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Daniel E Needs INC

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Phone (614) 443-4702Columbus, OH

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Find this carrier by: Daniel E Needs · Daniel E · USDOT 279518 · MC 181327 · 614-443-4702 · 6144434702 · Columbus, OH

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USDOT
USDOT279518
MC
181327
Registered
1986 · 40 yrs
Location
Columbus, OH
MCS-150 filed
Not available

USDOT registration

Inactive

Registration status shown in FMCSA records

Authority record

Not listed active

Legacy record; verify in Motus

Insurance record

No filing shown

Does not establish uninsured status

Safety rating

Conditional

FMCSA found problems to fix

Overview

The short version and the key numbers.

Daniel E Needs INC is an inactive motor carrier based in Columbus, OH, registered with FMCSA under USDOT 279518 and MC 181327. Phone: (614) 443-4702. It reports 17 power units and 19 drivers. No roadside inspection or crash activity is shown in the available 24-month records. Missing records do not establish a clean safety history.

USDOT 279518 was first registered with FMCSA on Sep 30, 1986 (40 years ago). FMCSA records 2 authority revocations, the latest common authority MC181327 (voluntary revocation). The last insurance cancellation on file (BIPD/Primary with Vanliner Insurance Company) took effect Dec 20, 1995, recorded as "CANCEL". FMCSA currently lists USDOT 279518 as inactive; the details below are the last record on file.

17Power units, as filed
19Drivers, as filed
Not availableInspections (24 mo)
0Crashes recorded (24 mo)

Equipment on record

Tractor-TrailerMCS-150Straight TruckMCS-150

VIN = decoded from the carrier's vehicles · Inspection = seen at roadside inspections · MCS-150 = filed by the carrier

Dates behind this profile

MCS-150 filing
Not available
Registration record changed
Not available
Latest inspection recorded
Not available
Latest crash recorded
Not available
Latest vehicle observation
Not available

Each date applies to its own record. A registration change does not mean every filing changed. An inspection or vehicle observation describes that date, not continuous operation today.

USDOT registration and operating authority are different records. A crash entry records involvement, not a finding of fault. Missing information is not a clean safety record.

Not on file for USDOT 279518: roadside inspections or crashes (24 months).

Company details

Filed identity, officers, contacts and registration details.

Company identity & officers

Legal name
Daniel E Needs INC
Organization
Corporation
Registered as
Motor Carrier

Registration & filings

USDOT number
279518
Docket numbers
MC 181327 (active)
Registered
Sep 30, 1986 (40 yrs)
D&B (DUNS)
179714555
Operation
Interstate
Hazmat, as filed
No
Passenger carrier, as filed
Not available

Carriers in Columbus, OH

USDOT registrations in Columbus
11,770
Currently active
5,303 (45%)
One-truck operations
7,999 (68%)
With for-hire authority
8,004 (68%)
Registered in the last 12 months
837

From FMCSA census records as of Nov 12, 2026. This carrier reports 17 power units against a local average of 7.6.

Find this carrier by

USDOT
279518
Docket numbers
MC 181327
D&B (DUNS)
179714555
Phone
(614) 443-4702614-443-47026144434702
Legal name
Daniel E Needs INC
Address
2310 Lockbourne Rd, Columbus, OH 43207

Available registration and contact identifiers. Vehicle identifiers below are a recent sample; open a VIN or plate to see its dated records.

Legitimacy check

A quick screen from public records. A flag is a reason to verify, not proof of wrongdoing.

  • Pass:
    Not on the U.S. sanctions list

    Name does not match the Treasury OFAC list.

  • Problem:
    USDOT registration is not active

    FMCSA lists USDOT 279518 as inactive.

  • Check:
    Verify current operating authority

    No active authority is listed in this stored legacy record; confirm the current status in Motus.

  • Check:
    Verify current insurance

    No BIPD amount in this stored authority record. Check Motus filings and confirm coverage with the insurer.

  • Pass:
    No federal out-of-service orders

    None on record for this USDOT.

  • Pass:
    No prior revocation linked

    No earlier revoked USDOT is linked to this one.

  • No data:
    Inspection summary not available

    Missing inspections do not establish a clean safety record.

Connected companies

Other USDOT numbers that share an officer, phone or address with this carrier. A match is a lead to check, not proof.

1connected USDOT number
1not active
Address 1

Matched on FMCSA filings: company officer names, phone and physical address. Large fleets and shared office buildings can match by chance.

Authority & insurance

Stored filing details and guidance for checking current status.

FMCSA filing records

Authority, insurance and notice records can include earlier filings. Read each recorded status and effective date; a filing alone does not confirm current authority or insurance coverage. Missing records do not establish unauthorized operation or missing insurance.

Amounts are shown exactly as filed, without scaling or currency conversion. Confirm coverage and amounts with the insurer.

Operating authority

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 12, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Insurance filings

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 12, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Suspension and revocation notices

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 12, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Insurance history

0 available records · FMCSA release date: Nov 12, 2026. The release date applies to this collection, not the effective date of every filing.

