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CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD

USDOT 946689 MC 435590 Active Interstate
Trust Score
89
out of 100
APPROVE
Clear to work with
COLUMBUS, OH · Last verified October 30, 2026 · FMCSA public records

Operations

Power units
81
Trucks + tractors
Drivers
112
1.38 per truck
Authority age
25 years
Safety rating
Unrated

What CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD’s FMCSA record shows

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USDOT number 946689
The USDOT number is FMCSA's permanent ID for this company. It never changes, even when the business renames, moves, or changes owners, so it's the most reliable way to identify CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD.
MC number MC 435590
An MC (docket) number means the company applied for interstate operating authority to haul regulated freight for hire or to broker loads. Brokers and shippers usually check MC authority before booking.
Operating status Active
FMCSA lists this USDOT number as active. Active status alone doesn't confirm current insurance or operating authority; those are separate checks.
Operation type Interstate
Interstate carriers can haul freight across state lines and fall under the full federal safety rules (FMCSRs).
Fleet size 81 power units, 112 drivers
CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD self-reports 81 power units (trucks and tractors), which makes it a mid-size fleet. Fleet counts come from the carrier's own MCS-150 filing and aren't independently audited.
Last MCS-150 update Sep 26, 2024
The MCS-150 is the registration form where carriers report their address, fleet size, and operations. CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD last filed it on Sep 26, 2024. That's past FMCSA's two-year update requirement. Confirm the address, phone, and fleet size directly.

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Crash history

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Authority & cross-reference

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Authority & cross-reference

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Change history

1 recorded change to CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD’s FMCSA record. Derived from monthly FMCSA Census snapshots.

Jun 2025
Power units changed from 67 to 81

Frequently asked questions about CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD

Common questions about this carrier, answered from FMCSA public records.

Is CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD a legitimate motor carrier?

CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD is registered with FMCSA under USDOT number 946689. Operating authority status is currently Active. Carrier90's trust score of 89/100 yields a APPROVE verdict based on safety, insurance, authority, and crash data.

What is CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD's safety score?

Carrier90 scores CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD at 89 out of 100 with a APPROVE verdict. The score combines FMCSA BASIC percentiles, crash history, insurance status, operating authority, and chameleon carrier detection signals.

Where is CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD based?

CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD lists its physical address in COLUMBUS, OH in FMCSA records. The physical state and city fields are provided by the carrier on their MCS-150 form.

Is USDOT 946689 active?

USDOT 946689 (CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD) operating authority status is currently Active. Last verified by Carrier90 on October 30, 2026. Data is sourced from live FMCSA federal records.

How many trucks does CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD operate?

CARDINAL TRANSPORTATION LTD reports 81 power units and employs 112 drivers to FMCSA. These figures come from the carrier's most recent MCS-150 filing.

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