Transport Distribution Company
USDOT 264594 · MC-185853 · Joplin, Missouri · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Transport Distribution Company is a corporation based in Joplin, Missouri, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 119 power units and 115 drivers, which ranks it #81 by fleet size among 201 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Missouri. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 256 times – about 2.2 inspections per power unit. 10.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 15 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (9 injuries, 0 fatalities, 13 tow-away), or 12.6 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, commodities dry bulk, beverages, paper products and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Transport Distribution Company |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 264594 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-185853 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 5357 East 7Th Street, Joplin, MO 64801 |
| Phone | (417) 624-3814 |
| First registered | Sep 17, 1985 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 8, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 264594.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 0 | 119 | 0 |
| Trailers | 247 | 153 | 0 |
- 0.97 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.4 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 11,159,364 miles reported for 2025 – about 93,776 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 48% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 115 CDL drivers; 112 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 3 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Missouri carriers with 50+ units (201).
| Measure | Transport Distribution Compa | Same size, US | MO average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 10.0% | 18.8% | 15.8% | 47% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.4% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 85% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 12.6 | 4.5 | 5.1 | 181% higher than average |
| Inspections | 256 | 256 with a driver check, 130 with a vehicle check, 79 BASIC violations recorded, 1 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 8, 2005) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Missouri
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Missouri carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Artur Express Inc USDOT 767997 | Hazelwood | 105 | 112 | 131 | 31.3% | 10 |
| Kranawetter Transport LLC USDOT 2077730 | Patton | 120 | 106 | 172 | 31.3% | 11 |
| Waller Truck Company Inc USDOT 89164 | Excelsior Springs | 97 | 95 | 121 | 9.7% | 4 |
| Buchheit Trucking Service Inc USDOT 71052 | Scott City | 128 | 100 | 160 | 20.5% | 8 |
| Mido's Trucking LLC USDOT 1837063 | St Louis | 95 | 95 | 150 | 18.1% | 4 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Certified Express Inc USDOT 1091406 | Neosho | 282 | 294 | 363 | 14.4% | 24 |
| Leggett & Platt Incorporated USDOT 69582 | Carthage | 130 | 95 | 96 | 12.5% | 3 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Transport Distribution Company?
Transport Distribution Company is registered with USDOT number 264594 and operating authority MC-185853.
How many trucks does Transport Distribution Company have?
It reports 119 power units (119 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 400 trailers, with 115 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 8, 2026).
Where is Transport Distribution Company located?
Its registered physical address is in Joplin, Missouri 64801.
What is the out-of-service rate of Transport Distribution Company?
Over 24 months, 10.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.