TRUE WORLD FOODS COLUMBUS LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 1 fatality on crash record 5 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — TRUE WORLD FOODS COLUMBUS LLC (USDOT 1628428) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): MISKO MIHAJLOV (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 1 fatality on crash record — 5 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1628428/ As of: Jul 18, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 10% vs peer median 12.5% (better). n=67547 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 10 | 5 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 29 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 18 | 18 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 5.56% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
TRUE WORLD FOODS COLUMBUS LLC is a motor carrier based in COLUMBUS, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1628428. 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 15 power units and 16 drivers, with 29 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 10.0%. 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.
TRUE WORLD FOODS COLUMBUS LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 15 power units and 16 drivers, based in Columbus, OH. Across 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 5.3% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
19 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 171% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (8) and KY (6), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
5.3% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (50.0% of violations); top code 392.82A1 (Texting while driving) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 15 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 16 drivers; Hino, Mack, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 67,547 ACTIVE carriers operating 7–23 power units (±50% of this carrier's 15 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kentucky (KY) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 23, 2026 |
| Ohio (OH) | 4 | 1 | 25.0% | Jul 1, 2026 |
| West Virginia (WV) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 10, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 1.89 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 2.13 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (29 rows) View all 29 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88312458 | Jul 1, 2026 | OH | 1 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88224378 | Jun 23, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 88074958 | Jun 8, 2026 | KY | 2 | — |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86756193 | Jan 8, 2026 | PA | 1 | BRIDGEVILLE PA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 86568442 | Dec 15, 2025 | KY | 3 | VERONA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86436197 | Nov 25, 2025 | PA | 1 | SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85756281 | Sep 10, 2025 | WV | 2 | HURRICANE WV |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85602697 | Aug 25, 2025 | OH | 1 | HUBBARD OH |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 85495597 | Aug 12, 2025 | PA | 3 | SR 79 SB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84494331 | Apr 25, 2025 | KY | 3 | LONDON |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.82A1 | No |
| 84374926 | Apr 10, 2025 | KY | 3 | VERONA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83776429 | Feb 3, 2025 | KY | 3 | WINCHESTER |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.82A1 | No |
| 83580335 | Jan 8, 2025 | OH | 3 | WILMINGTON OH |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83473157 | Dec 24, 2024 | PA | 3 | SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATI |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83297796 | Dec 2, 2024 | KY | 3 | WINCHESTER |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2-INAT | No |
| 83012934 | Oct 24, 2024 | WV | 2 | WHEELING WV |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82267120 | Jul 30, 2024 | OH | 2 | PREBLE COUNTY |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82205417 | Jul 23, 2024 | PA | 1 | SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81889589 | Jun 17, 2024 | KY | 2 | VERONA |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82031952 | May 30, 2024 | PA | 1 | BRIDGEVILLE PA |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 396.5(b) | No |
| 81643735 | May 16, 2024 | PA | 1 | pa-washington-pike,-bridgeville |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81457757 | Apr 25, 2024 | PA | 3 | SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 81321205 | Apr 9, 2024 | PA | 3 | SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A |
HINO STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80589442 | Jan 11, 2024 | KY | 1 | LEXINGTON |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 80049543 | Oct 31, 2023 | KY | 1 | GEORGETOWN |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 376.11(d)(1) | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY0072248975 | Sep 21, 2018 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA309230700X | Aug 19, 2013 | PA | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| OH0129181927 | Dec 26, 2012 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| OH0129113109 | Feb 13, 2012 | OH | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| OH0096384147 | Aug 25, 2009 | OH | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A | PA | 4 | 0 |
| VERONA | KY | 3 | 0 |
| WINCHESTER | KY | 2 | 0 |
| BRIDGEVILLE PA | PA | 2 | 0 |
| SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATI | PA | 2 | 0 |
| CAMPBELLSBURG | KY | 1 | 0 |
| GEORGETOWN | KY | 1 | 0 |
| LEXINGTON | KY | 1 | 0 |
| LONDON | KY | 1 | 0 |
| HUBBARD OH | OH | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 376.11(d)(1) | Lease or Rental Agreement not on board leased or rented CMV | Unknown | 1 | 0 |
| 383.71(h) | Failing to submit medical certification documentation as required. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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