No matching filings available here. This does not establish that no filing exists.

Earlier FMCSA filing records

These records may omit later filings. Their presence does not establish current authority or coverage. Missing records do not establish that a carrier is unauthorized or uninsured. Check current records in FMCSA Motus, then confirm coverage directly with the insurer. Follow the verification guide and its FMCSA sources. Guidance checked October 20, 2026.

Stored operating authority

Operating authority by type
Authority typeRecorded statusApplication pendingRevocation pending
CommonInactiveNoneNone
ContractInactiveNoneNone
BrokerNoneNoneNone

Recorded categories and dockets

Property
MC 181327
Active

Stored insurance filing fields

Liability (BIPD)
Not on file
Cargo
Not on file
Bond / trust
Not on file

Insurance history

Insurance history
TypeInsurerPolicyEffectiveCancelledHow it ended
BIPD/PrimaryVanliner Insurance CompanyBAO1257601Apr 25, 1995Dec 20, 1995Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryVanliner Insurance CompanyBA01257600Feb 25, 1994Aug 11, 1994Cancelled (CANCEL)
CARGOSt. Paul Protective Insurance Company84 011210Nov 25, 1992May 9, 1994Cancelled (CANCEL)
BIPD/PrimaryReinsurance Corporation Of New YorkTAP1-34070112Dec 1, 1991Apr 25, 1994Cancelled (CANCEL)

Revocations

Revocations
DocketAuthorityType
MC181327CommonVoluntary revocation
MC181327ContractVoluntary revocation

"On file" means FMCSA received the filing. It does not confirm the policy is active today.

Safety

FMCSA's rating and how this carrier compares with the national average.

Safety rating

Rating
Conditional
Rated on
Feb 17, 1994
Last review
Jan 31, 1994

Fleet & drivers

Filed fleet and driver counts, cargo types, and vehicles observed at inspections.

Vehicles filed on the MCS-150

Vehicles filed on the MCS-150
VehicleOwnedTerm leasedTrip leased
Trucks300
Tractors1400
Trailers3200

Drivers

Total drivers
19
CDL drivers
19
Interstate, over 100 mi
17
Interstate, within 100 mi
2
Intrastate, over 100 mi
0
Intrastate, within 100 mi
0
Leased drivers / month
Not available

Operations

Power units
17
Trucks
17
Buses
0

Equipment evidence

  • Tractor-TrailerMCS-150 14 tractors and 32 trailers filed on its MCS-150
  • Straight TruckMCS-150 3 straight trucks filed on its MCS-150

Cargo carried, as filed

General FreightOtherOther: Restaurant

Changes & history

Dated changes, earlier values and filing history for this registration.

Timeline of this registration

  1. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Vanliner Insurance Company (MC181327) — CANCEL.
  2. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Vanliner Insurance Company (MC181327).
  3. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Vanliner Insurance Company (MC181327) — CANCEL.
  4. Insurance cancelled: CARGO with St. Paul Protective Insurance Company (MC181327) — CANCEL.
  5. Insurance cancelled: BIPD/Primary with Reinsurance Corporation Of New York (MC181327) — CANCEL.
  6. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Vanliner Insurance Company (MC181327).
  7. FMCSA safety rating: Conditional.
  8. Insurance filed: CARGO with St. Paul Protective Insurance Company (MC181327).
  9. Insurance filed: BIPD/Primary with Reinsurance Corporation Of New York (MC181327).
  10. Registered with FMCSA as USDOT 279518.

Dates come from FMCSA filings and inspection records as filed; a filing date is when FMCSA recorded it, not when an event happened on the road.

Registration

First registered with FMCSA
Sep 30, 1986

Questions & answers

Quick answers, written from this carrier's FMCSA record.

Is Daniel E Needs INC an active carrier?

The available FMCSA record lists USDOT 279518 as inactive.

What is Daniel E Needs INC's USDOT and MC number?

USDOT 279518; docket number MC 181327.

How do I contact Daniel E Needs INC?

As filed with FMCSA: phone (614) 443-4702; address 2310 Lockbourne Rd, Columbus, OH 43207.

What insurance does this record show for Daniel E Needs INC?

No BIPD amount appears in the stored legacy authority record for MC 181327. This does not establish current coverage or uninsured status. Check current filings in FMCSA Motus and confirm coverage with the insurer.

What is Daniel E Needs INC's safety rating?

Conditional, rated Feb 17, 1994.

How many trucks and drivers does Daniel E Needs INC have?

Power units: 17; drivers: 19, as filed on its MCS-150.

What does Daniel E Needs INC haul?

Its FMCSA filing lists these cargo types: general freight, other, plus restaurant.

What equipment does Daniel E Needs INC operate?

On government records: Tractor-Trailer (14 tractors and 32 trailers filed on its MCS-150); Straight Truck (3 straight trucks filed on its MCS-150).

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