General Distributing Company
Phone (406) 454-1351Great Falls, MT
Find this carrier by: General Distributing · USDOT 166340 · 406-454-1351 · 4064541351 · Great Falls, MT
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- USDOT
- USDOT166340
- MC
- None
- Registered
- 1974 · 52 yrs
- Location
- Great Falls, MT
- MCS-150 filed
- May 1, 2026
USDOT registration
Active
Registration status; not operating authority
Authority record
No filing shown
Check current status in Motus
Insurance record
No filing shown
Does not establish uninsured status
Safety rating
Not rated
No safety rating available; not a safety verdict
Overview
The short version and the key numbers.
General Distributing Company is an active carrier and shipper based in Great Falls, MT, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 166340. Phone: (406) 454-1351. It reports 32 power units and 37 drivers on its MCS-150 (May 1, 2026). In the last 24 months it had 59 roadside inspections, a 9.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reportable crashes in the available records.
USDOT 166340 was first registered with FMCSA on Jun 1, 1974 (52 years ago), and its most recent MCS-150 filing is dated May 1, 2026. Its vehicles were inspected 59 times on record, most recently on Sep 18, 2026, most often in MT.
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
- May 1, 2026
- Registration record changed
- Oct 27, 2026
- Latest inspection recorded
- Sep 18, 2026
- Latest crash recorded
- Not available
- Latest vehicle observation
- Sep 18, 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
- Eric Bliss
- Company officer 2
- Glenn Bliss
- Legal name
- General Distributing Company
- Organization
- Corporation
- Classification
- Private (Property)
- Registered as
- Carrier & Shipper
Registration & filings
- USDOT number
- 166340
- Docket numbers
- None on file
- Registered
- Jun 1, 1974 (52 yrs)
- D&B (DUNS)
- 6241236
- Last MCS-150
- May 1, 2026
- Usual MCS-150 schedule
- October 2028 (see temporary relief below)
- Operation
- Intrastate Only (Non-Hazmat)
- 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 Great Falls, MT
- USDOT registrations in Great Falls
- 702
- Currently active
- 300 (43%)
- One-truck operations
- 436 (62%)
- With for-hire authority
- 246 (35%)
- Registered in the last 12 months
- 22
From FMCSA census records as of Nov 10, 2026. This carrier reports 32 power units against a local average of 5.3.
Find this carrier by
- USDOT
- 166340
- D&B (DUNS)
- 6241236
- Phone
- (406) 454-1351406-454-13514064541351
- Fax
- (406) 454-0835406-454-08354064540835
- plodge@gendco.com
- Officers
- Eric Bliss, Glenn Bliss
- Legal name
- General Distributing Company
- Address
- 430 17Th Ave NE, Great Falls, MT 59404-1936
- Mailing address
- PO Box 2606, Great Falls, MT 59403-2606
- VINs inspected under this USDOT
- 1XPXD49X6PD856592, 1UYFS24067A060901, 1NK5LJ9X7VJ237183, 3H3V352C5FT512014, 1XKZP4EX0RJ374779, 1R9D31837JD039056, 1XKZP4EX7RJ374780, 2NKHHN7X3CM312525, 3BKBLJ9X9MF464181, 1XKWP49X2VR238386 and 15 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 166340 as active.
- No data: No authority filing shown
This is not a finding of unauthorized operation. Requirements depend on the operation; verify the current registration in Motus.
- 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 1 inactive USDOT number
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.
- Outdoor Bliss LLCUSDOT 4082101 · Cambridge, MNSame officerActivePossible link
- Blisscrete Masonry LLCUSDOT 3602985 · Cambridge, MNSame officerNot activePossible link
- Cypress King INCUSDOT 2393033 · Amityville, NYSame 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
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 filings
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.
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.
Safety
FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.
Safety rating
- Rating
- Not rated
- Driver inspections (24 mo)
- 59 (0 out of service)
- Vehicle inspections (24 mo)
- 52 (5 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 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Hours-of-Service | Not public | 0 | 1 | No | Not available |
| Driver Fitness | Not public | 0 | 1 | No | Not available |
| Controlled Substances | Not public | 0 | 0 | No | Not available |
| Vehicle Maintenance | Not public | 1.47 | 11 | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 393.45D-B | 3 | 0 |
| 171.2E-HMGRMC | 1 | 0 |
| 172.200A-HMSPS | 1 | 0 |
| 172.400A1-HML | 1 | 0 |
| 172.516C2-HMPMC | 1 | 0 |
| 172.606B2-HMER | 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.
