AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER SERVICE CORPORATION
USDOT 326869 • DBA: AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER • 5900 REFUGEE RD, COLUMBUS, OH, 43232
ACTIVE
Authority:None on file
Insurance:None on file
BOC-3:Not on file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
326,869
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
State
Phone
6143070966
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
835
Drivers (MCS-150)
408
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
8,047,323
Physical Address
5900 REFUGEE RD, COLUMBUS, OH, 43232
Mailing Address
5900 REFUGEE ROAD, COLUMBUS, OH, 43215-2355
Contact
Phone: 6143070966
Email: [email protected]
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
0
Insurance Policies
None on file
BOC-3 Filing
Not on file
Operating Authority
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No records found
No insurance filings found for this carrier in FMCSA records.
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
54
Violations
26
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
9.3%
Driver OOS %
1.9%
Power Units (MCS-150)
835
Drivers (MCS-150)
408
Crash Records
16
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
3
May
2
Jun
2
Jul
5
Aug
Sep
2
Oct
1
Nov
2
Dec
4
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
3
May
1
Jun
2
Jul
4
Aug
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
1
Dec
3
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 54 of 54 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 54 inspections
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Violation Summary (26 violations from 54 inspections)
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| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43DBMA | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-B | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25(f) | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
9.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
-14.1 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.9%vs nat'l 6.7%
-4.8 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
0.48vs nat'l 1.80
-1.32 below avg
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (54 inspections)
Showing 50 of 54
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
39 total · 10.3% OOS
2024-052026-04
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
16
Fatalities
2
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
9
Across 6 crashes
Tow-Aways
13
Crash History (16 records)
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| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 19, 2022 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | RT 862 OAK HILL RD | ...292143 | AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER |
| Feb 21, 2022 | VA | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | ROUTE 600 / WHITE TOP RD. | ...631877 | AMERICAN ELECTRIC POWER SERVICE CORPORATION |
| Dec 7, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 6, 2019 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2018 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 25, 2017 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 5, 2016 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2015 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 25, 2015 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 25, 2015 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 15, 2015 | WV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 30, 2015 | OH | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 22, 2013 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 9, 2012 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 6, 2011 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 12, 1999 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
16 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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