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Carrier profile · USDOT 829239 · MC-364931 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
COLUMBUS TRANSPORTATION INC
28 power unitsLocal · 2 statesDES PLAINES, IL50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-364931 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
28Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
10.0Avg age (yr)
2000–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 18, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileMultiple injury crashes
Watch · 2
Multiple injury crashes7 crashes involving injuries are on record.Not enough inspection history to rate2 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
USDOT registration2626 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
Crashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersDecoding
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Not yet decoded
Identity stabilityStable
26 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1999 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
COLUMBUS TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 829239) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. effective Sep 25, 1998 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 1 vehicle-level and 2 driver-level — across 2 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 28 power units and 19 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Nov 13, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is COLUMBUS TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?
COLUMBUS TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 829239, and its motor carrier number is MC-364931.
Is COLUMBUS TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, COLUMBUS TRANSPORTATION INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is COLUMBUS TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?
COLUMBUS TRANSPORTATION INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 3 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 2 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is COLUMBUS TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?
COLUMBUS TRANSPORTATION INC operates 28 power units and 19 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is COLUMBUS TRANSPORTATION INC based?
COLUMBUS TRANSPORTATION INC is based in DES PLAINES, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.
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