FARO TRANSPORTATION INC

DOT 544111 MC 270409 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
4 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 100.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
15 units

Drivers: 32

Trailers: 1 (1 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

7070 PONTIUS RD, GROVEPORT, OH, 43125

Phone Number

(614) 497-1700

Mailing Address

7070 PONTIUS RD, GROVEPORT, OH, 43125

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(614) 497-8318

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
32 yrs, 5 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
32 yrs, 5 mo

Broker

Inactive
28 yrs, 1 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2021-06-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2012-05-17 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2012-05-17 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2012-05-14 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2012-05-14 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2010-03-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-03-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-07-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-07-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-06-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2009-06-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-07-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-07-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-06-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2008-06-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-07-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-07-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2006-06-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-06-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC270409 2012-05-14
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC270409 2005-06-13
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC270409 2001-04-30
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC270409 2000-06-22
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC270409 2000-06-01

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $1,000,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2018-01-24 BIPD/Primary 5180P668 $1,000,000 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY O… - - ACTIVE
2012-01-24 BIPD/Primary MR-5180P668-12-CAG $1,000,000 TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY C… 2012-01-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2010-01-24 CARGO P-630-5148P029-COF-10 $1,000,000 THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANC… 2018-01-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-01-24 BIPD/Primary TR-5180P668-10-CAG $1,000,000 TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY 2012-01-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-07-01 BIPD/Primary TRK 9473214 $1,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INS. CO. OF I… 2010-03-25 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2008-07-01 BIPD/Primary RICOH0001486 $1,000,000 REDLAND INSURANCE CO. 2009-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-07-01 BIPD/Primary RICOH0001184 $1,000,000 REDLAND INSURANCE CO. 2008-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-07-01 BIPD/Primary DSHN00002816 $1,000,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2007-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-01-24 CARGO 2055453537 $1,000,000 VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. 2010-01-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-07-01 BIPD/Primary DSHN00002084 $1,000,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2006-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-01-24 CARGO 1077481632 $1,000,000 TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. 2006-01-24 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-07-01 BIPD/Primary DSHN0001413 $1,000,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2005-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2003-07-01 BIPD/Primary DSHN00000970 $1,000,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2004-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-07-01 BIPD/Primary DSHN00000631 $1,000,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2003-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-07-01 BIPD/Primary DSHN0000312 $1,000,000 CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. 2002-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-06-07 CARGO 107 443 64 05 $1,000,000 VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. 2005-06-03 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-07-01 BIPD/Primary SFT 001860-1 $1,000,000 RLI INSURANCE COMPANY 2001-07-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-06-07 CARGO MXI97900723 $1,000,000 FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. 2001-07-11 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-06-01 BIPD/Primary S 1700198 $1,000,000 SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY O… 2000-07-13 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
1999-06-01 CARGO 8F33981 $1,000,000 ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY 2000-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-06-01 BIPD/Primary S1695308 $1,000,000 SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY O… 2000-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

4 inspections · 0 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

100.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

1 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 4 Last inspection: Jul 11, 2025 Total crashes: 9

FMCSA Inspection Records (4 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 11, 2025

UCFU002609

1 viol.
Level 2 CA INTL 3HSDZTZR...

May 21, 2025

3277001362

1 viol.
Level 3 OH FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHLDV...

Aug 7, 2024

3277012928

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 3 OH FRHT 3AKJHLDV...

Jul 24, 2024

3235010816

1 viol.
Level 2 OH FRHT 3AKJHLDV...
Total Inspections

4

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

4

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (9 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Feb 6, 2025

CA • CA8552500349

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 10, 2017

CA • CA5301720175

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 12, 2017

CA • CA0008373759

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

No

Apr 30, 2003

OH • OH0038184777

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 31, 2001

IN • IN010000200_

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 15, 2000

OH • OH0007101344

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 3, 2000

KY • KY0000346095

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Mar 6, 2000

WI • WI000028898A

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 1, 1999

WV • WV000003030A

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

6

Total Crashes

9

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

5

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

4
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

15
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

15

15 owned

Trailers

1

1 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

32

CDL Drivers: 0
Interstate: 32
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

1

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 100.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 26
Interstate (<100 mi): 6
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

15

Power Units

15

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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