SUIT-KOTE CORPORATION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 1 fatality on crash record 73 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — SUIT-KOTE CORPORATION (USDOT 277649) 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 Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 1 fatality on crash record — 73 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/277649/ As of: Jul 24, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
A
confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0.6% vs peer median 1.2% (better). Vehicle OOS 10.6% vs peer median 16.3% (better). n=1346 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.
Fleet size changes
- Power Units +15 (561 → 576) · Jun 22, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
- Power Units −15 (576 → 561) · Jun 12, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
1 active liability policy
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.
-
InsuranceARCH INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jan 1, 2011
-
Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 210 | 15 | 0 |
| Trailers | 360 | 36 | 0 |
| Trucks | 336 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 73 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 3 | 4 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 281 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 138 | 138 | 1 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0.72% | 6.52% | 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
SUIT-KOTE CORPORATION is a corporation based in CORTLAND, NY, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 277649. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 576 power units and 463 drivers, with 281 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 10.6%. 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.
SUIT-KOTE CORPORATION is a large fleet, operating 576 power units and 463 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Cortland, NY. Across 169 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 7.7% out-of-service rate, with 6 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO., and operating authority is active for contract.
169 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 64% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NY (144) and PA (12), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
7.7% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (57.1% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 14 times.
The fleet comprises 576 power units (large fleet) and 463 drivers; Freightliner, Ford, and Western Star are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 1,346 ACTIVE carriers operating 288–864 power units (±50% of this carrier's 576 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 2 tracked changes on record.
Record Changes
-
-
Power Units 561 576FMCSA Company Census
-
-
-
Power Units 576 561Not reflected on current profile FMCSA Company Census
-
Power Units Over Time
Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| New York (NY) | 114 | 9 | 7.9% | Jun 9, 2026 |
| New Jersey (NJ) | 12 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 5, 2026 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 12 | 1 | 8.3% | Jul 13, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 152 | |
| Etny | 40 | |
| Ford | 32 | |
| Western Star | 25 | |
| Unknown | 19 | |
| Trailer | 16 | |
| Etnyre & C | 14 | |
| E. D. Etny | 11 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 0.10 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 28 | — | 1.42 | 1 | — | 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 (281 rows) View all 281 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88396385 | Jul 13, 2026 | PA | 1 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88080484 | Jun 9, 2026 | NY | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88052680 | Jun 5, 2026 | NJ | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87911419 | May 20, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87850006 | May 14, 2026 | PA | 3 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87831727 | May 12, 2026 | NY | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87811482 | May 11, 2026 | PA | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87733250 | Apr 30, 2026 | NJ | 3 | NJ |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 2-SLLFC | No |
| 87698474 | Apr 28, 2026 | PA | 3 | DEER CREEK TWP PA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87506373 | Apr 3, 2026 | NY | 2 | PREBLE NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87529510 | Apr 2, 2026 | NY | 2 | TULLY NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87481860 | Apr 2, 2026 | NY | 3 | TULLY NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87352760 | Mar 19, 2026 | NY | 2 | TULLY NY |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86417638 | Nov 21, 2025 | NY | 3 | TULLY NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86416621 | Nov 19, 2025 | NY | 3 | MARATHON NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.16-D | No |
| 86115163 | Oct 21, 2025 | NY | 1 | OWEGO NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86113035 | Oct 20, 2025 | PA | 1 | NORTH EAST PA |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLIFTA, 392.2-SLLIRP | No |
| 86077421 | Oct 15, 2025 | NY | 1 | PREBLE NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86103154 | Oct 14, 2025 | NY | 2 | LA FARGEVILLE NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86091149 | Oct 14, 2025 | NY | 2 | LA FARGEVILLE NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86052470 | Oct 8, 2025 | NY | 3 | TULLY NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86052440 | Oct 8, 2025 | NY | 3 | TULLY NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85979165 | Oct 2, 2025 | NY | 2 | ALLEGANY NY |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85964164 | Oct 2, 2025 | NY | 2 | PREBLE NY |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85963411 | Sep 29, 2025 | NY | 2 | WATERLOO NY |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
