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45/100
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Risk signals detected. Verify authority, insurance, and safety record.
Van Eerden Food Service
DOT 184089 · MC MC267378 · Grand Rapids, MI
Report generated: June 8, 2026 at 6:28 PM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Van Eerden Food Service (DOT 184089, MC MC267378) is a Michigan-based interstate carrier headquartered in Grand Rapids, MI. As of June 8, 2026 at 6:28 PM, 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 8, 2026 at 6:28 PM.

Contract Authority
FMCSA Public Record
The Distribution Group
Operating as: Van Eerden Food Service
DOT Number184089
MC NumberMC267378
Street650 IONIA AVE SW
City / StateGrand Rapids, MI 49503
Phone6164750900
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age52 yr
MCS-150 filed12/16/2025
Company officerRobert Ford
Power units91
Total drivers114
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)Not authorized
Contract (for-hire)✓ Active
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●Unsafe driving violation on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
LIT AND LUXURY LLCShared officer
Active
Active
OOS rate 15.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
91
Fleet
Drivers
114
Total
Inspections
20
On record
Crashes
11
On record
OOS Rate
15.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
52 yr
Since 1974
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
20 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Unsafe Driving
20 insp (100%)· 7 viol
Driver Fitness
20 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
20 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
9 insp (45%)· 7 viol
Inspection History
20 total · OOS rate 15.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
12/30/2024MIII00Pass
10/28/2024MII01OOS
1/28/2025INIII00Pass
10/27/2025INIII00Pass
3/27/2025MIIII00Pass
11/25/2024ILIII00Pass
6/24/2025MIII00Pass
12/23/2025INIII00Pass
8/21/2025MIIII00Pass
9/19/2024MII02OOS
Crash History
11 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—MI00Y
—MI00Y
—MI00Y
—MI01Y
—KY00Y
Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$750,000
Effective
9/30/2021
Location
650 IONIA AVE SW, Grand Rapids, MI, 49503 · Open in Maps →
650 IONIA AVE SW, GRAND RAPIDS, MI, 49503Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedJun 1974
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is The Distribution Group authorized to operate?

Yes. The Distribution Group holds Contract operating authority and is currently active.

What is The Distribution Group's safety record?

The Distribution Group has 20 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 15.0%. Crash history shows 11 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does The Distribution Group operate?

The Distribution Group operates 91 power units with approximately 114 drivers.

Is The Distribution Group insured?

The Distribution Group has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has The Distribution Group had any risk indicators?

The Distribution Group 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 The Distribution Group?

The Distribution Group's DOT number is 184089 and MC number is MC267378. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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