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COLUMBUS WAREHOUSE & CARTAGE INC

USDOT 271336 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: MELANIE CASE Company officer 2: BRITTANY HOSTETLER General Freight Based in COLUMBUS, IN Grade A · 100
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
Policy effective · Jul 1, 2018
Review these
  • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average 100.0% vs 23.4% national (+76.6 pts).
  • 3 fatalities on crash record 24 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: MELANIE CASE
Company officer 2: BRITTANY HOSTETLER
Cargo: General Freight
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — COLUMBUS WAREHOUSE & CARTAGE INC (USDOT 271336)
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): MELANIE CASE (Company officer); BRITTANY HOSTETLER (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Vehicle OOS Rate above national average — 100.0% vs 23.4% national (+76.6 pts).
  • 3 fatalities on crash record — 24 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/271336/
As of: Jul 22, 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 100/100). 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
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

SERVICE OF PROCESS AGENTS, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 271336
In FMCSA records since Apr 15, 1986 (~40y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer MELANIE CASE
Company officer 2 BRITTANY HOSTETLER
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight
Fleet size 11 units
Drivers 8
Annual mileage 361,843 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (812) 372-0753
Email: [email protected]
Physical
4411 N LONG ROAD
COLUMBUS, IN 47203
Mailing
PO BOX 167
COLUMBUS, IN 47202
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 271336
In FMCSA records since Apr 15, 1986 (~40y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 361,843 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 100.0% vs 23.4% +76.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.67 vs 1.80 -1.13
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 10 0 0
Trailers 46 0 0
Trucks 1 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 7 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 3 3 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 33.33% —
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
11
Drivers
8
Inspections
7
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
100.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
24
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

COLUMBUS WAREHOUSE & CARTAGE INC is a corporation based in COLUMBUS, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 271336. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 11 power units and 8 drivers, with 7 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 100.0%. 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 overview

COLUMBUS WAREHOUSE & CARTAGE INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 8 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Columbus, IN. Across 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

