Freight Carrier · Columbia City, IN

COLUMBIA CITY IRON & METAL LLC

2305 E CARDINAL DR · Columbia City, IN 46725-8789

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(260) 248-8300 Tap to call
  • MC #45188
  • USDOT #3040347 USDOT Active
  • 24
    Power Units
  • 18
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

COLUMBIA CITY IRON & METAL LLC is a Columbia City, IN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 24 truck(s) in their fleet and 18 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-45188 and their USDOT number is 3040347.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/24/2025 · last updated Jun 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/24/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,875,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber
  • Building Materials
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Commodities Dry Bulk
  • Paper Products
  • Utilities
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: IN (18), OH (12), MI (5), WI (2), IL (1), KY (1), NY (1). Home base: Columbia City, Indiana.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 21.4% 23.4% Driver 2.4% 6.7% Hazmat 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.46 13 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.32 6 Vehicle Maintenance 5.72 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 40
    Total
  • 20
    Clean
  • 20
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 7

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×2 SW 8
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×1 SW 4
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNCDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation OOS×1 SW 1
  • 395.3A2HOSPRNCDriving beyond 14 hour duty period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation OOS×1 SW 1
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.3A2HOSPRNPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation SW 1
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1
  • 395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
COLUMBIA CITY IRON & METAL LLC
2305 E CARDINAL DR
COLUMBIA CITY, IN 46725-8789
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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