COLUMBIAN TRADING INC
USDOT 3292769 • DBA: CENTRAL FREIGHT FOOD • 1239 OAKLEIGH DRIVE, ATLANTA, GA, 30344
ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:C
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
USDOT
3,292,769
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
4043991429
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
36
Drivers (MCS-150)
37
Safety Rating
C
MCS-150 Mileage
1,970,458
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
1239 OAKLEIGH DRIVE, ATLANTA, GA, 30344
Contact
Phone: 4043991429
Email: [email protected]
Risk Signals1 flagged
MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 22.0%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 15.3 percentage points above average.
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Mar 1, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1044346 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 21, 2021 |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 316161 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2024 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 316161 | REPLACED | Mar 19, 2021 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 315976 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2021 | Mar 1, 2020 |
| OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MWTB 315976 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 19, 2021 |
| CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 8651029 | CANCELLED | Jun 3, 2019 | Apr 21, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 316161 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2024 | Mar 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 316161 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2023 | Mar 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 8651029 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2021 | Apr 21, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 315976 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 19, 2021 | Mar 19, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY | MWTB 315976 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2020 | Mar 1, 2020 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1044346 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 25, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2021 |
| MC1044346 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 1, 2019 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
8%
Unsafe Driving
26%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
147
Violations
190
33 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
4.0%
Driver OOS %
22.0%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
36
Drivers (MCS-150)
37
Crash Records
17
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
1
May
2
Jun
Jul
8
Aug
2
Sep
2
Oct
6
Nov
2
Dec
11
Jan
6
Feb
2
Mar
2
Apr
6
May
7
Jun
9
Jul
5
Aug
6
Sep
7
Oct
2
Nov
4
Dec
2
Jan
2
Feb
3
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 100 of 147 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 147 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (190 violations from latest 100 of 147 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 18 | 11 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 12 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 11 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 10 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.32B-ELDDFR | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 10 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | 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 | 4 | 4 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 3 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.3A3II | Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty off duty or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 3 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 3 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-S | Driver must be able to understand highway traffic signs and signals in the English language | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| 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 | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:376.11(d)(1) | 376.11(d)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 2 | 2 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| fmcsr:16-D | 16-D | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| 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 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.86A1-RIG | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | 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:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| 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:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | 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:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.106C2-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16B-DPASS | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.80A | Exhaust system defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.61-WD | Windows - Missing side window(s) in driver compartment | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.45B-MCEM | Driver who has not been medically examined and certified as qualified to operate a commercial motor vehicle during the preceding 24 months | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-RRTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
4.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
-19.4 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
22.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
+15.3 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
1.90vs nat'l 1.80
On par with national average
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (147 inspections)
Showing 50 of 147
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
98 total · 23.5% OOS
2024-052026-04
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
HIGH CRASH CORRIDOR6 · 1 OOS
ATLANTA GA6 · 3 OOS
LAGRANGE GA5 · 2 OOS
MULTI-LANE RURAL HIGHWAY3 · 1 OOS
TALLAHASSEE FL3 · 1 OOS
FOREST PARK GA2 · 1 OOS
Violations by BASIC category
Hours of Service97 · 6 OOS
Unsafe Driving67 · 1 OOS
Vehicle Maintenance62 · 10 OOS
Driver Fitness45 · 27 OOS
General/Admin12 · 2 OOS
Unknown2
Uncategorized1
Recent Crashes
17 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Total Crashes
17
Fatalities
3
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
7
Across 6 crashes
Tow-Aways
17
Crash History (17 records)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | SR-16 NEAR ASHLEY WOODS DR | ...T51096 | COLUMBIAN TRADING INC |
| Feb 4, 2026 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY LIMIT | I-24 | ...T53720 | COLUMBIAN TRADING INC |
| Oct 28, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ATLANTA | 2740 GREENBRIAR PKWY SW | ...S60066 | COLUMBIAN TRADING INC |
| Feb 10, 2025 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAURENS | SC-49 | ...T53465 | COLUMBIAN TRADING INC |
| Jan 22, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 16 EASTBOUND NEAR SGODA ROAD | ...T51096 | COLUMBIAN TRADING INC |
| Jan 1, 2025 | SC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NORTH AUGUSTA | INTERSTATE 20 7WB | ...T50622 | CENTRAL FREIGHT FOOD |
| Nov 14, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | ATLANTA | I 75 85 NORTHBOUND NEAR UNIVERSITY AVENUE | ...T50622 | COLUMBIAN TRADING INC |
| Aug 1, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 85 NB NEAR HIGWAY 129 | ...UN5476 | COLUMBIAN TRADING INC |
| Jul 10, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | GA 61 AT SMYRNA RAMHURST RD | ...813214 | CENTRAL FREIGHT FOOD |
| Jan 16, 2024 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-24 | ...S58994 | COLUMBIAN TRADING INC |
| Apr 1, 2023 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | EAST POINT | I 85 S NEAR VIRGINIA AVE | ...S74159 | COLUMBIAN TRADING INC |
| Apr 15, 2022 | GA | FATAL | 2 | 1 | ATLANTA | I-75 S | ...S69734 | CENTRAL FREIGHT FOOD |
| Aug 2, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | HILLSBORO HWY | ...S59089 | COLUMBIAN TRADING INC |
| Jun 22, 2021 | MS | FATAL | 1 | 1 | FOREST | 35 | ...S58023 | CENTRAL FREIGHT FOOD |
| Apr 28, 2021 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONROE | 278 | ...497997 | CENTRAL FREIGHT FOOD |
| Apr 12, 2021 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | CHANDLER RD / HOLBROOK RD | ...S59090 | CENTRAL FREIGHT FOOD |
| Nov 1, 2020 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Mar 1, 2024
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Mar 1, 2023
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OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 21, 2021
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CENTRAL MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 19, 2021
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OLD REPUBLIC INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 1, 2020
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