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FORWARD FREIGHT LLC

COLUMBUS, OH

USDOT 2637211 Active AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Company officer: AHMEDNUR HIRSI General Freight Based in COLUMBUS, OH Grade A · 94
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Coverage resumed · Dec 22, 2020
Common (Property) reinstated · Dec 24, 2020
Policy effective · Dec 15, 2024
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 1750 days Mar 8, 2016 → Dec 22, 2020
  • Common (Property) gap · 1746 days Inactive Mar 14, 2016 → reinstated Dec 24, 2020
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC Details →
Company officer: AHMEDNUR HIRSI
Cargo: General Freight
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — FORWARD FREIGHT LLC (USDOT 2637211)
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
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): AHMEDNUR HIRSI (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 1750 days — Mar 8, 2016 → Dec 22, 2020
  • Common (Property) gap · 1746 days — Inactive Mar 14, 2016 → reinstated Dec 24, 2020

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2637211/
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 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=331449 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. · 91X · $750,000

1 active policy

BOC-3 agent

TRANSPORTATION AUTHORITY, LLC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 2637211
In FMCSA records since May 20, 2015 (~11y)
MC / docket MC918569
Company officer AHMEDNUR HIRSI
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 3 units
Drivers 5
Annual mileage 389,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (614) 446-9050
Email: [email protected]
Physical
3310 MORSE RD SUITE#102
COLUMBUS, OH 43231
Mailing
3310 MORSE RD # 102
COLUMBUS, OH 43231
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 2637211
In FMCSA records since May 20, 2015 (~11y)
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 389,000 mi
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 0.75 vs 1.80 -1.05
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 1 2 0
Trailers 1 2 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 5 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 4 4 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
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%).

Power Units
3
Drivers
5
Inspections
5
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

FORWARD FREIGHT LLC is a motor carrier based in COLUMBUS, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2637211. 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 3 power units and 5 drivers, with 5 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

FORWARD FREIGHT LLC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 5 drivers, based in Columbus, OH. Across 4 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

4 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 300% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (1) and IA (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Hours of Service (33.3% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLTCD (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner, International, and Hyundai Translead are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

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

Compared against 331,449 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 331,449 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 331,449 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Mar 14, 2016 to Dec 24, 2020 (1746 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Mar 8, 2016 to Dec 22, 2020 (1750 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-12 2026-04

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Hours of Service
1 violation
Unsafe Driving
1 violation
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Iowa (IA) 1 0 0.0% Jan 12, 2026
Illinois (IL) 1 0 0.0% Dec 18, 2025
Missouri (MO) 1 0 0.0% Apr 2, 2026
Wisconsin (WI) 1 0 0.0% Jan 27, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 2
International 2
Hyundai Translead 1
Peterbilt 1
Stoughton 1
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 1 — 1.90 2 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 4.02 4 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — 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 (5 rows) View all 5 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
87483791 Apr 2, 2026 MO 3 mo-st.-louis-mo
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWQ9592 · 3AKJGLDV3GSHJ7363
1 395.8E-HOSPD No
86918450 Jan 27, 2026 WI 3 CLEVELAND WI
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PXD9595 · 3HSDZAPR9KN319125
1 392.2-SLLTCD No
86776848 Jan 12, 2026 IA 3 I80 WB STOCKTON EXIT
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
OH PWQ7360 · 3AKJGLBG9GSHD2725
1 396.17C No
86615049 Dec 18, 2025 IL 3 I-88
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PXD9595 · 3HSDZAPR9KN319125
0 — No
79646670 Sep 11, 2023 CA 1 DESERT HILLS IF
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
OH PWQ7360 · 1XPBD49XXED228347
1 393.75(c) No
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC918569
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Dec 24, 2020 MC918569-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jul 22, 2015 MC918569-C CPL CERTIFICATE CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. GAT0003460 91X $750,000 Dec 15, 2024 On file ACTIVE
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. GAT0003460 BIPD/Primary — Dec 15, 2024 Dec 15, 2024 REPLACED
EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY CW1EIC-617017-00 BIPD/Primary — Dec 22, 2023 Dec 22, 2024 CANCELLED
EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY CW1EIC-617017-00 BIPD/Primary — Dec 22, 2023 Dec 15, 2024 REPLACED
EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY CW1EIC-580102-00 BIPD/Primary — Dec 22, 2023 Dec 22, 2023 REPLACED
PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. CA964394577 BIPD/Primary — Dec 22, 2022 Dec 22, 2023 REPLACED
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WMC1893200 BIPD/Primary — Dec 22, 2021 Dec 22, 2022 CANCELLED
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY WMC1893200 BIPD/Primary — Dec 22, 2020 Dec 22, 2021 CANCELLED
Coverage gap — 1750 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Mar 8, 2016 to Dec 22, 2020
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRS052557 BIPD/Primary — Sep 28, 2015 Mar 8, 2016 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRS052557 BIPD/Primary — Aug 31, 2015 Oct 9, 2015 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRS052557 BIPD/Primary — Aug 31, 2015 Sep 28, 2015 REPLACED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRS052557 BIPD/Primary — Jul 16, 2015 Sep 2, 2015 CANCELLED
NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY 70TRS052557 BIPD/Primary — Jul 16, 2015 Aug 31, 2015 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Dec 22, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Dec 15, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  3. Dec 15, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Dec 13, 2024
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. Dec 22, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — EVERSPAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Dec 22, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
  7. Dec 22, 2022
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  8. Dec 22, 2022
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. Dec 22, 2021
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Dec 20, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  11. Dec 24, 2020
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  12. Mar 14, 2016
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  13. Mar 14, 2016
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  14. Mar 14, 2016
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 1746 days (through Dec 24, 2020)
  15. Mar 8, 2016
    insurance
    CANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  16. Mar 8, 2016
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 1750 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Dec 22, 2020)
  17. Oct 9, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  18. Sep 29, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  19. Sep 28, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  20. Sep 2, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
  21. Sep 1, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  22. Aug 31, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
DESERT HILLS IF CA 1 0
I80 WB STOCKTON EXIT IA 1 0
I-88 IL 1 0
CLEVELAND WI WI 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.75(c) Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify FORWARD FREIGHT LLC

  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 FORWARD FREIGHT LLC

Is FORWARD FREIGHT LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. FORWARD FREIGHT LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2637211 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 FORWARD FREIGHT LLC's safety rating? ▾
FORWARD FREIGHT LLC 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 FORWARD FREIGHT LLC had? ▾
5 roadside inspections are on file for FORWARD FREIGHT LLC 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 FORWARD FREIGHT LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
FORWARD FREIGHT LLC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 5 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 FORWARD FREIGHT LLC based? ▾
FORWARD FREIGHT LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 3310 MORSE RD SUITE#102, COLUMBUS, Ohio 43231. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does FORWARD FREIGHT LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. FORWARD FREIGHT LLC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC918569). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does FORWARD FREIGHT LLC operate? ▾
FORWARD FREIGHT LLC self-reports 3 power units and 5 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 FORWARD FREIGHT LLC had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for FORWARD FREIGHT LLC. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

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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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