Most recent
- Last inspection
- Sep 18, 2026
Latest inspections
| Date | Inspection ID | State | Location | Level | Driver viol. / OOS | Vehicle viol. / OOS | Hazmat viol. / OOS | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2026 | 89089327 | MT | Clearwater Mt | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 3 / 1 | 3 / 1 | 3 violations
|
| Sep 2, 2026 | 88939609 | MT | Ballantine Mt | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Aug 12, 2026 | 88732330 | MT | Harlowton Mt | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | — | No detailed violation records available |
| Aug 11, 2026 | 88676605 | SD | Valley Springs Sd | Driver only (Level 3) | 1 / 0 | 0 / 0 | — | 1 violation
|
| Jul 16, 2026 | 88458180 | MT | Drummond Mt | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 2 / 0 | — | 2 violations
|
| Jul 16, 2026 | 88429444 | MT | Armington Mt | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 | — | 1 violation
|
| Jun 24, 2026 | 88288782 | MT | Helena Mt | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | — | No detailed violation records available |
| Jun 17, 2026 | 88226063 | MT | Butte Mt | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 1 / 0 | 1 violation
|
| Jun 9, 2026 | 88154950 | MT | Billings Mt | Full (Level 1) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | — | No detailed violation records available |
| Jun 8, 2026 | 88143983 | MT | Helena Mt | Walk-around (Level 2) | 0 / 0 | 0 / 0 | — | No detailed violation records available |
Showing the 10 most recent of 59 inspection records on file.
Latest crashes
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MT · Montana | 52 | 3 |
| WA · Washington | 3 | 2 |
| ID · Idaho | 1 | 0 |
| SD · South Dakota | 1 | 0 |
| US · Us | 1 | 0 |
| UT · Utah | 1 | 0 |
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 | 23 | 14 | 2 | 0 |
| 2025 | 29 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 3 | 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 | 15 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 16 | 0 | 0 |
Drivers
- Total drivers
- 37
- CDL drivers
- 37
- Interstate, over 100 mi
- 12
- Interstate, within 100 mi
- 25
- Intrastate, over 100 mi
- 0
- Intrastate, within 100 mi
- 0
- Leased drivers / month
- Not available
Operations
- Power units
- 32
- Trucks
- 26
- Buses
- 0
- Annual miles
- 1,060,000 (2023)
- Seen at inspections
- 24 trucks · 11 trailers
Vehicles inspected under this USDOT
| Make | Vehicle type | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | Truck Tractor | 11 |
| Kenworth | Straight Truck | 10 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-Trailer | 6 |
| Freightliner | Straight Truck | 2 |
| Utility Trailer | Semi-Trailer | 2 |
| Great Dane | Semi-Trailer | 1 |
| Hyundai Translead | Semi-Trailer | 1 |
| Peterbilt | Truck Tractor | 1 |
| Unknown | Semi-Trailer | 1 |
All 35 vehicles inspected under this USDOT, grouped by make and type as recorded at inspection.
| VIN | Year | Make & model | Type | Plate | Inspections | Last seen | Violations / OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1XPXD49X6PD856592 | 2023 | Peterbilt 389 | Truck Tractor | PA344262 MT | 1 | Sep 18, 2026 | 3 / 1 |
| 1UYFS24067A060901 | 2007 | Utility Trailer Manufacturer Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-Trailer | EMZ367 MT | 4 | Sep 18, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1NK5LJ9X7VJ237183 | 2027 | Kenworth T480 | Straight Truck | FHP039 MT | 1 | Sep 2, 2026 | 1 / 0 |
| 3H3V352C5FT512014 | 2015 | Hyundai Translead Trailers Hyundai Translead Trailers | Semi-Trailer | ESP675 MT | 4 | Aug 12, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XKZP4EX0RJ374779 | 2024 | Kenworth T880 | Truck Tractor | PA30058 MT | 9 | Aug 12, 2026 | 1 / 1 |
| 1R9D31837JD039056 | — | Unknown | Semi-Trailer | 202072C MT | 2 | Aug 11, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XKZP4EX7RJ374780 | 2024 | Kenworth T880 | Truck Tractor | PA30164 MT | 8 | Aug 11, 2026 | 4 / 1 |
| 2NKHHN7X3CM312525 | 2012 | Kenworth T3 Series | Straight Truck | CSC423 MT | 1 | Jul 16, 2026 | 1 / 0 |
| 3BKBLJ9X9MF464181 | 2021 | Kenworth T4 Series | Straight Truck | DAR616 MT | 4 | Jul 16, 2026 | 3 / 0 |
| 1XKWP49X2VR238386 | 2027 | Kenworth W9 Series | Truck Tractor | PA34004 MT | 1 | Jun 24, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1UYFS2403EA042501 | 2014 | Utility Trailer Manufacturer Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Semi-Trailer | 261425A MT | 4 | Jun 24, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 2NKMHZ7X57M186938 | 2007 | Kenworth T300 | Straight Truck | CYS698 MT | 4 | Jun 17, 2026 | 1 / 0 |
