COUGAR TRUCK LINES INC
USDOT 1774858 • 38505 CHERRY STREET #J, NEWARK, CA, 94560
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-647675 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 3, 2025 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71008343 | ON FILE | Jun 3, 2024 | Jun 3, 2025 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6SIA3-548757 | ON FILE | Feb 11, 2014 | Feb 11, 2015 |
Insurance History (35 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA71000166 | CANCELLED | Jun 3, 2023 | Jun 3, 2024 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP81760 00 | CANCELLED | Jun 3, 2022 | Jun 3, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP71218 00 | CANCELLED | Jun 3, 2021 | Jun 3, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP60295 00 | CANCELLED | Jun 3, 2020 | Jun 3, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP50340 00 | CANCELLED | Mar 27, 2020 | Jun 3, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP50340 00 | REPLACED | Jun 3, 2019 | Mar 27, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP50340 00 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 3, 2019 | Apr 28, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP40275 00 | CANCELLED | Jun 3, 2018 | Jun 3, 2019 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN217362 | REPLACED | Jun 3, 2017 | Jun 3, 2018 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5613208-6 | CANCELLED | May 9, 2017 | Jun 3, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5613208-6 | CANCELLED | Apr 7, 2017 | May 9, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5613208-6 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2016 | Apr 7, 2017 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5613208-6 | CANCELLED | Aug 16, 2016 | Nov 3, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5613208-6 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2016 | Aug 16, 2016 |
| NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CP5613208-6 | REPLACED | Jun 3, 2016 | Jun 9, 2016 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA02981913 | CANCELLED | Apr 19, 2016 | Jun 3, 2016 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0004381-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2016 | Apr 11, 2016 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0004381-00 | REPLACED | Feb 11, 2016 | Feb 11, 2016 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0004381-00 | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2015 | Feb 11, 2016 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAA3-548757 | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2014 | Feb 11, 2015 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6SIA3-548757 | REPLACED | Feb 22, 2013 | Feb 22, 2013 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6SIA3-548757 | REPLACED | Feb 22, 2013 | Feb 11, 2014 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6SIA3-548757 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2013 | Feb 22, 2014 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6SIA3-548757 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2013 | May 16, 2013 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAA3-548757 | REPLACED | Feb 11, 2013 | Feb 11, 2013 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAA3-548757 | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2013 | May 16, 2013 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 6SAA3-548757 | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2013 | Feb 11, 2014 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6SIA3-548757 | CANCELLED | Feb 11, 2013 | Mar 10, 2013 |
| MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6SIA3-548757 | REPLACED | Feb 11, 2013 | Feb 22, 2013 |
| DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | BIPD/Primary | CCA-0000085-00 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 30, 2012 | Feb 11, 2013 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DBT-00300 | CANCELLED | Sep 7, 2011 | Oct 21, 2011 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DBT-00300 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2011 | Sep 7, 2011 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 72 MS NK5864 | CANCELLED | Feb 19, 2011 | Sep 23, 2011 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 72MS NK5864 | CANCELLED | Nov 17, 2010 | Feb 19, 2011 |
| IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | DBT-00300 | CANCELLED | Oct 9, 2010 | Jun 8, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71008343 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2025 | Jun 3, 2025 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA71000166 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2024 | Jun 3, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP81760 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2023 | Jun 3, 2023 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP71218 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2022 | Jun 3, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP60295 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2021 | Jun 3, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP50340 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2020 | Jun 3, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP50340 00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 28, 2020 | Apr 28, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP50340 00 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 27, 2020 | Mar 27, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP40275 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2019 | Jun 3, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN217362 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2018 | Jun 3, 2018 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5613208-6 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2017 | Jun 3, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5613208-6 | BIPD/Primary | May 9, 2017 | May 9, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5613208-6 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2017 | Apr 7, 2017 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5613208-6 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2016 | Nov 3, 2016 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5613208-6 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 16, 2016 | Aug 16, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CP5613208-6 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 9, 2016 | Jun 9, 2016 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA02981913 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 3, 2016 | Jun 3, 2016 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0004381-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2016 | Apr 11, 2016 |
| CANCEL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0004381-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2016 | Feb 11, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0004381-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2016 | Feb 11, 2016 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-548757 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2015 | Feb 11, 2015 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SIA3-548757 | CARGO | Feb 11, 2015 | Feb 11, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SIA3-548757 | CARGO | Feb 22, 2014 | Feb 22, 2014 |
| CANCEL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-548757 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2014 | Feb 11, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SIA3-548757 | CARGO | Feb 11, 2014 | Feb 11, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-548757 | BIPD/Primary | May 16, 2013 | May 16, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SIA3-548757 | CARGO | May 16, 2013 | May 16, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SIA3-548757 | CARGO | Mar 10, 2013 | Mar 10, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SIA3-548757 | CARGO | Feb 22, 2013 | Feb 22, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SIA3-548757 | CARGO | Feb 22, 2013 | Feb 22, 2013 |
| NAMECHG | DB INSURANCE CO., LTD (U.S.BRANCH) | CCA-0000085-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2013 | Feb 11, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | MONTEREY INSURANCE COMPANY | 6SAA3-548757 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2013 | Feb 11, 2013 |
| CANCEL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | DBT-00300 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2011 | Oct 21, 2011 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 72 MS NK5864 | CARGO | Sep 23, 2011 | Sep 23, 2011 |
| CANCEL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | DBT-00300 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 7, 2011 | Sep 7, 2011 |
| CANCEL | IMPERIUM INSURANCE COMPANY | DBT-00300 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 8, 2011 | Jun 8, 2011 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 72MS NK5864 | CARGO | Feb 19, 2011 | Feb 19, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-647675 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (21 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC647675 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 3, 2025 |
| MC647675 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 29, 2024 |
| MC647675 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 8, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2023 |
| MC647675 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 9, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 25, 2022 |
| MC647675 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 25, 2021 |
| MC647675 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 28, 2020 |
| MC647675 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 26, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2020 |
| MC647675 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 7, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 31, 2019 |
| MC647675 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 9, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 2, 2017 |
| MC647675 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 12, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 25, 2017 |
| MC647675 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 7, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 2, 2016 |
| MC647675 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 20, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 11, 2016 |
| MC647675 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 9, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2016 |
| MC647675 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 25, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC647675 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2016 |
| MC647675 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2015 |
| MC647675 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 15, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 30, 2014 |
| MC647675 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 19, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2013 |
| MC647675 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2013 |
| MC647675 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 22, 2012 | REVOKED | Apr 18, 2016 |
| MC647675 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Jul 1, 2008 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
1 state • 82 inspections
Violation Summary (72 violations from 82 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 12 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 7 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45C-BSG | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:376.11D1 | 376.11D1 | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSRIGRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(4) | Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 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 (82 inspections)
Showing 50 of 82
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SACRAMENTO | 38.628478/-121.406161 | ...175790 | COUGAR TRUCK LINES INC |
| Jan 26, 2018 | CA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events