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COLES TRANSPORT LLC
Columbus, MS
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 2548435 · MC 887427
No Safety Rating
Active 9 yrs, 10 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-887427 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Canal Insurance Co.
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 9 yrs, 10 mo
- Previously ordered out of service on March 15, 2016 (New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact) — no longer active
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC887427
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CT1975291161
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2548435
MC Number
MC-887427
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
October 22, 2025
FMCSA Registration
October 8, 2014
Authority Reinstated
November 14, 2016
Annual Mileage
70,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
1207 Gardner Blvd, Columbus, MS 39702
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Jep Cole
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery/Large ObjectsIntermodalGrain/FeedUtility EquipmentFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January 15, 2026 | MS | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MS2
MI1
TN1
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Not Applicable
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Full Trailer
1
Hotshot
1
Pickup
1
Semi-trailer
1
Utility Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 Big Tex | Utility Trailer · 40 ft | 16VGX402482608997 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Ram 3500 | Pickup · Class 3 | 3C63RRGL8LG187230 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Ram 3500 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 3 | 3C7WRSCL7GG332883 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 3C7WRTCL2RG301579 | 1 | 1 |
| 2024 Ram 3500 | Not Applicable · Class 3 | 3C7WRTCL4RG100203 | 1 | 1 |
| C & W | Semi-trailer | 46CFB3026LM035562 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Pj | Hotshot · 36 ft | 4P5LD3627M1361369 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Full Trailer | 53VBC2223LG040096 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 10, 2026 | MCCLC03372 | MI, MI | II | 6 | 4 | SAC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM C & W |
3C7WRTCL2RG301579 46CFB3026LM035562 |
MS A561227 MS Z7901X |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 383.23A2-LCDLN | OOSLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 395.8A1-HOSP | OOSHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| August 6, 2026 | 6628006310 | WAYNE COUNTY MS | I | 5 | 3 | BURFORD ELECTRIC | Straight Truck Trailer |
RAM UNPUBLISHE |
3C7WRTCL4RG100203 53VBC2223LG040096 |
MS A558078 MS TEMP |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| September 4, 2025 | 6628006022 | WAYNE COUNTY, MS | I | 4 | 1 | BURFORD ELECTRIC SERVICE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
RAM PJ |
3C63RRGL8LG187230 4P5LD3627M1361369 |
MS A554588 MS 147597A |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 390.21TB2-DOT | Operate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT | |||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| May 29, 2024 | I3A0270019 | BOYDTON VA, TN | I | — | — | SUN POOLS INC | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
RAM BIG TEX |
3C7WRSCL7GG332883 16VGX402482608997 |
MS A490096 MS E864043 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| BURFORD ELECTRIC | 1 | August 6, 2026 |
| BURFORD ELECTRIC SERVICE | 1 | September 4, 2025 |
| SUN POOLS INC | 1 | May 29, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 10, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 11, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 9, 2022 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 8, 2021 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 10, 2020 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 29, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 29, 2018 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 30, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 14, 2016 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| February 29, 2016 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 8, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| January 25, 2016 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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