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PDQ TRANSPORTATION INC

DBA URBAN EXPRESS CHARTER

USDOT 1114579 · MC-457274 · 1640 E 5TH AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43219

94Clear to loadLow riskVektor risk score · 0–100

Generated August 4, 2026 from the live FMCSA / NHTSA record. Decision support — not an FMCSA safety rating or a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority & insurance before tendering.

Watch · 1

  • Multiple injury crashes — 16 crashes involving injuries are on record.

In good standing · 5

  • Active operating authority — Active for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.
  • Insurance on file — BIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.
  • Established 23 years — Operating authority has been on file since 2003.
  • Out-of-service rates below national average — Both vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 175 inspections.
  • No BASIC safety alerts — No FMCSA intervention thresholds are currently exceeded.

Identity & authority

Operating status
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
None
Broker authority
None
Safety rating
Satisfactory (Dec 12, 2023)
Authority age
23 yr
Registered
Apr 3, 2003
Out-of-service
No
Phone
(614) 253-7000
Email
dispatch@urbancharters.com
Website
urbancharters.com
Address
1640 E 5TH AVE, COLUMBUS, OH 43219

Fleet

Power units
0
Drivers
30
Observed units
20
Avg fleet age
4.8 yr

Insurance

Auto-liability on file
Yes
BIPD limit
$5M
Cargo on file
No
Cargo limit
Bond on file
No
Lapses
1

Safety · trailing 24 months

Vehicle OOS
7.2% (nat'l 22.26%)
Driver OOS
0.0% (nat'l 6.67%)
Inspections
73
Crashes
1
Fatal crashes
0
CSA BASICMeasurePercentileSourceAlert
Unsafe Driving2.0828%FMCSA
Hours-of-Service0.046%Vektor est.
Driver Fitness00%FMCSA
Controlled Substances00%FMCSA
Vehicle Maintenance0.675%FMCSA