COLES TRANSPORT LLC
USDOT 2548435 • 1207 GARDNER BLVD, COLUMBUS, MS, 39702
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-887427 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 10, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 72TRS129001 | ON FILE | Dec 8, 2023 | Dec 8, 2024 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 72TRS125188 | CANCELLED | Dec 8, 2022 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 72TRS119800 | CANCELLED | Dec 8, 2021 | Dec 8, 2022 |
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 72TRS112868 | CANCELLED | Dec 9, 2020 | Dec 8, 2021 |
| BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | BIPD/Primary | CA1288677 | CANCELLED | Nov 2, 2020 | Dec 10, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1288677 | REPLACED | Oct 28, 2019 | Oct 28, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA1288677 | REPLACED | Oct 28, 2019 | Nov 2, 2020 |
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 72TRS094929 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2018 | Oct 28, 2019 |
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 72TRS081991 | CANCELLED | Oct 28, 2017 | Oct 28, 2018 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS069253 | CANCELLED | Dec 5, 2016 | Oct 28, 2017 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS069253 | REPLACED | Oct 28, 2016 | Dec 5, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS057138 | CANCELLED | Nov 13, 2015 | Feb 19, 2016 |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73TRS040089 | CANCELLED | Nov 14, 2014 | Nov 13, 2015 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72TRS129001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2024 | Dec 8, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72TRS125188 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2023 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72TRS119800 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2022 | Dec 8, 2022 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72TRS112868 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2021 | Dec 8, 2021 |
| CANCEL | BLUE HILL SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY INC | CA1288677 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 10, 2020 | Dec 10, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY | CA1288677 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2020 | Nov 2, 2020 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72TRS094929 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2019 | Oct 28, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE GULF INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1288677 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2019 | Oct 28, 2019 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72TRS081991 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2018 | Oct 28, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS069253 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 28, 2017 | Oct 28, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS069253 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 5, 2016 | Dec 5, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS057138 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2016 | Feb 19, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73TRS040089 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 13, 2015 | Nov 13, 2015 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-887427 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC887427 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2024 |
| MC887427 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2023 |
| MC887427 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 14, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 9, 2022 |
| MC887427 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2021 |
| MC887427 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 10, 2020 |
| MC887427 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2019 |
| MC887427 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 1, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2018 |
| MC887427 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 2, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 30, 2017 |
| MC887427 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Nov 14, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC887427 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 9, 2015 |
| MC887427 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 19, 2014 | REVOKED | Feb 29, 2016 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2016 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Sep 27, 2016 |
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
6 states • 6 inspections
Violation Summary (15 violations from 6 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21(b) | USDOT number not displayed | 1 | 0 | 3 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (6 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2025 | 85712206 | WAYNE COUNTY | MS | Level 1 | DODG TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 391.41APC, 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| May 29, 2024 | 81776763 | BOYDTON VA | TN | Level 1 | DODGE STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
| Jun 23, 2023 | 79020071 | HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR | GA | Level 1 | KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK | 8 | 396.17(c), 395.8, 393.9(a) | Yes |
| Jun 8, 2023 | 78942190 | HEFLINAL | US | Level 1 | BIG TEX SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 31, 2023 | 78772002 | HALIFAX WEIGH STATION, I-95, N | NC | Level 3 | DODG TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
| May 22, 2023 | 78698016 | INTERSTATE | AL | Level 3 | DODG STRAIGHT TRUCK | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 15, 2026 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COLUMBUS | MS HIGHWAY 69 | ...100203 | COLES TRANSPORT LLC |
| Jun 6, 2022 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL PICKENS | County Road 19 | ...332883 | COLES TRANSPORT LLC |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records