HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1114579-pdq-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 13:08 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
PDQ TRANSPORTATION INC
Doing business as URBAN EXPRESS CHARTER
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
MC1089473: no authority granted
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (614) 253-7000, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC457274 or MC1089473.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC457274 | Primary | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. Policy 2677125 · 91X | $2,000,000 | Mar 1, 2026 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC457274 | Excess over $2,000,000 | GENERAL STAR INDEMNITY COMPANY Policy IXG678713B · 91X | $3,000,000 | Mar 1, 2026 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
5 of 68 · Ohio avg 21.7%
0 of 48 · Ohio avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 27, 2026 | NJ | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 19, 2026 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 8, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jul 24, 2026 | MI | 1 | 3 | No |
| Jul 24, 2026 | MI | 1 | 4 | No |
| Jul 11, 2026 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 10, 2026 | OH | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jul 10, 2026 | OH | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 10, 2026 | OH | 2 | 2 | Yes |
| Jul 8, 2026 | OH | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Ohio average covers 110,435 vehicle and 182,117 driver inspections of all Ohio-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
19 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 5 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 26 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Ohio share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 5 | 84.2% | 63.0% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 15.8% | 18.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 3 | 0 |
| Buses - Marked emergency exit is inoperative (does not open close and/or secure as designed). Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362BEMEI | 2 | 2 |
| Buses - Seats not secured/loose or equipped with improper aisle seats Cab Body Frame · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39391BU | 2 | 0 |
| Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT232 | 2 | 0 |
| Buses - Required emergency exit inoperative (does not open close and/or secure as designed) Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362BEI | 1 | 1 |
| Buses - Required emergency exit missing Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362BEM | 1 | 1 |
| Buses - Marked emergency exit not marked with operating instructions Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362BEMEOI | 1 | 1 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Ohio column is the mix across all Ohio-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 29, 2024 | NY | 0 | 2 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 1114579 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC457274, MC1089473 |
| Legal name | PDQ TRANSPORTATION INC |
| DBA name | URBAN EXPRESS CHARTER |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 19 |
| Drivers | 30 |
| Annual mileage | 2,200,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 12, 2023) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 3, 2003 · 23 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 5, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Passengers
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about PDQ TRANSPORTATION INC
What does PDQ TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
MC457274: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about PDQ TRANSPORTATION INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking PDQ TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1114579. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (614) 253-7000, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC457274 or MC1089473, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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