Fleet typeIdentity
Small fleet
9 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 55734 · MC-176028 ·
Packaging Distribution Services Inc
DBA PDS PACKAGING
9 power unitsavg 10.7 yrRegional · 5 statesDES MOINES, IA86/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-176028 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
9Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
10.7 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
2 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Verification summary
PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC (USDOT 55734) has a Vektor safety score of 86/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Aug 16, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. effective Sep 30, 2011 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Aug 16, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 40.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier received 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 5 vehicle-level and 10 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Sep 17, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Sep 17, 2026.
It reports 9 power units and 8 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 14, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Aug 3, 1992 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Sep 3, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC's USDOT number?
PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC's USDOT number is 55734, and its motor carrier number is MC-176028.
Is PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Sep 3, 2026. PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC's safety record?
PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC has a 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 16 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).
How big is PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC's fleet?
PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC operates 9 power units and 8 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC based?
PACKAGING DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC is based in DES MOINES, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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