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COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION INC

USDOT 1237538 Active Based in COLUMBIA, MD

COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION INC is a motor carrier based in COLUMBIA, MD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1237538. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 61 power units and 135 drivers, with 2 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier Overview

COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 61 power units and 135 drivers, based in Columbia, MD. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Power Units
61
Drivers
135
Inspections
2
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
1 all-time
Authorities
0

Safety Snapshot

Inspection Profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in MD (2 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation Profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.16(a) (Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)) cited 1 times.

Fleet Profile

The fleet comprises 61 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 135 drivers; Ford and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.

Compliance

Active Insurance
No active policies on file.
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.50 vs 1.80 -0.30
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Location & Contact
6310 HILLSIDE CT #100
COLUMBIA, MD 21046
Phone: 4103813425
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 1237538
Operation C
MCS-150 mileage 850,000 mi

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 16,700 ACTIVE carriers operating 31–92 power units (±50% of this carrier's 61 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.3%
Median across 16,700 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -1.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
19.1%
Median across 16,700 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -19.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2025-02

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
3 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Maryland (MD) 2 0 0.0% Feb 27, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Ford 1
Freightliner 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (2 rows) View all 2 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
83981738 Feb 27, 2025 MD 2 HOWARD COUNTY
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD 1BM9966 · 1FDUF4HT9FEA15593
2 392.82DUMT, 392.16AD No
82518893 Aug 29, 2024 MD 2 HOWARD COUNTY
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
MD E43662D · 1FVACYBSXAHAM7233
1 392.16(a) No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MD0710758940 Jul 10, 2007 MD 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
HOWARD COUNTY MD 2 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
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How to verify COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION INC

Is COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1237538 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION INC's safety rating? ▾
COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION INC had? ▾
2 roadside inspections are on file for COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 2 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION INC based? ▾
COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 6310 HILLSIDE CT #100, COLUMBIA, Maryland 21046. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION INC have valid operating authority? ▾
COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION INC does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION INC operate? ▾
COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION INC self-reports 61 power units and 135 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION INC had any crashes? ▾
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for COLUMBIA ASSOCIATION INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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