HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/945133-colonial-trucking-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 11:01 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
COLONIAL TRUCKING INC
No risk signals found
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
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, (302) 453-8286, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC581080.
- 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 | MC581080 | — | CNA Insurance Companies Policy 2076248388 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Jul 31, 2006 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC581080 | Primary | National Union Fire Insurance Company of Pittsburgh, Pa. Policy 4629264 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Jun 1, 2025 | Active |
Insurance that ended since 2024 · 2 policies
| Ended | Type | Insurer | Effective | How it ended |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC581080 | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA Policy CA 4629264 | Jan 31, 2025 | Replaced |
| Jan 31, 2025 | Liability (BI&PD) MC581080 | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. Policy 2078249974 | Jan 10, 2008 | Replaced |
"Replaced" means a new filing took over the day the old one ended. "Cancelled" means the insurer or the company ended the policy; if no replacement was filed in time, the company was uninsured with FMCSA in between.
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
3 of 14 · Delaware avg 21.4%
0 of 23 · Delaware avg 9.6%
By quarter inspections and vehicle out-of-service rate
Bar height: inspections in the quarter. Percentage: vehicles put out of service, of vehicle inspections. The first and last quarters are partial.
Where it was inspected 4 states and provinces, 24 months
- DE 14 60.9%
- MD 6 26.1%
- PA 2 8.7%
- VA 1 4.3%
Vehicles seen at inspections different VINs, 24 months
Power units: 19
14 straight trucks · 5 tractors
Mack 17Peterbilt 2
48 power units declared on the MCS-150. Inspections see only part of a fleet, so fewer here is normal; many more can mean the registration is out of date.
Trailers: 3
3 semi-trailers
Fontaine 1
Includes trailers the company pulled but does not own, such as shipper or leasing trailers.
Shippers named on inspection reports 24 months
Deldot 1ADEL 1Gillespie Precast 1SAA 1
As written by roadside inspectors, who note the shipper on the bill of lading. Only names that appear on at least three different carriers' reports are shown, so private individuals are never listed. A shipper on a report is not a reference.
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 28, 2026 | MD | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jul 20, 2026 | DE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 8, 2026 | MD | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jun 2, 2026 | DE | 3 | 1 | No |
| May 28, 2026 | DE | 2 | 1 | No |
| May 19, 2026 | DE | 2 | 1 | No |
| Apr 24, 2026 | DE | 3 | 1 | No |
| Mar 18, 2026 | DE | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 17, 2026 | DE | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 26, 2026 | VA | 2 | 6 | 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 Delaware average covers 4,460 vehicle and 6,362 driver inspections of all Delaware-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
18 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 3 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 23 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 | Delaware share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 | 44.4% | 15.7% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 3 | 44.4% | 64.8% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 5.6% | 8.0% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 5.6% | 10.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 5 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 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 |
| Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit Tire vs. Load · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375GTAOW | 1 | 1 |
| License (CDL) - Operate a CMV while not in possession of a CDL on person License-related: High · Driver Fitness · code 38323A2LCDLNP | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 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 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 4 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS4 | 1 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 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 Delaware column is the mix across all Delaware-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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 22, 2026 | Lewes, DE | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 28, 2024 | Cheswold, DE | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 945133 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC581080 |
| Legal name | COLONIAL TRUCKING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 48 |
| Drivers | 24 |
| Annual mileage | 1,171,906 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Oct 18, 2006) |
| USDOT number added | Apr 4, 2001 · 25 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 28, 2025 |
| Email domain on file | @a-del.com |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 4 | 0 |
| Straight trucks | 44 | 0 |
| Trailers | 2 | 0 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesCommodities Dry BulkConstructionOtherHot Mix, Dirt, Stone
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 COLONIAL TRUCKING INC
What does COLONIAL TRUCKING INC's operating authority allow?
MC581080: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about COLONIAL TRUCKING INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking COLONIAL TRUCKING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 945133. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (302) 453-8286, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC581080, 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 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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