COLE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY LLC
USDOT 1898599 • 100 AVENUE A, PALESTINE, TX, 75801
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-1522819 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
| Common Carrier | MC-1522819 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU202500019711 | ON FILE | Mar 13, 2025 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BIPD/Excess | 1084PSMUKPCB2300025-30096 | ON FILE | Mar 13, 2023 | Mar 16, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | BIPD/Primary | AU202400019711 | REPLACED | Mar 13, 2024 | Mar 13, 2025 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5069062629 | REPLACED | Mar 13, 2023 | Mar 13, 2024 |
| CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 5069062629 | CANCELLED | Mar 13, 2023 | Apr 11, 2024 |
| CRESTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CPP139399A | REPLACED | Feb 24, 2023 | Mar 13, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202500019711 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2026 | Mar 13, 2026 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 1084PSMUKPCB2300025-30096 | BIPD/Excess | Mar 16, 2025 | Mar 16, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | NEW YORK MARINE & GENERAL INS. CO. | AU202400019711 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2025 | Mar 13, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 5069062629 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2024 | Apr 11, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CRUM & FORSTER INDEMNITY COMPANY | 5069062629 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2024 | Mar 13, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CRESTBROOK INSURANCE COMPANY | CPP139399A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2023 | Mar 13, 2023 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1522819 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 10, 2023 | — | Unknown |
| MC1522819 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 10, 2023 | — | Unknown |
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
1 state • 37 inspections
Violation Summary (17 violations from 37 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:397.67 | Hazmat routing - radioactive materials | 3 | 0 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.45DLPC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620B | 107.620B | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.106(b) | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104(b) | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.328(d) | Fail to mark manual remote shutoff device with Emergency Shutoff | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.302(a) | No ID# on a Bulk Packaging | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
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 (37 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2022 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...GX2459 | COLE DISTRIBUTING COMPANY LLC |
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records