CBUS FREIGHT INC
USDOT 3036941 • 2021 E DUBLIN GRANVILLE ROAD STE 120, COLUMBUS, OH, 43229
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-042558 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 8, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA9320794 | ON FILE | Aug 26, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TINCA9320794 | CANCELLED | Aug 26, 2025 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ICC-E4212-341532 | CANCELLED | Aug 26, 2024 | Aug 26, 2025 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1976956 | CANCELLED | Aug 26, 2023 | Apr 25, 2024 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1976956 | REPLACED | Aug 26, 2023 | Aug 26, 2024 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1976956 | REPLACED | Aug 26, 2023 | Aug 26, 2023 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1976956 | CANCELLED | Aug 26, 2022 | Feb 11, 2024 |
| WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WMC1976956 | REPLACED | Aug 26, 2022 | Aug 26, 2023 |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6508145 | REPLACED | Aug 26, 2021 | Aug 26, 2022 |
| BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6508145 | CANCELLED | Aug 26, 2021 | Sep 21, 2022 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | JNG000292-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 26, 2020 | Aug 26, 2021 |
| KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | KSI000127-00 | CANCELLED | Aug 26, 2019 | Aug 26, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 4153562 | REPLACED | Sep 21, 2017 | Aug 26, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA9320794 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 29, 2026 | Jan 29, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | MS TRANSVERSE INSURANCE COMPANY | TINCA9320794 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 |
| CANCEL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | ICC-E4212-341532 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2025 | Aug 26, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1976956 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2024 | Aug 26, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1976956 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2024 | Apr 25, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1976956 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2024 | Feb 11, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1976956 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2023 | Aug 26, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY | WMC1976956 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2023 | Aug 26, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6508145 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 21, 2022 | Sep 21, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY CASUALTY COMPANY | 6508145 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2022 | Aug 26, 2022 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | JNG000292-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2021 | Aug 26, 2021 |
| CANCEL | KNIGHT SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | KSI000127-00 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2020 | Aug 26, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 4153562 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2019 | Aug 26, 2019 |
Authority Action History (7 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC042558 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2026 |
| MC042558 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 21, 2025 |
| MC042558 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 11, 2024 |
| MC042558 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 13, 2022 |
| MC042558 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 23, 2021 |
| MC042558 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 26, 2020 |
| MC042558 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 26, 2017 | — | Unknown |
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
18 states • 70 inspections
Violation Summary (135 violations from 70 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 5 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 5 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 4 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 3 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A2-TAOTLM | Tires - All others 75% of the tread width is loose/missing in excess of 12 inches of circumference | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D2-BLTBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LSLMWR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3AII | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper berth period of at least 30 consecutive minutes | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8D2-HOSF | 395.8D2-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D3-HOSF | 395.8D3-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D11-HOSF | 395.8D11-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D10-HOSF | 395.8D10-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11UR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHWS | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LFTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30E-ELDMCCD | HOS (ELD) - Motor carrier coerced a driver to make a false certification of the driver's data entries or record of duty status. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | License - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license issued by one State or jurisdiction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (70 inspections)
Showing 50 of 70
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 11, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | LEROY (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 0090 | ...JR3360 | CBUS FREIGHT INC, |
| Jun 25, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHALERSVILLE (TOWNSHIP OF | IR 80 | ...JU3585 | CBUS FREIGHT INC, |
| Jun 15, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | SPRINGBORO | SR 18 | ...AP0000 | CBUS FREIGHT INC |
| Oct 2, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | DONEGAL TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 W | ...FL1931 | CBUS FREIGHT INC |
| Jun 5, 2023 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL LIMESTONE | I-65 | ...FL1931 | CBUS FREIGHT INC |
| Feb 22, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | LYTTON | US 20 E | ...X63205 | CBUS FREIGHT INC |
| Jun 15, 2021 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | NO NAME | ...U70439 | CBUS FREIGHT INC |
| Mar 12, 2021 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | ADDISON | STH 033 WB | ...BS5239 | CBUS FREIGHT INC |
| Jan 24, 2021 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CAMPBELLSBURG | I 0071 | ...GU5271 | CBUS FREIGHT INC |
| Jul 7, 2020 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2020 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records