PDQ TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 1114579 • DBA: URBAN EXPRESS CHARTER • 1640 E 5TH AVE, COLUMBUS, OH, 43219
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-457274 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Mar 4, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2677125 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | IXG678713 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (34 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2677125 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1-ATR-OH-19-01498626-00 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | BIPD/Primary | 1-ATR-OH-19-01498626-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KAA017922301 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 2, 2024 |
| TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KAA017922301 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | KXA017922301 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 2, 2024 |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5ST10725-00 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2660794 | REPLACED | Dec 6, 2021 | Mar 1, 2022 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2660794 | CANCELLED | Nov 12, 2021 | Jan 2, 2022 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2660794 | REPLACED | Nov 12, 2021 | Dec 6, 2021 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2660794 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2021 | Dec 2, 2021 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | KCA 2660794 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2021 | Nov 12, 2021 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5010787 | REPLACED | Feb 3, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5010787 | CANCELLED | Dec 29, 2020 | Feb 21, 2021 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5010787 | REPLACED | Dec 29, 2020 | Feb 3, 2021 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5010787 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2020 | Dec 29, 2020 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5010787 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2020 | Jan 14, 2021 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | COH0005156414-0 | REPLACED | Jan 19, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LFB0016991 | CANCELLED | Dec 2, 2014 | Dec 2, 2019 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CA00039961 | CANCELLED | Sep 5, 2014 | Dec 2, 2014 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CA00039961 | CANCELLED | Dec 2, 2013 | Sep 5, 2014 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CA00038040 | CANCELLED | Dec 2, 2012 | Dec 2, 2013 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | CA00034454 | CANCELLED | Dec 2, 2011 | Dec 2, 2012 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | PA00201472 | CANCELLED | Dec 2, 2010 | Dec 2, 2011 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | PA00201237 | CANCELLED | Jun 24, 2010 | Dec 2, 2010 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | PA00201237 | REPLACED | May 26, 2010 | May 25, 2010 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | PA00201237 | REPLACED | May 25, 2010 | Jun 24, 2010 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | PA00201237 | NAME CHANGED | May 25, 2010 | Jul 19, 2010 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | PA00201237 | CANCELLED | Dec 2, 2009 | May 26, 2010 |
| NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 01-CA-015847851-0 | CANCELLED | Dec 2, 2008 | Dec 2, 2009 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LPA103451-02 | CANCELLED | Dec 2, 2007 | Dec 2, 2008 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LPA103451-01 | CANCELLED | Dec 2, 2006 | Dec 2, 2007 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LPA103451 | CANCELLED | Dec 2, 2005 | Dec 2, 2006 |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAS 0136920-00 | CANCELLED | Sep 11, 2003 | Oct 8, 2005 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2677125 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2026 | Mar 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2677125 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SURETY AND CASUALTY COMPANY, INC. | 1-ATR-OH-19-01498626-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY | IXG678713 | BIPD/Excess | Mar 1, 2025 | Mar 1, 2025 |
| CANCEL | TRISURA SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KXA017922301 | BIPD/Excess | Mar 2, 2024 | Mar 2, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | KAA017922301 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 2, 2024 | Mar 2, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | TRISURA INSURANCE COMPANY | KAA017922301 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | 1-ATR-OH-19-01498626-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | 5ST10725-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2660794 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2022 | Mar 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2660794 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 2, 2022 | Jan 2, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2660794 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 6, 2021 | Dec 6, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2660794 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 2, 2021 | Dec 2, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | KCA 2660794 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 12, 2021 | Nov 12, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 5010787 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 5010787 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 21, 2021 | Feb 21, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 5010787 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 3, 2021 | Feb 3, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 5010787 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 14, 2021 | Jan 14, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 5010787 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 29, 2020 | Dec 29, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | COH0005156414-0 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | RLI INSURANCE COMPANY | LFB0016991 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 2, 2019 | Dec 2, 2019 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CA00039961 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 2, 2014 | Dec 2, 2014 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CA00039961 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 5, 2014 | Sep 5, 2014 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CA00038040 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 2, 2013 | Dec 2, 2013 |
| CANCEL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | CA00034454 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 2, 2012 | Dec 2, 2012 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | PA00201472 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 2, 2011 | Dec 2, 2011 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | PA00201237 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 2, 2010 | Dec 2, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | PA00201237 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 19, 2010 | Jul 19, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | PA00201237 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2010 | Jun 24, 2010 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | PA00201237 | BIPD/Primary | May 26, 2010 | May 26, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | PA00201237 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2010 | May 25, 2010 |
| CANCEL | NEW HAMPSHIRE INSURANCE CO. | 01-CA-015847851-0 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 2, 2009 | Dec 2, 2009 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LPA103451-02 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 2, 2008 | Dec 2, 2008 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LPA103451-01 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 2, 2007 | Dec 2, 2007 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LPA103451 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 2, 2006 | Dec 2, 2006 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAS 0136920-00 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2005 | Oct 8, 2005 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-457274 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (21 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC457274 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2025 |
| MC457274 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 4, 2024 |
| MC457274 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2023 |
| MC457274 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2021 |
| MC457274 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 15, 2021 |
| MC457274 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 25, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 4, 2021 |
| MC457274 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 18, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2020 |
| MC457274 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jan 29, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| MC457274 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 28, 2014 |
| MC457274 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 14, 2014 |
| MC457274 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 29, 2013 |
| MC457274 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2012 |
| MC457274 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 7, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 2, 2011 |
| MC457274 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2010 |
| MC457274 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 16, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 25, 2010 |
| MC457274 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2009 |
| MC457274 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2008 |
| MC457274 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 5, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2007 |
| MC457274 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 6, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2006 |
| MC457274 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 18, 2006 | REVOKED | Dec 9, 2019 |
| MC457274 | MOTOR PASSENGER COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | May 15, 2003 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
13 states • 169 inspections
Violation Summary (23 violations from latest 100 of 169 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95K-EE | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices inadequate flag size | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62-BEMEI | Windshield wipers inoperative | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.62(d) | Windshield wipers inoperative | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (169 inspections)
Showing 50 of 169
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2024 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | Ref Marker: | ...106334 | PDQ TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 17, 2024 | DC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WASHINGTON | 6045 16TH STREET NW | ...107999 | URBAN EXPRESS CHARTER |
| Mar 20, 2024 | DC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WASHINGTON | 915 OHIO DRIVE SW | ...069562 | URBAN EXPRESS CHARTER |
| Aug 31, 2020 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2018 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2018 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2018 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 21, 2017 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 20, 2017 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 19, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2016 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 14, 2016 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 22, 2016 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 31, 2015 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 22, 2015 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 8, 2015 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2015 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 12, 2015 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2015 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 25, 2014 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 9, 2014 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 21, 2014 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 22, 2013 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 26, 2012 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 4 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
62 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 62 events