COLUMBIA CITY IRON & METAL LLC
USDOT 3040347 • 2305 E CARDINAL DR, COLUMBIA CITY, IN, 46725-8789
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-045188 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 26, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 0011574-00 | ON FILE | Feb 26, 2025 | Feb 26, 2026 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAT 0011574-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2025 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9087559 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2024 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 506-9087559 | REPLACED | Feb 26, 2024 | Feb 26, 2025 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB004867 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2023 | Feb 26, 2024 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 70TRB004456 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2022 | Feb 26, 2023 |
| MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPIN0560124512 | REPLACED | Feb 26, 2020 | Feb 26, 2022 |
| ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 60501530 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2018 | Feb 26, 2020 |
| ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 60501530 | REPLACED | Feb 26, 2018 | Feb 26, 2018 |
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 60501530 | CANCELLED | Feb 26, 2018 | Apr 4, 2018 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 0011574-00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | CAT 0011574-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2026 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9087559 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 28, 2025 | Mar 28, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED STATES FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 506-9087559 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2025 | Feb 26, 2025 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB004867 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2024 | Feb 26, 2024 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRB004456 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2023 | Feb 26, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CPIN0560124512 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2022 | Feb 26, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY | 60501530 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2020 | Feb 26, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60501530 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 4, 2018 | Apr 4, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY | 60501530 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 26, 2018 | Feb 26, 2018 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-045188 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC045188 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 23, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 26, 2026 |
| MC045188 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2024 |
| MC045188 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2023 |
| MC045188 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 10, 2018 | — | Unknown |
| MC045188 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 19, 2018 | REVOKED | Apr 23, 2018 |
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
7 states • 47 inspections
Violation Summary (62 violations from 47 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 7 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:392.2-SLLEWA2 | 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:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCFSBD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | 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:395.3A2-HOSPRNC | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNC | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (47 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
12 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (12 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 6, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | NEW LENOX TWP | I-80 W/B | ...131934 | COLUMBIA CITY IRON & METAL LLC |
| Feb 27, 2024 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HUNTINGTON | US 24 | ...323659 | COLUMBIA CITY IRON & METAL LLC |
| Feb 7, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBIA CITY | MAIN STREET | ...484831 | COLUMBIA CITY IRON & METAL LLC |
| Oct 18, 2023 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 3 | CHESTERTON(PORTER) | STATE ROAD 49 | ...520231 | COLUMBIA CITY IRON & METAL LLC |
| Aug 15, 2023 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FORT WAYNE | I 69 ON RAMP 311 G | ...092040 | COLUMBIA CITY IRON AND METAL LLC |
| Jul 13, 2023 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 1 | COLUMBIA CITY | US HWY 30 | ...692330 | COLUMBIA CITY IRON & METAL LLC |
| Oct 11, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MIDDLEBURY(ELKHART) | SR13 | ...494490 | COLUMBIA CITY IRON & METAL LLC |
| Mar 31, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | INDIANAPOLIS | I-465 | ...419024 | COLUMBIA CITY IRON & METAL LLC |
| Feb 28, 2020 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 22, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 2, 2018 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records