COPE PLASTICS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — COPE PLASTICS INC (USDOT 148901) 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 Officer(s): JANE SAALE (Company officer); CARRIE WIEMERS (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/148901/ As of: Jul 23, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). 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 14.3% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=132159 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. 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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Trailers | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 10 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 12.5% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
COPE PLASTICS INC is a corporation based in ALTON, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 148901. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 6 drivers, with 10 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 14.3%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
COPE PLASTICS INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 6 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Alton, IL. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 12.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 300% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IL (2) and SD (2), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
12.5% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (75.0% of violations); top code 391.41A (Physical qualification - general) cited 1 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Utility, International, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 132,159 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois (IL) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Feb 10, 2026 |
| Kansas (KS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Mar 9, 2026 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 24, 2025 |
| Iowa (IA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 15, 2024 |
| Kentucky (KY) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 18, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Utility | 4 | |
| International | 4 | |
| Freightliner | 3 | |
| Peterbilt | 2 | |
| Brewer Uti | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.37 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 3.14 | 3 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 6.00 | 6 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (10 rows) View all 10 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87257088 | Mar 9, 2026 | KS | 3 | OLATHE KS |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87101331 | Feb 18, 2026 | KS | 3 | ks-olathe-south-m.c.i.s.-#24w |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87017849 | Feb 10, 2026 | IL | 2 | 80 |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 391.41A, 392.2IN | Yes |
| 85865269 | Sep 24, 2025 | SD | 1 | SISSETON SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84352483 | Apr 8, 2025 | IL | 2 | il-060---moline---i-74/280-e/b |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83256178 | Nov 25, 2024 | SD | 3 | DELL RAPIDS SD |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83181868 | Nov 18, 2024 | KY | 3 | FRANKLIN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2LV | No |
| 82920067 | Oct 15, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 79533769 | Aug 28, 2023 | MS | 1 | IUKA EAST SCALES |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 78701887 | May 22, 2023 | MS | 2 | IUKA SCALE US 72 EAST |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TN0300944543 | Mar 3, 2024 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KY0072997613 | Jan 15, 2024 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX002870069 | Dec 21, 2022 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000041082 | Nov 4, 2010 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MO0000036950 | Dec 8, 2009 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AR0093048126 | Sep 24, 1993 | AR | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 80 | IL | 1 | 1 |
| OLATHE KS | KS | 1 | 0 |
| FRANKLIN | KY | 1 | 0 |
| IUKA EAST SCALES | MS | 1 | 0 |
| IUKA SCALE US 72 EAST | MS | 1 | 0 |
| DELL RAPIDS SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
| SISSETON SD | SD | 1 | 0 |
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How to verify COPE PLASTICS INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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