CAPITOL EXPRESS FREIGHT INC
USDOT 735509 • 3815 TWIN CREEKS DR, COLUMBUS, OH, 43204
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-336750 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 2, 2026 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM92000015-02 | ON FILE | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2026 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CARGO | IMP 1909471 | ON FILE | Jan 21, 2004 | Sep 1, 2013 |
Insurance History (29 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM92000015-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| CLEAR BLUE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM92000015-01 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2024 | Jan 17, 2025 |
| CLEAR BLUE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM92-000015-00 | REPLACED | Jan 17, 2023 | Jan 17, 2024 |
| CLEAR BLUE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM92-000015-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2023 | Jan 27, 2024 |
| BERKLEY REGIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QTA4AK0000636-11 | REPLACED | Jan 17, 2022 | Jan 17, 2023 |
| BERKLEY REGIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QTA4AK0000636-11 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2022 | Feb 9, 2023 |
| BERKLEY REGIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QTA4AK0000636-10 | REPLACED | Jan 17, 2021 | Jan 17, 2022 |
| MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 152001-09-59-97-3 | REPLACED | Jan 17, 2020 | Jan 17, 2021 |
| MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 151901-09-59-97-3 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2019 | Jun 29, 2019 |
| PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | BIPD/Primary | 151901-09-59-97-3 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2019 | Jan 17, 2020 |
| MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 151901-09-59-97-3 | REPLACED | Jan 17, 2019 | Jan 17, 2019 |
| MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 151801-09-59-97-3 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2018 | Jan 17, 2019 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 3FA2CA0000202-03 | REPLACED | Jan 17, 2017 | Jan 17, 2017 |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | 3FA2CA0000202-03 | CANCELLED | Jan 17, 2017 | Jan 17, 2018 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73245775 | REPLACED | Jul 7, 2008 | Jan 17, 2017 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73245775 | REPLACED | Jul 7, 2008 | Jul 7, 2008 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1918167 | REPLACED | May 6, 2006 | Jul 7, 2008 |
| PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 1918167 | CANCELLED | May 6, 2006 | Jul 21, 2008 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 1918167 | REPLACED | Jan 21, 2006 | May 6, 2006 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 1918167 | REPLACED | Oct 31, 2005 | Jan 21, 2006 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 1918167 | CANCELLED | Nov 6, 2004 | Oct 31, 2005 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 1918167-3 | CANCELLED | May 6, 2004 | Nov 6, 2004 |
| PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CA 1918167-2 | REPLACED | Apr 8, 2004 | May 6, 2004 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO0073611 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 2002 | Nov 6, 2002 |
| LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 3AT60715600 | CANCELLED | Jan 21, 2001 | May 20, 2004 |
| LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 3AT60715600 | REPLACED | Jan 21, 2001 | Jan 21, 2004 |
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 73245775 | REPLACED | Dec 17, 2000 | Apr 8, 2004 |
| THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | SK 300 50 64 | CANCELLED | May 8, 1998 | Aug 26, 1998 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | NA0096298 | CANCELLED | Jan 21, 1998 | Jan 21, 1999 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CM92000015-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2026 | Jan 31, 2026 |
| CANCEL | HIGHLANDER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CM92000015-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 31, 2025 | Jan 31, 2025 |
| CANCEL | CLEAR BLUE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CM92000015-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2025 | Jan 17, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CLEAR BLUE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CM92-000015-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 27, 2024 | Jan 27, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CLEAR BLUE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CM92-000015-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2024 | Jan 17, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKLEY REGIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | QTA4AK0000636-11 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2023 | Feb 9, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY REGIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | QTA4AK0000636-11 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2023 | Jan 17, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKLEY REGIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | QTA4AK0000636-10 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2022 | Jan 17, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 152001-09-59-97-3 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2021 | Jan 17, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PENNSYLVANIA MANUF. ASSOC. INS. | 151901-09-59-97-3 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2020 | Jan 17, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 151901-09-59-97-3 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 29, 2019 | Jun 29, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 151901-09-59-97-3 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2019 | Jan 17, 2019 |
| CANCEL | MANUFACTURERS ALLIANCE INSURANCE COMPANY | 151801-09-59-97-3 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2019 | Jan 17, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0000202-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2018 | Jan 17, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 3FA2CA0000202-03 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2017 | Jan 17, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 73245775 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 17, 2017 | Jan 17, 2017 |
| CANCEL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP 1909471 | CARGO | Sep 1, 2013 | Sep 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1918167 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 21, 2008 | Jul 21, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 73245775 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2008 | Jul 7, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 1918167 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2008 | Jul 7, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 1918167 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2006 | May 6, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 1918167 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 21, 2006 | Jan 21, 2006 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 1918167 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 31, 2005 | Oct 31, 2005 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 1918167-3 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2004 | Nov 6, 2004 |
| TERM/CANCL | LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3AT60715600 | CARGO | May 20, 2004 | May 20, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE PREFERRED INSURANCE CO. | CA 1918167-2 | BIPD/Primary | May 6, 2004 | May 6, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 73245775 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 8, 2004 | Apr 8, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3AT60715600 | CARGO | Jan 21, 2004 | Jan 21, 2004 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0073611 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 6, 2002 | Nov 6, 2002 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | NA0096298 | CARGO | Jan 21, 1999 | Jan 21, 1999 |
| CANCEL | THE RELIANCE INSURANCE CO. | SK 300 50 64 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 1998 | Aug 26, 1998 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-336750 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (14 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC336750 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 5, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2026 |
| MC336750 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2025 |
| MC336750 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 2, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2024 |
| MC336750 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2023 |
| MC336750 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 29, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2021 |
| MC336750 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 23, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2020 |
| MC336750 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2019 |
| MC336750 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2019 |
| MC336750 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 21, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 19, 2018 |
| MC336750 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 24, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 16, 2008 |
| MC336750 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 4, 2004 |
| MC336750 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 23, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 5, 2004 |
| MC336750 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 6, 2001 | — | Unknown |
| MC336750 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 26, 1998 | REVOKED | Nov 9, 1998 |
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
2 states • 39 inspections
Violation Summary (48 violations from 39 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 6 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSOA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A-MCPC | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BHDB | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106B-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.81-H | Horn inoperable | 1 | 0 | 2 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E-WS | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | 1 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.65(c) | Tires - flat/audibly leaking | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.41 | No or defective parking brake system on CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (39 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
11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (11 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2021 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LOUISVILLE | KY 1065 | ...766681 | CAPITOL EXPRESS FREIGHT INC |
| Feb 3, 2021 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HENDERSONVILLE | 26 | ...010780 | CAPITOL EXPRESS FREIGHT INC |
| May 29, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 3, 2020 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 5, 2018 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 6, 2016 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 18, 2016 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2011 | VA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2007 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2006 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 13, 2003 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
43 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 43 events