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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 3, 2026
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GENERAL DISTRIBUTING COMPANY
USDOT 166340 · EIN 81-0226272
430 17TH AVE NE, GREAT FALLS, MT, 59404-1936
(406) 454-1351 · ERIC BLISS
100
Low risk
Risk factors
No red flags in the public FMCSA record
Snapshot
Operating authority
—
Liability insurance
No active filing
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
32 / 37
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
59 / 193
Crashes (24 mo)
0
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate9.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance145 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance47 pts
Other3 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 172.400A1-HML | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 15 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 172.516C2-HMPMC | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 10 | |
| 396.3A1-TAOCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 10 |
| 172.200A-HMSPS | Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 9 |
Most inspected states
MT52
WA3
SD1
US1
ID1
UT1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1.44 | 1.54 | ≈12–16% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.49 | 0.53 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-02. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in MT · medium impact
• Review the inspections from MT to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Unsafe Driving needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 100%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 33% · Brakes 25% (1 OOS) · Tires 21% (2 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 6 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 5 inspections, 5 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 60%
393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-LIL, 393.9A-LCL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 1.08).
2. Hazardous Materials Compliance1 viol · 20%
172.200A-HMSPS
✓ Verify placards match the shipping papers before leaving
✓ Keep shipping papers in reach and in order
3. Other1 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLEWA1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Equipment — 35 vehicles seen in inspections
12 incomplete vehicle11 truck11 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
ERIC BLISS
Annual mileage
1.1M mi (2023)
CDL drivers
37
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
Connections — 5 carriers
Shares identifiers with 5 carriers (2 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLISSCRETE MASONRY LLC | 3602985 | officer | strong |
| CYPRESS KING INC | 2393033 | officer | strong |
| OUTDOOR BLISS LLC | 4082101 | officer | strong |
| HI-BALL TRUCKING INC | 30111 | 2 VINs | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/01/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.1M mi reported (2023)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
PRIVATE PROPERTY
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