Forward Distributing
Phone (989) 846-4501Standish, MI
Find this carrier by: USDOT 402998 · MC 1550385 · 989-846-4501 · 9898464501 · Standish, MI
Carrier information from FMCSA records. See dates and record coverage. How to verify an FMCSA record.
- USDOT
- USDOT402998
- MC
- 1550385
- Registered
- 1990 · 36 yrs
- Location
- Standish, MI
- MCS-150 filed
- Apr 14, 2025
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority records
1 filing
See recorded statuses and dates below
Insurance records
1 filing
Policy details below; verify current coverage
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
Forward Distributing is an active carrier and shipper based in Standish, MI, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 402998 and MC 1550385. Phone: (989) 846-4501. It reports 58 power units and 37 drivers on its MCS-150 (Apr 14, 2025). In the last 24 months it had 13 roadside inspections, a 0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and 1 reportable crash.
USDOT 402998 was first registered with FMCSA on Jul 30, 1990 (36 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated Apr 14, 2025. Its vehicles were inspected 13 times on record, most recently on Aug 27, 2026, most often in MI.
Equipment on record
VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier
Dates behind this profile
- MCS-150 filing
- Apr 14, 2025
- Registration record changed
- Oct 24, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Aug 27, 2026
- Latest crash recorded
- Jan 27, 2026
- Latest vehicle observation
- Aug 27, 2026
Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.
USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.
Company details
Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.
Company identity & officers
- Company officer
- David Gould
- Legal name
- Forward Distributing
- Organization
- Corporation
- Classification
- Authorized For-Hire
- Registered as
- Carrier & Shipper
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 402998
- Docket numbers
- MC 1550385 (active)
- Registered
- Jul 30, 1990 (36 yrs)
- D&B (DUNS)
- 17402991
- Last MCS-150
- Apr 14, 2025
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- August 2027 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat, as filed
- Yes
- Passenger carrier, as filed
- Not available
FMCSA currently provides additional time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and suspends USDOT inactivation for those missed updates. The usual schedule above does not establish a violation. Read our update guide and the cited FMCSA notice (guidance checked October 20, 2026).
Carriers in Standish, MI
- USDOT registrations in Standish
- 133
- Currently active
- 89 (67%)
- One-truck operations
- 69 (52%)
- With for-hire authority
- 29 (22%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 4
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 10, 2026. This carrier reports 58 power units against a local average of 3.6.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 402998
- Docket numbers
- MC 1550385
- D&B (DUNS)
- 17402991
- Phone
- (989) 846-4501989-846-45019898464501
- Officers
- David Gould
- Legal name
- Forward Distributing
- Address
- 219 N Front St, Standish, MI 48658-9428
- Mailing address
- 219 North Front Street, Standish, MI 48658-0549
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 1H4T0466XLL017602, 1XKTDB9X57J168772, 1HLA4A8D6P7L56799, 1NKWGGGG80J174800, 3ALACXD26LDLY9520, 1W9P14425EM350726, 1XKYD48X3LJ297865, 2NP3LN0X4DM19107, 1PMKA4765K7016093, 1XKZD40X2JJ184244 and 9 more below
Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.
Legitimacy check
A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.
- Pass: Not on the U.S. sanctions list
Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.
- Pass: USDOT registration is active
FMCSA lists USDOT 402998 as active.
- Check: Verify current operating authority
Stored legacy record lists Common carrier as active; confirm the current status in Motus.
- Check: Verify current insurance
Stored BIPD amount: $1 Million. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.
- Pass: No federal out-of-service orders
None on record for this USDOT.
- Pass: No prior revocation linked
No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.
- Check: Shares an officer with 2 inactive USDOT numbers
See Connected companies below.
Connected companies
Other USDOT numbers that share an officer, phone or address with this carrier. A match is a lead to check, not proof.
