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
State
Phone
8472578920
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
28
Drivers (MCS-150)
19
MCS-150 Mileage
78,317
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
30 EAST OAKTON, DES PLAINES, IL, 60018
Contact
Phone: 8472578920
Email: [email protected]
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
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-364931 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 661-03-18 | ON FILE | Aug 13, 1999 | Nov 15, 2012 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. | 661-03-18 | CARGO | Nov 15, 2012 | Nov 15, 2012 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
fmcsa-authhist-blob
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC364931 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 22, 1999 | — | Unknown |
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 states • 3 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (3 violations from 3 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHWS | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Inspection History (3 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2025 | 85642606 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | WI | Level 1 | UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| Dec 27, 2024 | 83682694 | TP03 | IL | Level 3 | POTT SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jan 10, 2024 | 80607624 | PLEASANT PRAIRIE WI | WI | Level 1 | POLAR MFG. SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.45D-B, 393.9A-LHWS | No |
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)
fmcsa-crash-fileApr 5, 2026
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Hillside | I-290(WB) | ...269624 | COLUMBUS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 17, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MOUNT PLEASANT | STH 020 EB | ...208717 | COLUMBUS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Mar 1, 2021 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | DES PLAINES | WINTHROP DR | ...000026 | COLUMBUS TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 28, 2020 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 21, 2019 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2017 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 20, 2016 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 2, 2015 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2013 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 13, 2013 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 8, 2009 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2008 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 6, 2008 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 10, 2006 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2004 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2002 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 24, 2001 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
19 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Nov 15, 2012
InsuranceInsurance cancel
FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
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