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Freight Carrier · Columbus, OH

URBAN EXPRESS CHARTER

Name: URBAN EXPRESS CHARTER
Address: 6663B HUNTLEY RD, COLUMBUS, OH, 43229, US
Telephone: (614) 253-7000

6663B HUNTLEY RD · Columbus, OH 43229

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #457274
USDOT #1114579 USDOT Active

19
Power Units
30
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

URBAN EXPRESS CHARTER is a Columbus, OH freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Ohio. This company has 19 truck(s) in their fleet and 30 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-457274 and their USDOT number is 1114579.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/05/2026 · last updated Oct 30, 2026.

Carrier Details

Legal Name PDQ TRANSPORTATION INC
Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/05/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 2,200,000 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire
Private Passenger (Business)
Private Passenger (Non-business)

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

Passengers

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: OH (60), MI (5), NJ (2), MA (2), PA (1), CT (1), WV (1). Home base: Columbus, Ohio.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated Oct 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
0
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.65 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 1.31 12 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

72
Total
57
Clean
15
With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 14 unique codes

Critical 6

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 10
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
393.62-BEMEIBuses - Marked emergency exit is inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed).2× OOS×2 SW 1
393.62-BEIBuses - Required emergency exit inoperative (does not open, close and/or secure as designed)1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.62-BEMBuses - Required emergency exit missing1× OOS×1 SW 1
393.62-BEMEOIBuses - Marked emergency exit not marked with operating instructions1× OOS×1 SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 8

393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.91-BUBuses - Seats not secured/loose or equipped with improper aisle seats2× SW 2
392.8-DDriver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment1× SW 2
393.95K-EEEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices, inadequate flag size1× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address

URBAN EXPRESS CHARTER
6663B HUNTLEY RD
COLUMBUS, OH 43229

Mailing Address

PDQ TRANSPORTATION INC
1640 E 5TH AVE
COLUMBUS, OH 43219-2554

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 14 unique codes

Critical 6

Vehicle Maintenance 8

Locations

Location on Map

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