ZEES TRANSPORTATION LLC
ZEES TRANSPORTATION LLC is a motor carrier based in COLUMBUS, OH, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3135363. 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 5 power units and 5 drivers, with 18 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 42.9%. 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. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
ZEES TRANSPORTATION LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 5 drivers, based in Columbus, OH. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 45.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 57% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AR (3) and MO (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
45.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 395.30B2-ELDDFC24 (HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.) cited 7 times.
The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 5 drivers; Freightliner, Wabash National, and Utility are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 199,212 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 15 | |
| Wabash National | 11 | |
| Utility | 2 | |
| Great Dane | 1 | |
| Volvo | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (18 rows) View all 18 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87435195 | Mar 25, 2026 | AR | 1 | HOPE AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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7 | 396.3A1-BNMH, 393.75A1-TBSP, 396.3A1-BOS | Yes |
| 87145642 | Feb 25, 2026 | MO | 2 | STEELE MO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.9A-LSLI | No |
| 86565671 | Dec 10, 2025 | AR | 3 | HOPE AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86348471 | Nov 18, 2025 | AR | 1 | HOPE AR |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LTSIR, 393.47E | No |
| 85880350 | Sep 24, 2025 | IA | 3 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 395.24C2III | No |
| 85506018 | Aug 14, 2025 | KS | 2 | ks-olathe-south-m.c.i.s.-#24w |
VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.9A-LBL, 390.21TB1-MC | Yes |
| 85466963 | Aug 12, 2025 | MO | 2 | CHARLESTON MO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 395.8E1PC, 392.2-SLLIFTA | Yes |
| 84575723 | May 4, 2025 | IN | 3 | TERRE HAUTE IN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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8 | 395.30B2-ELDDFC24, 395.3A3II | No |
| 84548696 | Apr 30, 2025 | IN | 1 | RICHMOND IN |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 393.207B-AALPME-OOS, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 393.48A-BIBD | Yes |
| 82362675 | Aug 8, 2024 | TX | 2 | US287 SB HENRIETTA SCALE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.75(a) | Yes |
| 81843048 | Jun 6, 2024 | IL | 3 | I57 |
FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 81209066 | Mar 26, 2024 | MI | 1 | mi-fowlerville-scale-w/b |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 383.23(a)(2), 392.2, 391.45(b) | Yes |
| 81170631 | Mar 21, 2024 | MO | 3 | CHARLESTON MO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 395.32B-ELDDFR, 392.2-SLLIFTA, 395.24 | No |
| 80034673 | Oct 28, 2023 | MO | 2 | STEELE MO |
FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 80004143 | Oct 25, 2023 | AR | 3 | ar-crittenden-co-(marion-stn) |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79995608 | Oct 24, 2023 | OH | 2 | ROADSIDE |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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6 | 392.2, 393.95(f), 393.9(a) | No |
| 78756903 | May 15, 2023 | IA | 2 | ia-39---i35-sb-mm-212-northwood |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.75(a)(1), 395.24(c)(2)(ii), 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Yes |
| 78603635 | May 10, 2023 | AR | 3 | ar-crittenden-co-(marion-stn) |
FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8(e)(1) | No |
Authority Records (2 dockets)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2018 | MC095669 | Common (Property) | PENDING | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 25, 2018 | MC95669-C | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | GAT0005040 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT1138332447 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2024 | Jun 19, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA970716042 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2023 | Jun 19, 2024 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN286014 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2020 | Jun 19, 2023 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70TRS102067 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 20, 2019 | Jun 19, 2020 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP41201A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 19, 2018 | Jun 20, 2019 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 19, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 19, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
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Jun 19, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 19, 2020
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Jun 19, 2020insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
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Jun 20, 2019insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Jun 25, 2018
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| HOPE AR | AR | 3 | 1 |
| CHARLESTON MO | MO | 2 | 1 |
| STEELE MO | MO | 2 | 0 |
| I57 | IL | 1 | 0 |
| RICHMOND IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| TERRE HAUTE IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| ROADSIDE | OH | 1 | 0 |
| US287 SB HENRIETTA SCALE | TX | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(1) | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC095669
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OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
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PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify ZEES TRANSPORTATION LLC
- 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.
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- 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.
- 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.
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