COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA

USDOT 85212 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY CORPORATION Company officer: MARK KEMPIC Company officer 2: DENNIS LIPPERT General Freight Machinery / Large Objects Utilities Based in CANONSBURG, PA Grade A · 100
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No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
On file
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: MARK KEMPIC
Company officer 2: DENNIS LIPPERT
Cargo: General Freight, Machinery / Large Objects, Utilities
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA (USDOT 85212)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): MARK KEMPIC (Company officer); DENNIS LIPPERT (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/85212/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 1.4% (better). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 18.5% (better). n=9965 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 85212
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer MARK KEMPIC
Company officer 2 DENNIS LIPPERT
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
General Freight, Machinery / Large Objects, Utilities
Fleet size 101 units
Drivers 80
Annual mileage 310 mi
Contact & address
Physical
121 CHAMPION WAY
CANONSBURG, PA 15317
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 85212
In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 310 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.83 vs 1.80 +0.03
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19%

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trailers 0 40 0
Trucks 0 101 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 27 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 12 12 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 8.33%
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%).

Power Units
101
Drivers
80
Inspections
27
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
Crashes
13
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA is a corporation based in CANONSBURG, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 85212. 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 101 power units and 80 drivers, with 27 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.

Carrier overview

COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA is a large fleet, operating 101 power units and 80 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Canonsburg, PA. Across 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.7% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

13 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in PA (11) and US (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

7.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (91.3% of violations); top code 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 (Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)) cited 4 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 101 power units (large fleet) and 80 drivers; Peterbilt, Ford, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 9,965 ACTIVE carriers operating 50–152 power units (±50% of this carrier's 101 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.4%
Median across 9,965 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -1.4 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
18.5%
Median across 9,965 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -18.5 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Pennsylvania (PA) 10 0 0.0% Jul 7, 2026
Maryland (MD) 1 0 0.0% Aug 6, 2024
US (US) 1 1 100.0% Nov 28, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 11
International 6
Ford 3
Freightliner 1
Trailer 1
Utility 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 0.05 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 1 0.08 0 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 2 7.33 7 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 (27 rows) View all 27 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88335744 Jul 7, 2026 PA 2
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87300236 Mar 16, 2026 PA 3 AMWELL TWP PA
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86466256 Dec 1, 2025 PA 1 WEST MIFFLIN PA
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86468330 Nov 28, 2025 US 1 NOGALES AZ
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
19 396.3A1-F, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.9A-LIL Yes
86245080 Nov 4, 2025 PA 3 SR 79 SB LONE PINE WEIGH STATI
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
86054229 Oct 14, 2025 PA 3 CASTLE SHANNON PA
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85656419 Aug 29, 2025 PA 1
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
85513058 Aug 15, 2025 PA 3 CANONSBURG PA
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84976352 Jun 16, 2025 PA 2 SR 79 NB AT BRIDGEVILLE REST A
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83172444 Nov 14, 2024 PA 3 PLEASANT HILLS PA
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 391.41A-MCPC No
82633925 Sep 10, 2024 PA 2 I80 WB MM 29 BARKEYVILLE BORO
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 396.17(c), 393.95(a) No
82312268 Aug 6, 2024 MD 2 WASHINGTON COUNTY
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81994520 Jun 27, 2024 PA 3
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.16(a) No
81457675 Apr 25, 2024 PA 1 300 STANHOPE ST
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
81108026 Mar 14, 2024 PA 1 3200 BLOCK OF LIBRARY ROAD
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.9(a) No
80781958 Feb 5, 2024 PA 1 ON E MCMURRAY RD AT ITS INTERS
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80314541 Dec 4, 2023 PA 1 pa-daniell-dr-@-washington-pike
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80010081 Oct 24, 2023 PA 1
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.9(a) Yes
80010040 Oct 24, 2023 PA 1
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
79732489 Sep 21, 2023 PA 2
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 393.100(b), 392.2 Yes
79406357 Aug 15, 2023 MD 3 FINZEL SCALE HOUSE
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
79010831 Jun 27, 2023 PA 1 RICHLAND AVE
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
78960911 Jun 21, 2023 PA 2
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 393.9(a) No
78939605 Jun 19, 2023 PA 3
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 392.2, 392.22(a), 390.21T(b) No
78669939 May 17, 2023 PA 1 pa-i79-nb-mm-80-cranberry-twp---n
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
Recent Crashes (13 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
PA400889600X Jan 17, 2024 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA308181100X Sep 15, 2023 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA301162800X Jan 30, 2023 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA202017300X Feb 25, 2022 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA507719500X Jul 27, 2015 PA 0 1 Yes No Injury
PA502238000X Feb 20, 2015 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA402775300X Feb 27, 2014 PA 0 6 Yes No Injury
PA007746400X Aug 12, 2010 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA007972100X Jul 16, 2010 PA 0 2 No No Injury
PA813231500X Dec 8, 2008 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
PA807456400X Jun 27, 2008 PA 0 1 No No Injury
PA612345900X Aug 22, 2006 PA 0 2 No No Injury
PA514779600X Jun 16, 2005 PA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 3 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 3 1
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
392.22(a) Failing to use hazard warning flashers Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.100(b) Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA

Is COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA an active motor carrier?
Yes. COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 85212 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA's safety rating?
COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA had?
27 roadside inspections are on file for COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA's out-of-service rate?
COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 27 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA based?
COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 121 CHAMPION WAY, CANONSBURG, Pennsylvania 15317. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA have valid operating authority?
COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA operate?
COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA self-reports 101 power units and 80 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA had any crashes?
13 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for COLUMBIA GAS OF PENNSYLVANIA in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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