COX TRUCKING INC
USDOT 1071740 • 7986 N TELEGRAPH RD, NEWPORT, MI, 48166
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-477510 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 18, 2023 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6032302 | ON FILE | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 14008123 | ON FILE | Jan 29, 2007 | Sep 13, 2019 |
Insurance History (15 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6012005 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6032301 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT6032300 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2023 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZH0223 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2020 | Oct 15, 2023 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-ZH0223 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2020 | Nov 5, 2023 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z28201 | REPLACED | Sep 15, 2017 | Oct 15, 2020 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-Z28201 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2015 | Sep 15, 2017 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X03197 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2010 | Nov 22, 2010 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X03197 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-X03197 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2015 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-L71743 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2007 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-L71743 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2007 | Nov 1, 2007 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 4752406 | REPLACED | Jan 17, 2007 | Nov 1, 2007 |
| NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | CARGO | 70MTC014590 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2004 | Apr 2, 2004 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 4752406-3 | CANCELLED | Jan 6, 2004 | May 25, 2004 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6032302 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6012005 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2025 | Jan 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6032301 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT6032300 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZH0223 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 2023 | Nov 5, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZH0223 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2023 | Oct 15, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z28201 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2020 | Oct 15, 2020 |
| CANCEL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 14008123 | CARGO | Sep 13, 2019 | Sep 13, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-Z28201 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 15, 2017 | Sep 15, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X03197 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2015 | Oct 15, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X03197 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 22, 2010 | Nov 22, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L71743 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-X03197 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 4752406 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2007 | Nov 1, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L71743 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2007 | Nov 1, 2007 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 4752406-3 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2004 | May 25, 2004 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL INDEMNITY COMPANY | 70MTC014590 | CARGO | Apr 2, 2004 | Apr 2, 2004 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-477510 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC477510 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 10, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2023 |
| MC477510 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 20, 2007 | — | Unknown |
| MC477510 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 26, 2004 | REVOKED | Apr 12, 2004 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
2 states • 52 inspections
Violation Summary (109 violations from 52 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.207F-SDAS | Suspension - Deflated air suspension | 12 | 12 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 6 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104B-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.25A-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5A-HNL | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMAD | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BARS | Air Brake - Air reservoir separated from its original attachment points or moving more than 1 inch | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-ALATR | Air Brake - Any leak from an air tank reservoir. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BNMH | Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A-BCLMBD-SA | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLM | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.82-SM | Rear vision mirrors defective/missing | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203A-CBP | Cab/body components defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(3) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134 | Cargo securement - large boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (52 inspections)
Showing 50 of 52
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 2, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | Lasalle Twp | I 75 | ...447738 | COX TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 26, 2025 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | WASHINGTON (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 75 | ...UJ4252 | COX TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 14, 2025 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | WARREN | W I 696 | ...VZ2660 | COX TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 4, 2025 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 3 | DETROIT | S I 75 | ...VF2565 | COX TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 3, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | TOLEDO | I-475 EAST HW | ...VC5401 | COX TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 31, 2023 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | DETROIT | E I 94 | ...BZ8214 | COX TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 7, 2022 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | TOLEDO | DETROIT AV | ...GZ9507 | COX TRUCKING |
| Nov 15, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | HAZEL PARK | I-75 | ...170384 | COX TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 25, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | STERLING HEIGHTS | VAN DYKE | ...468742 | COX TRUCKING INC |
| May 24, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRENCHTOWN TWP | I 275 | ...NF5269 | COX TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 28, 2022 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TROY | I-75 | ...GZ9506 | COX TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 17, 2022 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONROE | RAMP 021D | ...105358 | COX TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 15, 2021 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CLINTON TWP | E I 94 | ...468740 | COX TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 29, 2021 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LASALLE TWP | DIXIE | ...468737 | COX TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 14, 2021 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TOLEDO | DETROIT AV | ...397511 | COX TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 23, 2020 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2020 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 4, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 16, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 30, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 26, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 13, 2019 | MI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 8, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2019 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
43 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 43 events