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JS COLE COMPANY

USDOT 1844839 Active PRIVATE PROPERTY Company officer: MAY WHITAKER Machinery / Large Objects Construction Based in NOVATO, CA Grade A · 100
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No hard blockers on file

Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Clear to review
On file
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Company officer: MAY WHITAKER
Cargo: Machinery / Large Objects, Construction
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TruckCodex risk summary — JS COLE COMPANY (USDOT 1844839)
Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.

Authority / census status: Active
Officer(s): MAY WHITAKER (Company officer)

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  (none)

On file:
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1844839/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
NR

Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.

NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 3.7% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=49727 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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: Clear to review.

Operating authority

No authority breakdown on file.

Insurance

No active policies on file.

BOC-3 agent

No BOC-3 filing on file.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 1844839
In FMCSA records since Jan 13, 2009 (~17y)
Company officer MAY WHITAKER
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Cargo carried
Machinery / Large Objects, Construction
Fleet size 21 units
Drivers 14
Annual mileage 80,000 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (888) 794-5232
Email: [email protected]
Physical
320 DEER ISLAND LANE
NOVATO, CA 94945
Mailing
PO BOX 5368
NOVATO, CA 94948
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 1844839
In FMCSA records since Jan 13, 2009 (~17y)
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 80,000 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 3.7% vs 23.4% -19.7 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.34 vs 1.80 -1.46
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 3 0 0
Trailers 5 0 0
Trucks 18 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 58 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 35 35 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 2.86% —
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%).

Power Units
21
Drivers
14
Inspections
58
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
3.7%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
0
Authorities
0
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

JS COLE COMPANY is a motor carrier based in NOVATO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1844839. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 21 power units and 14 drivers, with 58 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 3.7%. 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.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

JS COLE COMPANY is a mid-sized fleet, operating 21 power units and 14 drivers, based in Novato, CA. Across 38 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 2.6% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.

Inspection profile

38 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 111% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (38 stops), with Level 1 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

2.6% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (53.8% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 21 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 14 drivers; Peterbilt, Ford, and Murt are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

