COLUMBUS TRANSPORTATION INC

USDOT 829239 • 30 EAST OAKTON, DES PLAINES, IL, 60018

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
829,239
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
8472578920
Power Units (MCS-150)
28
Drivers (MCS-150)
19
MCS-150 Mileage
78,317
Physical Address
30 EAST OAKTON, DES PLAINES, IL, 60018
Contact

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: Aug 13, 1999
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-364931ACTIVEUnknownUnknown

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO.CARGO661-03-18ON FILEAug 13, 1999Nov 15, 2012

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELFEDERAL INSURANCE CO.661-03-18CARGONov 15, 2012Nov 15, 2012

Authority Action History (1 events)

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Authority Action History (1 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC364931MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDSep 22, 1999Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
3
Violations
3
Vehicle OOS %
0.0%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
28
Drivers (MCS-150)
19
Crash Records
18

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 3 of 3 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states3 inspections

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Violation Summary (3 violations from 3 inspections)

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Violation Summary (3 violations from 3 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance

Inspection History (3 inspections)

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Inspection History (3 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Aug 28, 202585642606PLEASANT PRAIRIE WIWILevel 1UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Dec 27, 202483682694TP03ILLevel 3POTT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 10, 202480607624PLEASANT PRAIRIE WIWILevel 1POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER2393.45D-B, 393.9A-LHWSNo

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

2 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-122025-08
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

18 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
18
Fatalities
0
Injuries
10
Across 7 crashes
Tow-Aways
16

Crash History (18 records)

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Crash History (18 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 27, 2024ILTOW00HillsideI-290(WB)...269624COLUMBUS TRANSPORTATION INC
Jul 17, 2023WITOW00MOUNT PLEASANTSTH 020 EB...208717COLUMBUS TRANSPORTATION INC
Mar 1, 2021ILTOW00DES PLAINESWINTHROP DR...000026COLUMBUS TRANSPORTATION INC
Aug 28, 2020ILTOW00
Dec 12, 2019ILINJURY01
Jun 21, 2019ILINJURY01
Oct 4, 2017ILTOW00
Jun 20, 2016ILTOW00
Dec 2, 2015ILTOW00
Dec 11, 2013ILINJURY01
Nov 13, 2013WIINJURY02
Jan 8, 2009ILTOW00
Dec 10, 2008ILTOW00
Feb 6, 2008ILTOW00
Oct 10, 2006ILINJURY02
Aug 19, 2004ILTOW00
Jun 13, 2002ILINJURY02
Aug 24, 2001ILINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Dec 27, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 17, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in WI
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 1, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 28, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 12, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 21, 2019
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Oct 4, 2017
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 20, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 2, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 11, 2013
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Nov 13, 2013
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Nov 15, 2012
Insurance
Insurance cancel
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Jan 8, 2009
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 10, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 6, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 10, 2006
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Aug 19, 2004
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 13, 2002
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Aug 24, 2001
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury

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Data sources & freshness

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FMCSA Authority History
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FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File
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