HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/943816-columbia-petroleum-transportation-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 03:40 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
COLUMBIA PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION INC
Doing business as JOHN RAY LEFFLER
Do not book until these are resolved · 1 signal
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is not authorized (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
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, (631) 386-1544, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC441277.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 32 · Pennsylvania avg 20.9%
0 of 39 · Pennsylvania avg 5.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | NY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | NY | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | VT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 26, 2026 | NY | 2 | 1 | No |
| Sep 22, 2026 | NY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 8, 2026 | PA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Aug 28, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | NY | 2 | 2 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | NY | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 14, 2026 | NY | 1 | 4 | No |
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 Pennsylvania average covers 99,713 vehicle and 169,210 driver inspections of all Pennsylvania-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
27 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 29 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Pennsylvania share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 21 | 2 | 77.8% | 67.0% |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 4 | 3 | 14.8% | 0.7% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 7.4% | 15.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. Emergency Equipment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39395A1 | 3 | 0 |
| HM (Bulk Packages) - HM/DG leaking from a bulk package (including associated piping) Load Securement - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 17324B1HMBPMC | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALHLI | 2 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 2 | 0 |
| Accepting/transporting HM not prepared in accordance with the regulations. Package has identifiable (without the use of instruments) release of HM to the environ HM Other · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 177801LEAK | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 1 | 1 |
| HM (Placarding) - Failing to display the hazard class or division number in the lower corner of the placard when required Markings - HM · Hazardous Materials Compliance · code 172519B4HMPMC | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone Phone Call · Unsafe Driving · code 39282DUMT | 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 Pennsylvania column is the mix across all Pennsylvania-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
3 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | Chambersburg Borough, PA | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 22, 2025 | Rensselaer, NY | 0 | 1 |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Caenarvon Township, PA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 943816 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC441277 |
| Legal name | COLUMBIA PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION INC |
| DBA name | JOHN RAY LEFFLER |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 106 |
| Drivers | 57 |
| Annual mileage | 59,141 (2026) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Jan 23, 2008) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 29, 2001 · 25 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 6, 2026 |
Cargo carried
Liquids/GasesWater WellOtherFuel Oil
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 COLUMBIA PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION INC
What does COLUMBIA PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION INC's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for COLUMBIA PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION INC (MC441277), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about COLUMBIA PETROLEUM 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. No insurance filings were found in the public data.
What should I verify before booking COLUMBIA PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 943816. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (631) 386-1544, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC441277, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (631) 386-1544
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.
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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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