Columbia Petroleum Transportation INC
Lancaster, PA
DBA: JOHN RAY LEFFLER
Profile data updated Jun 15, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
106
Power Units
57
Drivers
FMCSA since 2001 (25 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
COLUMBIA PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION INC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since March 2001. Based in Lancaster, PA, they operate a fleet of 106 power units with 57 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Tanker and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Columbia Petroleum Transportation INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 106 | 0 | 0 | 106 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Columbia Petroleum Transportation INC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 57
MCS-150 Mileage: 683,662 miles (2026)
Driver Information
57
Total Drivers
57
CDL Drivers
57
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by COLUMBIA PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION INC
23 trucks and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 17, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, International, Ram. Equipment breakdown: 20 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 3 TRUCK TRACTOR, 1 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 20 | 83% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 13% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 4% |
Trailers (1 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 1 |
| Fruehauf | 1 |
| Tank Trailer | 1 |
| 43 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (4 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 11 | 46% |
| International | 10 | 42% |
| Ram | 2 | 8% |
| Lbt Inc | 1 | 4% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 77930PC | NY | International STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| ZSP6645 | PA | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| AG46114 | PA | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Jun 2026 |
| 88181NA | NY | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 4 | Mar 2026 |
| 20042PF | NY | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| XDA2319 | PA | Fruehauf SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Feb 2026 |
| AG81564 | PA | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| AH51540 | PA | International TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Dec 2025 |
| 18763PC | NY | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Nov 2025 |
| 49413MH | NY | Dodge STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Oct 2025 |
| 18271PC | NY | Transtar STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Aug 2025 |
| AH54720 | PA | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jul 2025 |
| AG75742 | PA | Frei TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 90225NF | NY | Dodge STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 18762PC | NY | Internatio STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 77279PC | NY | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 20046PF | NY | Eagle Inte STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2025 |
| 72937PC | NY | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2025 |
| 72934PC | NY | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | Jan 2025 |
| ZGB6282 | PA | Freightliner STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jan 2025 |
Plate registrations span 2 states: NY (15) · PA (9)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 24)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
32
Inspections
24 months
23
Violations
Total found
5
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.2%)
✓ Better than national average (-3.6%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/14/2026 | PA | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 06/17/2026 | NY | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/12/2026 | PA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/10/2026 | PA | Full | 1 | ✓ |
| 03/30/2026 | NY | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/27/2026 | NY | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/26/2026 | NY | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 02/11/2026 | PA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 12/08/2025 | PA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/20/2025 | NY | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 11/10/2025 | PA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 10/14/2025 | NY | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 08/27/2025 | NY | Walk-Around | 2 | ✓ |
| 08/26/2025 | NY | Full | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/29/2025 | PA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 32 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Crash History
3
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
3
Tow-Aways
3 FMCSA-recordable · 3 state-recordable · 2 hazmat-involved
Of 3 reported crashes: 1 on adverse road surfaces.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | PA | CHAMBERSBURG BOROUGH, PA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | — | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dawn |
| 12/22/2025 | NY | RENSSELAER, NY | 3 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 02/07/2025 | PA | CAENARVON TOWNSHIP, PA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Single-unit truck (2-axle) | No adverse conditions · Ice · Dawn |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does COLUMBIA PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, COLUMBIA PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION INC is inferred to operate: Tanker and Box Truck.
Is COLUMBIA PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION INC's authority currently active?
COLUMBIA PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has COLUMBIA PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION INC been in business?
COLUMBIA PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION INC has been registered with the FMCSA since March 2001, making their authority approximately 25 years, 4 months old.
Where is COLUMBIA PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION INC located?
COLUMBIA PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION INC is physically located at 669 EAST ROSS STREET, LANCASTER, PA 17602.
Roadside Inspection History 32 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
COLUMBIA PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION INC has been inspected 32 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in NY, PA, MD. Out of these, 5 inspections (about 16%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.95A1 — 2 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-14 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-06-17 | NY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-12 | PA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-10 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-30 | NY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-27 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-26 | NY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2026-02-11 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-12-08 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-20 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-11-10 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-10-14 | NY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-08-27 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-08-26 | NY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2025-07-29 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-13 | MD | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-13 | NY | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 2 | — |
| 2025-03-12 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-12 | NY | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-10 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2025-02-18 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-02-05 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2025-01-30 | NY | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | — |
| 2025-01-03 | PA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-12-23 | PA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
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Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
20 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for COLUMBIA PETROLEUM TRANSPORTATION INC, of which 5 (25%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | 2 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 4 | 3 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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