Powell Transportation Company Inc
USDOT 311835 · MC-208075 · Columbia, Mississippi · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Powell Transportation Company Inc is a corporation based in Columbia, Mississippi, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 75 power units and 66 drivers, which ranks it #51 by fleet size among 85 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Mississippi. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 184 times – about 2.5 inspections per power unit. 21.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 10 tow-away), or 14.7 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, machinery, large objects, grain, feed, hay, agricultural / farm supplies, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Powell Transportation Company Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 311835 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-208075 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2348 US Hwy 98 East, Columbia, MS 39429 |
| Phone | (601) 731-2527 |
| First registered | Mar 24, 1988 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jun 23, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 311835.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 62 | 13 | 0 |
| Trailers | 99 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.88 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.3 trailers per tractor.
- 6,927,599 miles reported for 2024 – about 92,368 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 93% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 66 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Mississippi carriers with 50+ units (85).
| Measure | Powell Transportation Compan | Same size, US | MS average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 21.9% | 20.5% | 20.2% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 2.0% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 14.7 | 4.8 | 6.7 | 208% higher than average |
| Inspections | 184 | 183 with a driver check, 96 with a vehicle check, 115 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Apr 8, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| MLM Transport Services LLC USDOT 879305 | Petal | 116 | 116 | 105 | 31.2% | 2 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Powell Transportation Company Inc?
Powell Transportation Company Inc is registered with USDOT number 311835 and operating authority MC-208075.
How many trucks does Powell Transportation Company Inc have?
It reports 75 power units (75 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 99 trailers, with 66 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jun 23, 2025).
Where is Powell Transportation Company Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Columbia, Mississippi 39429.
What is the out-of-service rate of Powell Transportation Company Inc?
Over 24 months, 21.9% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.