- Ewmaring Dairy IncorporatedUSDOT 1893262 · Vienna, GASame officerNot activePossible link
- David GouldUSDOT 1755879 · Harrison, MISame officerActivePossible link
- Learning Junction LLCUSDOT 1662323 · Webb City, MOSame officerActivePossible link
- Gould Family EnterpriseUSDOT 1623040 · Ashland, MESame officerNot activePossible link
- Tuf Concrete INCUSDOT 1532484 · Seaside, ORSame officerActivePossible link
- Gould Construction INCUSDOT 1198600 · Browerville, MNSame officerActivePossible link
Matched on FMCSA filings: company officer names, phone and physical address. Large fleets and shared office buildings can match by chance.
Authority & insurance
Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.
FMCSA filing records
Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.
Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.
Operating authority
1 available record · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
MC1550385 · Recorded status: Active — view record
- Liability insurance amount on file
- 1000000.000000000000000000
- Bond on file
- No (N)
- Bond required
- No (N)
- Business city
- STANDISH
- Business country code
- US
- Business state code
- MI
- Business street / PO box
- 219 N FRONT ST
- Business telephone
- 9898464501
- Business mail deliverability code
- Y
- Business postal code
- 48658-9428
- Cargo filing on file
- No (N)
- Cargo filing required
- No (N)
- Docket number
- MC1550385
- Legal name
- FORWARD DISTRIBUTING
- Mailing city
- STANDISH
- Mailing country code
- US
- Mailing state code
- MI
- Mailing street / PO box
- 219 NORTH FRONT STREET
- Mailing mail deliverability code
- Y
- Mailing postal code
- 48658-0549
- Required insurance amount, as filed
- 1000000.000000000000000000
- Recorded authority status
- Active
- Authority type
- Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
- USDOT number
- 402998
Insurance filings
1 available record · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
MC1550385 · Insurer: EMCASCO Insurance Company · Policy: 6E15814 · Effective May 22, 2023 — view record
- Docket number
- MC1550385
- Effective date
- May 22, 2023 (filed: 20230522)
- Insurance class
- Primary (P)
- Insurance form
- BMC-91X
- Insurance type
- Liability (BIPD) (1)
- Insurance company
- EMCASCO Insurance Company
- Maximum coverage amount, as filed
- 1000000.00
- Policy number
- 6E15814
- Received by FMCSA
- Jun 8, 2023 (filed: 20230608)
- Underlying limit, as filed
- 0.00
- USDOT number
- 402998
Suspension and revocation notices
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Insurance history
0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 10, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.
No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.
Earlier FMCSA filing records
These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.
Stored operating authority
| Authority type | Recorded status | Application pending | Revocation pending |
|---|---|---|---|
| Common | Active | None | None |
| Contract | None | None | None |
| Broker | None | None | None |
Recorded categories and dockets
- MC 1550385
- Active
Stored insurance filing fields
- Liability (BIPD)
- $1 Million
- Cargo
- Not on file
- Bond / trust
- Not on file
Insurance filings
| Type | Insurer | Form | Policy | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) | Emcasco Insurance Company | 91X | 6E15814 | $1 Million | May 22, 2023 |
"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 13 (1 out of service)
- Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
- 13 (0 out of service)
Out-of-service rates (24 months)
FMCSA BASICs
| Category | Percentile | Measure | Inspections with violation | Acute / critical | Alert |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | Not public | 0.15 | 2 | No | Not available |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 1.36 | 1 | No | Not available |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 3.63 | 5 | No | Not available |
Percentile: 0 is best, 100 is worst. FMCSA flags an alert above its threshold (65–80% depending on category). Some property-carrier percentiles are not public.
Most-cited violations, in plain English
| Code | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | 2 | 0 |
| 393.9A-LTSIR | 2 | 0 |
| 172.202B-HMSPS | 1 | 0 |
| 172.516C6-HMPMC | 1 | 0 |
| 383.23A2-LCDL | 1 | 1 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | 1 | 0 |
Inspections & crashes
Roadside inspections and reportable crashes in the last 24 months.
