risk score of 45/100 (High Risk) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Frontier Distributing INC?

Frontier Distributing INC's DOT number is 518491. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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