BBI TRANSPORTATION INC

DOT #293587 • MC #200416 • DBA: HEMPHILL & SON
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BBI TRANSPORTATION INC is a motor carrier based in COLUMBUS, OH registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 293587 and MC number 200416. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since May 1987, a span of roughly 39 years. BBI TRANSPORTATION INC reports a fleet of 68 power units and 60 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Commodities Dry Bulk, Fresh Produce, Refrigerated Food, Beverages, and Construction. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 91 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 2.2% and 9 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, IA, IL, and IN. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of September 2001. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.

Company Information

Legal Name
BBI TRANSPORTATION INC
DBA Name
HEMPHILL & SON
DOT Number
293587
MC Number
200416
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
May 26, 1987

Location

Physical Address
600 W NATIONWIDE BLVD
COLUMBUS, OH 43215
Mailing Address
PO BOX 16869
COLUMBUS, OH 43216

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
68
Total Drivers
60
Truck Units
68
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
Commodities Dry Bulk Fresh Produce Refrigerated Food Beverages Construction Grain, Feed, Hay Paper Products General Freight

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for BBI TRANSPORTATION INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

91
Total Inspections
54
Inspections with Violations
14
Inspections with OOS Violations
2.2%
Driver OOS Rate
34.29%
Vehicle OOS Rate
9
Reportable Crashes
4
Crashes with Injuries

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Sep 28, 2001

Operating Authority

Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for BBI TRANSPORTATION INC.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 200416 Active None None 2025-12-12 00:00:00

Insurance Coverage

FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.

Type Coverage Insurer Effective
BI&PD 2025-09-01 00:00:00

Service Areas

States where BBI TRANSPORTATION INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.

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