OOS order history
3 out-of-service orders issued against this carrier.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 49,727 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–32 power units (±50% of this carrier's 21 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 49,727 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
3.7%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
14.3%
Median across 49,727 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -10.6 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
6 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
6 violations
1 OOS · 16.7%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
California (CA) 35 1 2.9% Jun 30, 2026
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Peterbilt 39
Ford 14
Murt 4
Harl 3
Muray 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 4 — 1.29 1 — Jul 13, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (58 rows) View all 58 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88302721 Jun 30, 2026 CA 1 —
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 94506F4 · 2NPKHM6X8SM763492
0 — No
88146590 Jun 15, 2026 CA 3 —
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 05069M2 · 2NP2HM6XXKM606918
0 — No
87479901 Apr 1, 2026 CA 1 ca-3950-e/b-interstate-80
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 95535K2 · 2NP2HJ7X8JM479162
0 — No
87326691 Mar 18, 2026 CA 3 I-680 NB PLATFORM SCALE
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 00295S2 · 1FD0W5HY1JEC68013
1 392.2-SLLSR No
87217074 Feb 24, 2026 CA 1 CORDELIA IF
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 58090K3 · 2NP3HJ8X4NM811364
1 393.11A1-LRLMWR No
87140723 Feb 24, 2026 CA 2 DONNER PASS CVEF
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9G89052 · 1XPTD40X0RD649419
0 — No
86916649 Jan 27, 2026 CA 1 CORDELIA IF
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 00295S2 · 1FD0W5HY1JEC68013
0 — No
86878710 Jan 22, 2026 CA 2 CORDELIA IF
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 58090K3 · 2NP3HJ8X4NM811364
2 393.9B-LRLIWR, 393.9A-LLPL Yes
86209584 Oct 27, 2025 CA 1 ca-3950-e/b-interstate-80
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 95535K2 · 2NP2HJ7X8JM479162
1 396.5B-L No
86185985 Oct 27, 2025 CA 2 EB ANTELOPE SCALE
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 00295S2 · 1FD0W5HY1JEC68013
0 — No
85872055 Sep 22, 2025 CA 3 CORDELIA IF
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 58090K3 · 2NP3HJ8X4NM811364
0 — No
85819194 Sep 16, 2025 CA 3 CORDELIA IF
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9G89052 · 1XPTD40X0RD649419
0 — No
85696734 Aug 26, 2025 CA 1 ca-3950-e/b-interstate-80
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA DF20F68 · 2NPKHM6X8SM763492
0 — No
85587097 Aug 13, 2025 CA 1 ca-3950-e/b-interstate-80
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 58090K3 · 2NP3HJ8X4NM811364
0 — No
85182684 Jul 10, 2025 CA 2 WALNUT CREEK SCALES
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
CA 9G89052 · 1XPTD40X0RD649419
0 — No
85210862 Jul 8, 2025 CA 1 CORDELIA IF
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 00295S2 · 1FD0W5HY1JEC68013
0 — No
85224951 Jul 2, 2025 CA 1 ca-w/b-antelope-scales
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 05069M2 · 2NP2HM6XXKM606918
0 — No
85996614 Jun 17, 2025 CA 3 CORDELIA IF
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 95535K2 · 2NP2HJ7X8JM479162
0 — No
85056107 Jun 11, 2025 CA 1 CORDELIA IF
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 00310S2 · 1FD0W5HY0JEC68018
0 — No
84568700 May 1, 2025 CA 1 MISSION GRADE IF
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 95535K2 · 2NP2HJ7X8JM479162
0 — No
84524539 Apr 24, 2025 CA 1 ca-3950-e/b-interstate-80
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 00295S2 · 1FD0W5HY1JEC68013
0 — No
84410251 Apr 10, 2025 CA 3 CORDELIA IF
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 95535K2 · 2NP2HJ7X8JM479162
0 — No
84343739 Apr 7, 2025 CA 1 NIMITZ IF
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 84875J2 · 2NP2HM6X9JM479156
0 — No
83791071 Feb 4, 2025 CA 2 CORDELIA IF
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 84875J2 · 2NP2HM6X9JM479156
0 — No
83791550 Jan 29, 2025 CA 3 CORDELIA IF
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
CA 84875J2 · 2NP2HM6X9JM479156
0 — No
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Sep 6, 2024
    oos
    Out-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
  2. Feb 29, 2016
    oos
    Out-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
  3. Nov 4, 2013
    oos
    Out-of-service order — New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 4 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.130 No/improper heavy vehicle/machine securement Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.207(f) Air suspension pressure loss Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify JS COLE COMPANY

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about JS COLE COMPANY

Is JS COLE COMPANY an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. JS COLE COMPANY is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1844839 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is JS COLE COMPANY's safety rating? ▾
JS COLE COMPANY is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has JS COLE COMPANY had? ▾
58 roadside inspections are on file for JS COLE COMPANY in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is JS COLE COMPANY's out-of-service rate? ▾
JS COLE COMPANY's peak out-of-service rate is 3.7% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is JS COLE COMPANY based? ▾
JS COLE COMPANY reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 320 DEER ISLAND LANE, NOVATO, California 94945. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does JS COLE COMPANY have valid operating authority? ▾
JS COLE COMPANY does not have any FMCSA for-hire operating authority (MC, FF, or MX docket) on file. This is normal for private carriers — companies that haul their own goods need only a USDOT number, not an MC number. For-hire carriers (those hauling for compensation) must hold operating authority in addition to a USDOT number.
How many trucks and drivers does JS COLE COMPANY operate? ▾
JS COLE COMPANY self-reports 21 power units and 14 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has JS COLE COMPANY had any crashes? ▾
No FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for JS COLE COMPANY. Reportable crashes (those involving a fatality, injury requiring medical transport, or a tow-away) are tracked in MCMIS and updated continuously.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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