HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/75786-columbian-distribution-services-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 11:29 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026 / Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
COLUMBIAN DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC
Doing business as COLUMBIAN DISTRIBUTION SERVICES
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.
MC178663: Common carrier inactive; Contract carrier inactive
Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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, (616) 514-1900, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC52580 or MC178663.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC52580 | — | Frankenmuth Insurance Company Policy CPP 6009805 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Jan 1, 2009 | Active FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026 |
| Cargo | MC178663 | — | FRANKENMUTH MUTUAL INSURANCE CO Policy CPP 6009805 · 34 | — | Jan 1, 2009 | Active Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC52580, MC178663 | Primary | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY Policy TRK3888547 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Sep 1, 2007 | Active FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026 |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026 / 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
1 of 4 · Michigan avg 21.2%
0 of 9 · Michigan avg 3.9%
9 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 19, 2026 | IN | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 14, 2026 | MI | 1 | 10 | Yes |
| Dec 5, 2025 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 10, 2025 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 2, 2025 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Apr 17, 2025 | MI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 7, 2025 | MI | 2 | 5 | No |
| Jan 15, 2025 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Nov 8, 2024 | MI | 2 | 1 | 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 Michigan average covers 51,399 vehicle and 85,567 driver inspections of all Michigan-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
15 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 20 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 | Michigan share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 2 | 66.7% | 63.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 33.3% | 19.2% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 3 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 1 | 1 |
| Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2C | 1 | 1 |
| Driver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922DMOVE | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Following too closely Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLFC | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 1 | 0 |
| Drum Brake - Missing/broken component(s) Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39348ABMBCBD | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 1 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 1 | 0 |
| Cargo - Not immobilized or secured Failure to Prevent Movement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393106BC | 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 Michigan column is the mix across all Michigan-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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 17, 2025 | Dorr Twp, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 20, 2025 | Grand Rapids, MI | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 75786 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC52580, MC178663 |
| Legal name | COLUMBIAN DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC |
| DBA name | COLUMBIAN DISTRIBUTION SERVICES |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 11 |
| Drivers | 11 |
| Annual mileage | 862,177 (2025) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jul 30, 1996) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 14, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMeatChemicalsRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsOtherGrocery Prod
Questions about COLUMBIAN DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC
What does COLUMBIAN DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC's operating authority allow?
MC52580: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about COLUMBIAN DISTRIBUTION SERVICES 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. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking COLUMBIAN DISTRIBUTION SERVICES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 75786. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (616) 514-1900, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC52580 or MC178663, 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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