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Carrier profile · USDOT 75786 · MC-52580 · Updated Jun 21, 2026
COLUMBIAN DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC
DBA COLUMBIAN DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
11 power unitsavg 7.3 yrRegional · 3 statesGRAND RAPIDS, MI88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-52580 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
11Power units
11 observed · MCS-150
8Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.3Avg age (yr)
2005–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 21, 2026
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 18 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo16.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
3 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.3 yr
Model years 2005–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
COLUMBIAN DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC (USDOT 75786) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 21, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Sep 1, 2007 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 21, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 16.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier received 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 6 vehicle-level and 12 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
The carrier has 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 21, 2026.
It reports 11 power units and 11 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 14, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jul 30, 1996 in the federal record refreshed Jun 21, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is COLUMBIAN DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC's USDOT number?
COLUMBIAN DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC's USDOT number is 75786, and its motor carrier number is MC-52580.
Is COLUMBIAN DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 21, 2026, COLUMBIAN DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is COLUMBIAN DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC's safety record?
COLUMBIAN DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 18 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is COLUMBIAN DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC's fleet?
COLUMBIAN DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC operates 11 power units and 11 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is COLUMBIAN DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC based?
COLUMBIAN DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC is based in GRAND RAPIDS, MI, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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