Freight Carrier · Columbus, OH

OTC

50 KINGSTON AVE · Columbus, OH 43207

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #829072
  • USDOT #2409347 USDOT Active
  • 79
    Power Units
  • 81
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

OTC is a Columbus, OH freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 79 truck(s) in their fleet and 81 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-829072 and their USDOT number is 2409347.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/22/2026 · last updated Sep 13, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name OHIO TRANSIT COMPANY INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/22/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 6,800,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Refrigerated Food

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 22 states over the past 24 months: OH (29), KY (11), PA (10), NY (10), IN (8), GA (7), TX (6), MD (4), WV (4), TN (3), IL (3), NC (2), +10 more. Home base: Columbus, Ohio.

Safety Record

41 Severe Violations Updated Aug 26, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 4
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 6
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.35 26 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.75 12 Vehicle Maintenance 9.06 39 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.21 1

Inspection Summary

  • 110
    Total
  • 45
    Clean
  • 65
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 82 unique codes

Critical 26

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit SW 10
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone SW 10
  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone 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×9 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak OOS×3 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 ATIS OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.95A-LCDLRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction OOS×1 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 393.75B-TFTires - Front, less than 2/32 inch tread depth SW 8
  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain OOS×1 SW 7
  • 395.8E-HOSPDELDTHOS (Property) - Tampering with an ELD so that the device does not accurately record and retain required data. Explain: OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×4 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on OOS×3 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47B-BMBCAD-SAAir Disc Brake - Mismatched brake chamber sizes on a steering axle OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3A1-AALPHTSMore than 25% of the locking pin holes in use have torn or split material from the hole in use to an adjacent hole or from the hole in use to the edge of the rail OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.70B2-CDLMPCoupling - Locking mechanism parts are missing/broken/deformed and kingpin is not secure OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.23-LEULighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g., unplugged or loose pigtail) OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.201(a)Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes OOS×1 SW 2
  • 393.100(c)Failure to prevent cargo shifting OOS×1 SW 1
  • 392.9(a)Failing to secure load 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×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 11

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit 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, other SW 5
  • 392.2-DMOVEDriver - Move over/slow law - Failure to yield right of way to authorized emergency vehicles SW 5
  • 392.2SLIMPTState/Local Laws - General impeding traffic. SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLFCState/Local Laws - Following too closely SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane SW 5
  • 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
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers SW 1

Hours of Service 7

  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time SW 7
  • 395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle) SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner 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
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1
  • 395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 38

  • 393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing. SW 7
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam SW 6
  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp SW 6
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault. SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIADAir Disc Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 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
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 SW 3
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 SW 3
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. SW 2
  • 393.95A3Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher SW 2
  • 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
OTC
50 KINGSTON AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43207
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map

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