COLE VENTURES INC
Joins 50 roadside inspections (24 mo) from FMCSA public filings. Data as of Oct 26, 2026. Booking triage is above; confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 3.70% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 5.90% (better, peer 15.0%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
- 1 fatality on crash record 5 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — COLE VENTURES INC (USDOT 1015156) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 3.70% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 5.90% (better, peer 15.0%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. • 1 fatality on crash record — 5 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. • For-hire census with no authority or BIPD on file — MCS-150 indicates for-hire operation, but our snapshot has no operating-authority dockets and no BIPD/Primary filing. Confirm on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1015156/ As of: Oct 26, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
FMCSA census as of Oct 26, 2026 · Sources · Freshness · Methodology · Disclaimer
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 3.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 5.9% vs peer median 15% (better). n=37168 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 23 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 95 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 50 | 50 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 4% | 2% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 37,168 ACTIVE carriers operating 13–39 power units (±50% of this carrier's 26 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (31 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maryland (MD) | 50 | 3 | 6.0% | Oct 22, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.27 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | — | 1.25 | 1 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | — | 0.52 | 1 | — | Oct 26, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (95 rows) View all 95 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 89333901 | Oct 22, 2026 | MD | 2 | WYE MILLS MD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 89302839 | Oct 19, 2026 | MD | 2 | EASTON MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 89021092 | Sep 15, 2026 | MD | 1 | ANNAPOLIS MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 89021085 | Sep 15, 2026 | MD | 1 | GRASONVILLE MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88901655 | Sep 2, 2026 | MD | 2 | QUEENSTOWN MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 88708080 | Aug 13, 2026 | MD | 1 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88684279 | Aug 11, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88542447 | Jul 27, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 392.2-SLLTL, 393.95F, 393.9A-LIL | No |
| 87929367 | May 20, 2026 | MD | 2 | — |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87697858 | Apr 27, 2026 | MD | 2 | CHESTER MD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87653468 | Apr 21, 2026 | MD | 2 | ANNAPOLIS MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87522580 | Apr 2, 2026 | MD | 1 | HARWOOD MD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 87427503 | Mar 26, 2026 | MD | 3 | ANNAPOLIS MD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87403929 | Mar 25, 2026 | MD | 2 | VIENNA MD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87402540 | Mar 24, 2026 | MD | 1 | ANNAPOLIS MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87436753 | Mar 23, 2026 | MD | 2 | CHESTER MD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87436504 | Mar 23, 2026 | MD | 1 | VIENNA MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87369677 | Mar 18, 2026 | MD | 2 | STEVENSVILLE MD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 87258035 | Mar 10, 2026 | MD | 2 | VIENNA MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 87106110 | Feb 19, 2026 | MD | 2 | ANNAPOLIS MD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWA3 | No |
| 87085715 | Feb 16, 2026 | MD | 2 | GALENA MD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87074323 | Feb 16, 2026 | MD | 1 | VIENNA MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2-SLLSIV | No |
| 86773942 | Jan 12, 2026 | MD | 2 | VIENNA MD |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86756289 | Jan 8, 2026 | MD | 2 | ANNAPOLIS MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86723458 | Jan 5, 2026 | MD | 2 | QUEEN ANNE MD |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Courier
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
Recent Crashes (5 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MD21A0809226 | Jun 28, 2021 | MD | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MD20A0662836 | Jan 10, 2020 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD1312592245 | Jul 17, 2013 | MD | 1 | 0 | No | No | Fatal |
| MD0810258057 | Feb 18, 2008 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MD0509484718 | Jul 5, 2005 | MD | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANNAPOLIS MD | MD | 11 | 1 |
| QUEEN ANNES COUNTY | MD | 8 | 0 |
| CHESTER MD | MD | 7 | 0 |
| VIENNA MD | MD | 6 | 1 |
| GRASONVILLE MD | MD | 5 | 0 |
| TALBOT COUNTY | MD | 4 | 0 |
| ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY | MD | 3 | 0 |
| EASTON MD | MD | 2 | 0 |
| QUEENSTOWN MD | MD | 2 | 0 |
| WYE MILLS MD | MD | 2 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 12 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 392.9 | Driver may not operate a CMV without proper load securement | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.110(b) | Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard, bulkhead, or other cargo. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.43 | No/improper breakaway or emergency braking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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95 inspections
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5 reportable crashes
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