Inspection, violation and out-of-service counts: FMCSA 24-month inspection record, as of Nov 10, 2026. Crash counts: FMCSA crash file, 24-month rolling window (1 record, Jan 27, 2026 to Jan 27, 2026). "Fatal crashes" counts crashes with at least one death; "Deaths" counts people killed (0 people were injured).
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Aug 27, 2026
- Last crash
- Jan 27, 2026
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Hazmat viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 27, 2026 | 88824218 | MI | Mi | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 3 / 0 | — | 3 violations
|
| Jul 24, 2026 | 88509872 | MI | Mi | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | — | No detailed violation records available |
| Apr 3, 2026 | 87512717 | MI | N Roscommon Rd @ W Lansing Rd | Walk-around (Level 2) | 1 / 1 | 1 / 0 | — | 2 violations
|
| Mar 23, 2026 | 87372483 | MI | M72 Near Old Dam Rd | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 | — | 1 violation
|
| Feb 11, 2026 | 87032082 | MI | Coldwater Scale | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 | — | 1 violation
|
| Sep 2, 2025 | 85672715 | MI | Evans Near M33 | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | — | No detailed violation records available |
| Jul 30, 2025 | 85398141 | MI | 4 Mile Rest Area | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 | — | 1 violation
|
| May 15, 2025 | 84699623 | MI | 4 Mile Rest Are | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | — | No detailed violation records available |
| Apr 21, 2025 | 84467994 | MI | Safe Enforcement Site | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 2 / 0 | — | 2 violations
|
| Feb 28, 2025 | 83998979 | MI | M-57 @ Alger Rd | Walk-around (Level 2) | 1 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 2 violations
|
Showing the 10 most recent of 13 inspection records on file.
Latest crashes
| Date | Location | Deaths | Injured | Tow-away | Vehicles | Conditions | Hazmat released | FMCSA recordable |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | Oscoda Twp, MI | 0 | 0 | Yes | 2 | Snow · Ice · Daylight | No | Yes |
A roadside out-of-service finding applies to the inspected driver or vehicle; it is different from a federal order against the carrier. Crash involvement does not determine fault or preventability. Counts cover the stated reporting period, not the carrier’s entire history.
Where its vehicles were inspected
| State | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|
| MI · Michigan | 13 | 1 |
The states where FMCSA recorded roadside inspections for this USDOT. A rough picture of where the fleet runs, not a list of lanes.
Inspections and crashes by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Out of service | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 5 | 7 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 | 8 | 12 | 0 | 0 |
Fleet & drivers
Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.
Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
| Vehicle | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 20 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 13 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 37
- CDL drivers
- 31
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 8
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 8
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 21
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 58
- Trucks
- 34
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 873,882 (2024)
- Seen at inspections
- 11 trucks · 8 trailers
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1H4T0466XLL017602 | — | Fruehauf | Semi-Trailer | A026273 MI | 1 | Aug 27, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XKTDB9X57J168772 | 2007 | Kenworth T2 Series | Truck Tractor | RC31338 MI | 1 | Aug 27, 2026 | 3 / 0 |
| 1HLA4A8D6P7L56799 | 2023 | Heil Trailer International | Semi-Trailer | E187192 MI | 1 | Jul 24, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1NKWGGGG80J174800 | — | Kenworth W9 Series | Truck Tractor | BA99573 MI | 1 | Jul 24, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3ALACXD26LDLY9520 | 2020 | Freightliner M2 | Straight Truck | BD27672 MI | 2 | Apr 3, 2026 | 3 / 1 |
| 1W9P14425EM350726 | 2014 | Westmor Industries Westmor Industries | Semi-Trailer | E777423 MI | 2 | Feb 11, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XKYD48X3LJ297865 | 2020 | Kenworth T680 | Truck Tractor | RC31455 MI | 2 | Feb 11, 2026 | 2 / 0 |
