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Freight Carrier · Columbus, OH

AZIM CARGO INC

Name: AZIM CARGO INC
Address: 341 SOUTH THIRD STREET #100-259, COLUMBUS, OH, 43215, US
Telephone: (614) 450-2757

341 SOUTH THIRD STREET #100-259 · Columbus, OH 43215

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #980993
USDOT #2911559 USDOT Active

101
Power Units
125
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

AZIM CARGO INC is a Columbus, OH freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 101 truck(s) in their fleet and 125 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-980993 and their USDOT number is 2911559.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 08/26/2025 · last updated Jun 25, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 08/26/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 12,905,632 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Safety Record

33 Severe Violations Updated Jul 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
3
Injury
3
Tow
6
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.83 35 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.16 15 Vehicle Maintenance 3.71 40 Drugs / Alcohol 0.08 1 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.06 3

Inspection Summary

200
Total
114
Clean
86
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 74 unique codes

Critical 22

392.4A-DOSPDrugs/Other Substances - Operate a CMV while in possession.1× OOS×1 SW 10
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS8× OOS×8 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS4× OOS×4 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75A1-TBTPTires - Bias ply - Has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches.1× SW 8
393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps3× OOS×3 SW 6
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×1 SW 4
391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the Interview.1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap, plug or filler plug missing or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail)1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 14

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 7
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other6× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.1× SW 5
392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation5× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 1
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 1
392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 1

Hours of Service 12

395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes2× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.24D-ELDPTHOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with the instruction sheet provided by the motor carrier1× SW 3
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.2× SW 1
395.30B2-ELDDFC24HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period.2× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.2× 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.2× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 24

393.25A-LLighting - Lamps (other than headlamps), not securely mounted1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19985× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.55C1-BAir Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault.1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCBDDrum Brake - Missing/broken component(s)1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.47A-BCLMBDDrum Brake - Cracked/loose/missing lining/pad1× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.43D-BIPBSBrake - Inoperative or missing trailer Spring Brake1× SW 4
392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories1× SW 4
396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
396.3A1-AASGMD-L6Any of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× SW 3
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative3× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing1× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Driver Fitness 2

391.11(b)(4)Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency.1× SW 2
383.71HLicense (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

AZIM CARGO INC
341 SOUTH THIRD STREET #100-259
COLUMBUS, OH 43215

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

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AZIM CARGO INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 74 unique codes

Critical 22

Unsafe Driving 14

Hours of Service 12

Vehicle Maintenance 24

Driver Fitness 2

Locations

Location on Map

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