5 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 400% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IN (4) and KS (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (75.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 8 drivers; Wabash National, Freightliner, and Pbt are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 100.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-04 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
1 violation
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation
1 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Indiana (IN) 3 1 33.3% Jun 29, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Wabash National 7
Freightliner 6
Pbt 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 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 1 — 0.72 1 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 1 — 10.00 10 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (7 rows) View all 7 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88272318 Jun 29, 2026 IN 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3242356 · 3AKJHLDV0NDNC6054
1 392.2-SLLSWZ No
85175214 Jul 8, 2025 IN 3 SPICELAND IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3366499 · 3AKJHLDV4PSUM8297
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
84465838 Apr 22, 2025 IN 1 WEST HARRISON IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3366499 · 3AKJHLDV4PSUM8297
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
81956491 Jun 19, 2024 IN 3 NEW HARMONY IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3511371 · 3AKJHLDV5RSVG7880
1 392.2 No
81896009 Jun 12, 2024 IN 3 GEORGETOWN IN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 2435803 · 3ALXA7000GDHH3754
1 392.2 No
81577525 May 9, 2024 KS 3 ks-wabaunsee-east-m.c.i.s.-#22e
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Pbt
IN 2991413 · 1XP5D69X4YN498830
0 — No
80203543 Nov 20, 2023 KY 2 FRANKFORT
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IN 3472027 · 3AKJGNDR2NDNN7151
2 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (24 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IN0903671481 Oct 15, 2020 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0902836971 Dec 13, 2016 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0902770042 Sep 2, 2016 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0902663168 Mar 1, 2016 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0902443344 May 8, 2015 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0902437053 Apr 28, 2015 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
WV000030444A Mar 5, 2015 WV 0 0 Yes No Tow
NC0104250515 Dec 19, 2014 NC 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0071319679 Jun 18, 2013 KY 0 1 Yes No Injury
OH0116565748 Sep 26, 2011 OH 1 0 Yes No Fatal
IN0901615506 Mar 31, 2011 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0901277574 Feb 10, 2010 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0900071675 Dec 22, 2009 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0900667524 Apr 30, 2007 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0205000002 May 6, 2002 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0111000192 Nov 17, 2001 IN 1 0 Yes No Fatal
KY0000166615 Jul 26, 2001 KY 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN0100001399 Jul 18, 2001 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
KY0000167840 May 17, 2001 KY 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN980001761_ Jul 15, 1998 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN970002927_ Nov 19, 1997 IN 0 2 Yes No Injury
IL001981761A Sep 26, 1997 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
IN960001388_ Dec 18, 1996 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL23253768 Aug 21, 1992 IL 1 1 Yes No Fatal
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC191715
N
—
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Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC191715 common N —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (12 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-ZA4524 91X $750,000 Jul 1, 2018 On file ACTIVE
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF428021 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2004 Jul 1, 2018 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF428021 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2004 Jul 23, 2018 CANCELLED
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. TPU3035862 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2002 Jul 1, 2004 REPLACED
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. TPU3035862 BIPD/Primary — Jul 1, 2002 Aug 4, 2004 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP94458A BIPD/Primary — Jun 22, 2000 Jul 1, 2002 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP94458A CARGO — Jun 22, 2000 Jul 1, 2002 CANCELLED
EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 2E0510600 BIPD/Primary — Jun 22, 1999 Jun 22, 2000 CANCELLED
ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY T0242479 BIPD/Primary — Jun 22, 1998 Jun 22, 1999 CANCELLED
ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY T0242479 CARGO — Jun 22, 1998 Jun 22, 1999 CANCELLED
UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO. 1AT 300020480 00 BIPD/Primary — Jun 22, 1995 Jun 22, 1998 CANCELLED
MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY MG 211133 BIPD/Primary — Jun 22, 1994 Jun 22, 1995 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jul 23, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jul 1, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Aug 4, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  4. Jul 1, 2004
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  5. Jul 1, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  6. Jun 22, 2000
    insurance
    CANCEL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
  7. Jun 22, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Aug 7, 1998
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  9. Jun 22, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — UNITED STATES FIDELITY & GUARANTY CO.
  10. Jun 22, 1995
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Dec 5, 1986
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
GEORGETOWN IN IN 1 0
NEW HARMONY IN IN 1 0
SPICELAND IN IN 1 0
WEST HARRISON IN IN 1 1
FRANKFORT KY 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 4 0
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How to verify COLUMBUS WAREHOUSE & CARTAGE 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 COLUMBUS WAREHOUSE & CARTAGE INC

Is COLUMBUS WAREHOUSE & CARTAGE INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. COLUMBUS WAREHOUSE & CARTAGE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 271336 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 COLUMBUS WAREHOUSE & CARTAGE INC's safety rating? ▾
COLUMBUS WAREHOUSE & CARTAGE INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has COLUMBUS WAREHOUSE & CARTAGE INC had? ▾
7 roadside inspections are on file for COLUMBUS WAREHOUSE & CARTAGE 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 COLUMBUS WAREHOUSE & CARTAGE INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
COLUMBUS WAREHOUSE & CARTAGE INC's peak out-of-service rate is 100.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is COLUMBUS WAREHOUSE & CARTAGE INC based? ▾
COLUMBUS WAREHOUSE & CARTAGE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 4411 N LONG ROAD, COLUMBUS, Indiana 47203. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does COLUMBUS WAREHOUSE & CARTAGE INC have valid operating authority? ▾
COLUMBUS WAREHOUSE & CARTAGE INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does COLUMBUS WAREHOUSE & CARTAGE INC operate? ▾
COLUMBUS WAREHOUSE & CARTAGE INC self-reports 11 power units and 8 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 COLUMBUS WAREHOUSE & CARTAGE INC had any crashes? ▾
24 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for COLUMBUS WAREHOUSE & CARTAGE 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.

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