Cardinal Transportation LTD Safety Record
DOT# 946689 · Columbus, OH 43204 · 6142742500
Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 03/18/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Cardinal Transportation LTD (DOT# 946689) in Columbus, Ohio has 223 inspections on record with 17 violations and a 2.7% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 17 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 100 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/18/2026 | NJ | 0 | 0 |
| 05/30/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 05/30/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 05/30/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 05/23/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 05/23/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 05/23/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 05/23/2025 | OH | 0 | 0 |
| 05/21/2025 | DC | 0 | 0 |
| 05/21/2025 | DC | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 4 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22-APR-25 | MI | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 20-JAN-25 | GA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 06-NOV-25 | OH | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 06-MAR-25 | OH | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | National Interstate Insurance Company | $5,000 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.