| 2NP3LN0X4DM19107 | 2013 | Peterbilt 348 | Straight Truck | BC41722 MI | 1 | Sep 2, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 1PMKA4765K7016093 | 2019 | Polar Tank Trailer Polar Tank Trailer | Semi-Trailer | E973326 MI | 1 | Jul 30, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XKZD40X2JJ184244 | 2018 | Kenworth T880 | Truck Tractor | BE30212 MI | 1 | Jul 30, 2025 | 1 / 0 |
| 5HTAB4864H7L82000 | 2017 | Heil Trailer International | Semi-Trailer | F230715 MI | 1 | May 15, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 5KJJBWD14PLUF3565 | 2023 | Western Star 49X Chassis | Truck Tractor | BD27657 MI | 1 | May 15, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XKZD40X8LJ395029 | 2020 | Kenworth T880 | Truck Tractor | BC17427 MI | 1 | Apr 21, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 4HUTA4334TG121992 | 2026 | Texas Trailer Service Texas Trailer Service | Semi-Trailer | E202963 MI | 2 | Apr 21, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XKYD49X1FJ454201 | 2015 | Kenworth T680 | Truck Tractor | RC31339 MI | 2 | Feb 25, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 3ALACXD28LDLY9521 | 2020 | Freightliner M2 | Straight Truck | BC16149 MI | 1 | Feb 21, 2025 | 1 / 0 |
| 5HTAB4767W7L61964 | 1998 | Heil Trailer International Heil Trailer International | Semi-Trailer | E516832 MI | 1 | Jan 28, 2025 | 0 / 0 |
| 1NPXGGGG20D442351 | — | Peterbilt 389 | Truck Tractor | BB75917 MI | 1 | Jan 28, 2025 | 3 / 0 |
| 1E96P4222KC519175 | 2019 | Exosent Engineering | Semi-Trailer | E013254 MI | 1 | Oct 3, 2024 | 0 / 0 |
Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Open a VIN or plate for its dated carrier associations and available history. Plates can change or be reassigned. Vehicle details reflect filed records and available VIN decoding; these observations are not a complete fleet or ownership history.
Equipment evidence
- Straight TruckInspection 3 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections
- Tractor-TrailerInspection 8 truck tractors and 8 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)
Cargo carried, as filed
Changes & history
Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.
Timeline of this registration
- Most recent vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection.
- Most recent roadside inspection on file.
- Earliest reportable crash on file.
- MCS-150 filing on record.
- Earliest roadside inspection on file.
- First vehicle recorded at a roadside inspection under this USDOT.
- Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 402998.
Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.
MCS-150 filings on record
- MCS-150 filed
Registration
- First registered with FMCSA
- Jul 30, 1990
- Last MCS-150 update
- Apr 14, 2025
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is Forward Distributing an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 402998 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is Forward Distributing's USDOT and MC number?
USDOT 402998; docket number MC 1550385.
How do I contact Forward Distributing?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (989) 846-4501; address 219 N Front St, Standish, MI 48658-9428; mailing address 219 North Front Street, Standish, MI 48658-0549.
What insurance does this record show for Forward Distributing?
The stored legacy record shows $1 Million liability (BIPD). This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.
What is Forward Distributing's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does Forward Distributing have?
Power units: 58; drivers: 37, as filed on its MCS-150 (Apr 14, 2025).
What does Forward Distributing haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: liquids/gases.
What equipment does Forward Distributing operate?
On government records: Straight Truck (3 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections); Tractor-Trailer (8 truck tractors and 8 semi-trailers recorded at roadside inspections (trailer body type not decoded)).
How many inspections and crashes has Forward Distributing had?
Inspections: 13; crashes recorded: 1, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for Forward Distributing?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives August 2027. The latest filing stored here is Apr 14, 2025. FMCSA currently gives extra time for biennial updates due on or after June 1, 2026 and has suspended inactivation for those missed updates. This calculated date is not a finding of noncompliance. Check the linked FMCSA notice for changes.
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