| 1XKZP4EX3RJ333384 | 2024 | Kenworth T880 | Truck Tractor | PA29092 MT | 2 | Jun 9, 2026 | 3 / 0 |
| 1P9PA5352RL881009 | 2024 | Premier Cryogenic Services Cga 341 | Semi-Trailer | EDS423 MT | 7 | Jun 9, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 2NKMHZ7X77M186939 | 2007 | Kenworth T300 | Straight Truck | EGK904 MT | 1 | Jun 8, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 3ALACXCY2GDHT6517 | 2016 | Freightliner M2 | Straight Truck | DJK247 MT | 2 | May 20, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1FVHCYCY4FHGJ0169 | 2015 | Freightliner M2 | Straight Truck | EVA148 MT | 2 | Apr 14, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XKDP4EX3PR245637 | 1993 | Kenworth T800 | Truck Tractor | PA26425 MT | 4 | Apr 3, 2026 | 3 / 1 |
| 1XKWP49X0NR461817 | 2022 | Kenworth W9 Series | Truck Tractor | PA33012 MT | 2 | Mar 26, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1M9A33834SN437014 | 2025 | Minnesota Valley Engineering, Inc Minnesota Valley Engineering, INC | Semi-Trailer | FFN388 MT | 1 | Mar 17, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XKWP49X5MR427659 | 2021 | Kenworth W9 Series | Truck Tractor | PA32092 MT | 2 | Mar 17, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1P9PA5355RL881019 | 2024 | Premier Cryogenic Services Cga 341 | Semi-Trailer | EKW025 MT | 6 | Mar 10, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1XKZP40X2JJ223454 | 2018 | Kenworth T880 | Truck Tractor | PA15522 MT | 2 | Feb 19, 2026 | 2 / 1 |
| 2NKMHZ7X37M186940 | 2007 | Kenworth T300 | Straight Truck | EDN804 MT | 2 | Jan 29, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
| 1NKZLP0X6PJ217706 | 2023 | Kenworth T880 | Straight Truck | DSR112 MT | 2 | Jan 13, 2026 | 0 / 0 |
Vehicles recorded at roadside inspections under this USDOT (the carrier operated them; this is not a record of ownership). Showing the 25 most recently inspected of 35. 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
- TankerVIN 2 tank trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
- Dry VanVIN 1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150
- Straight TruckInspection 12 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections
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.
- 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 166340.
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
- Jun 1, 1974
- Last MCS-150 update
- May 1, 2026
Questions & answers
Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.
Is General Distributing Company an active carrier?
The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 166340 as active. Registration is separate from operating authority and insurance coverage.
What is General Distributing Company's USDOT number?
USDOT 166340. No MC, MX or FF docket number is on file.
How do I contact General Distributing Company?
As filed with FMCSA: phone (406) 454-1351; fax (406) 454-0835; email plodge@gendco.com; address 430 17Th Ave NE, Great Falls, MT 59404-1936; mailing address PO Box 2606, Great Falls, MT 59403-2606.
What is General Distributing Company's safety rating?
No FMCSA safety rating is available here. Not rated does not mean safe or unsafe.
How many trucks and drivers does General Distributing Company have?
Power units: 32; drivers: 37, as filed on its MCS-150 (May 1, 2026).
What does General Distributing Company haul?
Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, liquids/gases, chemicals.
What equipment does General Distributing Company operate?
On government records: Tanker (2 tank trailers confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections); Dry Van (1 enclosed van trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections; general freight declared on its MCS-150); Straight Truck (12 straight trucks recorded at roadside inspections).
How many inspections and crashes has General Distributing Company had?
Inspections: 59; crashes recorded: 0, in the available 24-month records.
What is the usual MCS-150 update schedule for General Distributing Company?
The usual USDOT-digit schedule gives October 2028. The latest filing stored here is May 1, 2026. 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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