RELAY LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 3475205 • DBA: RELAY LOGISTICS • 1050 E 5TH AVE, COLUMBUS, OH, 43201
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freight Forwarder | FF-040940 | DISMISSED | Unknown | Unknown |
| Common Carrier | MC-1138735 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jan 14, 2025 |
| Property Broker | MC-1138735 | REVOKED | Sep 24, 2021 | Sep 24, 2021 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | FLBSIC-1611-00596 | ON FILE | Jan 17, 2025 | Jan 17, 2026 |
| PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | PB11729001006 | ON FILE | Oct 21, 2020 | Oct 22, 2021 |
Insurance History (7 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 2-FLP-OH-19-S0129247-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2024 | Jan 17, 2025 |
| NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FA23MOT02231700 | REPLACED | Jan 17, 2023 | Jan 17, 2024 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM042743-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2022 | Jan 17, 2023 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM042743-01 | REPLACED | Jan 17, 2022 | Jan 17, 2022 |
| EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CW1EII-855813-01 | REPLACED | Oct 6, 2021 | Jan 17, 2022 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA2753452 | CANCELLED | Jan 28, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA2753452 | CANCELLED | Oct 6, 2020 | Jan 28, 2021 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | BENCHMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE CO. | FLBSIC-1611-00596 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2026 | Jan 17, 2026 |
| CANCEL | ACCREDITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 2-FLP-OH-19-S0129247-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2025 | Jan 17, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY | FA23MOT02231700 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2024 | Jan 17, 2024 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM042743-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2023 | Jan 17, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM042743-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2022 | Jan 17, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | EVERSPAN INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CW1EII-855813-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2022 | Jan 17, 2022 |
| CANCEL | PHILADELPHIA INDEMNITY INSURANCE COMPANY | PB11729001006 | SURETY | Oct 22, 2021 | Oct 22, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA2753452 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 6, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA2753452 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 28, 2021 | Jan 28, 2021 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-1138735 | VOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (6 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1138735 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2025 |
| MC1138735 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2023 |
| MC1138735 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2021 |
| MC1138735 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Oct 26, 2020 | REVOKED | Sep 24, 2021 |
| MC1138735 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 21, 2020 | — | Unknown |
| FF040940 | PROPERTY FREIGHT FORWARDER | DISMISSED | Oct 1, 2020 | — | 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
8 states • 47 inspections
Violation Summary (100 violations from 47 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 21 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 2 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | 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: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:395.3A2-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.100C-C | Cargo - Cargo not secured against shifting | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106C2-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86A1 | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 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:395.3A2-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 | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21T(b) | 390.21T(b) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(5) | 395.8(f)(5) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(h)(5) | 395.8(h)(5) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:399.207 | Vehicle access requirements violations | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (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
4 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (4 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | COLUMBUS | IR 70 | ...LM6980 | RELAY LOGISTICS |
| Aug 10, 2023 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | WASHINGTON BLVD | ...LM6980 | RELAY LOGISTICS LLC |
| Sep 16, 2022 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | TAYLOR (TOWNSHIP OF) | SR 31 | ...FY0665 | RELAY LOGISTICS |
| Sep 4, 2022 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | FORT WAYNE | 69 | ...183581 | RELAY LOGISTICS LLC |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records