COLUMBUS TRANSPORT INC
COLUMBUS, IN
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 1 fatality on crash record 20 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — COLUMBUS TRANSPORT INC (USDOT 715250) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Officer(s): BETTY FINKE (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 1 fatality on crash record — 20 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/715250/ As of: Jul 15, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 33 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 20 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 14 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
COLUMBUS TRANSPORT INC is a corporation based in COLUMBUS, IN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 715250. 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 33 power units and 33 drivers, with 14 roadside inspections on file. 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. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
COLUMBUS TRANSPORT INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 33 power units and 33 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Columbus, IN. Across 7 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. no operating authority record was located.
7 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 17% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in IN (7 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate.
The fleet comprises 33 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 33 drivers; Mack and Kenworth are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 31,128 ACTIVE carriers operating 17–50 power units (±50% of this carrier's 33 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Indiana (IN) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 10, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 1.59 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 3.88 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (14 rows) View all 14 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88101607 | Jun 10, 2026 | IN | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | No |
| 86426365 | Nov 20, 2025 | IN | 1 | SEYMOUR IN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | — | No |
| 86229051 | Oct 30, 2025 | IN | 3 | INDIANAPOLIS IN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | — | No |
| 85836853 | Sep 19, 2025 | IN | 2 | SELLERSBURG IN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | — | No |
| 85788408 | Sep 16, 2025 | IN | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | — | No |
| 84023440 | Feb 27, 2025 | IN | 2 | SEYMOUR IN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | — | No |
| 83164449 | Nov 14, 2024 | IN | 2 | SEYMOUR IN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | — | No |
| 82415818 | Aug 14, 2024 | IN | 3 | GREENWOOD IN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | — | No |
| 81439507 | Apr 18, 2024 | IN | 3 | INDIANAPOLIS IN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | — | No |
| 80773628 | Feb 1, 2024 | IN | 3 | INDIANAPOLIS IN | — | 0 | — | No |
| 79783775 | Sep 27, 2023 | IN | 2 | I65NB | — | 0 | — | No |
| 79375875 | Aug 9, 2023 | IN | 2 | — | — | 0 | — | No |
| 79134813 | Jul 10, 2023 | IN | 3 | in-us-40/west-st | — | 1 | — | No |
| 79052578 | Jun 23, 2023 | IN | 3 | — | — | 1 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (20 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN0904846692 | Nov 19, 2025 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904540952 | Jul 17, 2024 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0904302881 | Jun 27, 2023 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0904134161 | Oct 14, 2022 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903613971 | Jul 8, 2020 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903605997 | Jun 26, 2020 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903403989 | Jun 28, 2019 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903222265 | Sep 18, 2018 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0903218729 | Sep 11, 2018 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0903209095 | Aug 26, 2018 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN0901472623 | Jul 22, 2010 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0900715005 | Aug 6, 2007 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0900684830 | May 29, 2007 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0900581711 | Nov 6, 2006 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0001306283 | Nov 7, 2005 | IN | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| IN0900071116 | Aug 15, 2003 | IN | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| IN0900058759 | Aug 6, 2003 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN0100000922 | May 7, 2001 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| IN000002087_ | Sep 5, 2000 | IN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IN990002603_ | Nov 13, 1999 | IN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| INDIANAPOLIS IN | IN | 3 | 0 |
| SEYMOUR IN | IN | 3 | 0 |
| GREENWOOD IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| I65NB | IN | 1 | 0 |
| SELLERSBURG IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
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How to verify COLUMBUS TRANSPORT INC
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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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