HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/301199-mid-columbia-charters-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 19:43 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
MID-COLUMBIA CHARTERS INC
No risk signals found
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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.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (541) 278-1444, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC166109.
- 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) | MC166109 | — | New York Marine and General Insurance Company Policy AU202600019852 · BMC-91X | $5,000,000 | Jul 1, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 4 · Oregon avg 22.1%
0 of 3 · Oregon avg 5.2%
4 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 17, 2026 | OR | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 4, 2025 | ID | 5 | 0 | No |
| Aug 15, 2025 | OR | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 15, 2025 | OR | 1 | 4 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Oregon average covers 22,261 vehicle and 33,173 driver inspections of all Oregon-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
6 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Oregon share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 3 | 100.0% | 71.9% |
5 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALR | 1 | 1 |
| Buses - Electrical cable missing/damaged protective grommets Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39328BMG | 1 | 1 |
| Buses - Required emergency exit inoperative (does not open close and/or secure as designed) Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39362BEI | 1 | 1 |
| Suspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207ASAPPCBLM | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Oregon column is the mix across all Oregon-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 301199 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC166109 |
| Legal name | MID-COLUMBIA CHARTERS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 6 |
| Drivers | 11 |
| Annual mileage | 20,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 13, 2025) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 8, 1987 · 39 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 10, 2025 |
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 MID-COLUMBIA CHARTERS INC
What does MID-COLUMBIA CHARTERS INC's operating authority allow?
MC166109: Passenger carrier (may transport passengers for hire).
Which information about MID-COLUMBIA CHARTERS INC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking MID-COLUMBIA CHARTERS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 301199. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (541) 278-1444, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC166109, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (541) 278-1444
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MID COLUMBIA BUS CO INC High risk Carrier |
Pendleton, OR | 167455 | MC1419639 | 565 | Not authorized Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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