Recent Crashes (73 rows) View all 73 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PA509312300X | Sep 30, 2025 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY4084779500 | Jun 18, 2025 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NJ0003714966 | Oct 29, 2024 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA407536800X | Aug 29, 2024 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY4039277300 | Jul 12, 2024 | NY | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA406437700X | Jul 9, 2024 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY4000418600 | Sep 19, 2023 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA307051400X | Jul 5, 2023 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3989611200 | Jul 5, 2023 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY3954250800 | Oct 11, 2022 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3954568000 | Sep 26, 2022 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NYSP44693180 | Jul 5, 2022 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NYSP44692790 | Jun 15, 2022 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP44641190 | Jun 13, 2022 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY3906296700 | Oct 18, 2021 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA109819800X | Sep 21, 2021 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP41451530 | Jul 8, 2021 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3851329300 | Aug 13, 2020 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NYSP38337140 | Jun 17, 2020 | NY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NY3817081500 | Oct 9, 2019 | NY | 1 | 0 | No | No | Fatal |
| NY3809129100 | Sep 25, 2019 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP34860930 | Apr 26, 2019 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NY3749387500 | Sep 21, 2018 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP31938090 | Aug 6, 2018 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NYSP31933960 | Aug 6, 2018 | NY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC397051 | common | N | — |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (6 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT9057500 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jan 1, 2011 | On file | ACTIVE |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-L15-007377-03 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2008 | Jan 16, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AS2-L15-007377-03 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2008 | Jan 1, 2011 | REPLACED |
| VIRGINIA SURETY COMPANY, INC. | 2CA0000050132202 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 1, 2006 | Feb 1, 2008 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | DT-810-930 K 96 25-TIL-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 30, 2000 | Feb 1, 2006 | REPLACED |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | DT-810-930 K 96 25-TIL-00 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 30, 2000 | Feb 22, 2006 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
-
Jan 16, 2011insuranceTERM/CANCL — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
-
Jan 6, 2011
-
Jan 1, 2011insuranceTERM/REPL — LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
-
Feb 1, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — VIRGINIA SURETY COMPANY, INC.
-
Feb 22, 2006insuranceTERM/CANCL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
-
Feb 21, 2006
-
Feb 1, 2006insuranceTERM/REPL — TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
-
Dec 22, 2000
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| TULLY NY | NY | 15 | 0 |
| PREBLE NY | NY | 13 | 1 |
| ALLAMUCHY | NJ | 11 | 0 |
| ALLEGANY NY | NY | 8 | 1 |
| BATH NY | NY | 6 | 2 |
| HASTINGS NY | NY | 6 | 1 |
| WATERTOWN NY | NY | 6 | 0 |
| LISLE NY | NY | 5 | 2 |
| MANCHESTER NY | NY | 4 | 0 |
| BEMUS POINT NY | NY | 3 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 31 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 1 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 6 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.55(e) | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
Related Records Cross-references to every adjacent page
-
New York carriers
All carriers based in New York
-
Cortland carriers
Carriers based in Cortland, NY
-
Stations in New York
Where this carrier might be inspected
-
Docket MC397051
common · N · MC
-
ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
-
LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
-
VIRGINIA SURETY COMPANY, INC.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
-
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
BIPD/Primary policy on file
-
ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
-
281 inspections
Full roadside inspection history
-
73 reportable crashes
FMCSA MCMIS crash log
-
Fleet recall search
NHTSA recalls covering this fleet's vehicle years/makes
-
File a complaint
Open the FMCSA National Consumer Complaint form for this carrier
-
Carrier comparison tool
Side-by-side vs. other carriers
-
Certificate lookup
Look up any FMCSA authority by MC/MX/FF docket number
-
All state carrier directories
Browse carriers in every US/CA/MX jurisdiction
-
Insurance-lapse watch
Carriers with recent BMC-91 cancellation or reinstatement churn
-
How FMCSA safety ratings work
BASIC percentiles and compliance review context
-
BOC-3 process agents explained
Why every interstate carrier must file a process agent
-
FMCSA compliance filings guide
MCS-150, insurance, and authority filing requirements
-
Roadside inspection rights
What drivers and carriers can expect during a stop
How to verify SUIT-KOTE CORPORATION
- 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.
- 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 SUIT-KOTE CORPORATION
Is SUIT-KOTE CORPORATION an active motor carrier? ▾
What is SUIT-KOTE CORPORATION's safety rating? ▾
How many inspections has SUIT-KOTE CORPORATION had? ▾
What is SUIT-KOTE CORPORATION's out-of-service rate? ▾
Where is SUIT-KOTE CORPORATION based? ▾
Does SUIT-KOTE CORPORATION have valid operating authority? ▾
How many trucks and drivers does SUIT-KOTE CORPORATION operate? ▾
Has SUIT-KOTE CORPORATION had any crashes? ▾
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.
TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.
Data sources & freshness
TruckCodex aggregates official public-sector datasets. See the Source registry for dataset-level coverage and the Freshness log for last-import timestamps.
Census, SAFER, SMS, Licensing & Insurance (L&I), roadside inspections, crashes, and authority history.
Vehicle recall campaigns, defect investigations, and consumer safety complaints (SCRS).
Cross-border carrier registry and Canadian recall campaigns where applicable.
TruckCodex is an independent aggregator; it is not affiliated with FMCSA, NHTSA, EIA, or Transport Canada. Always verify compliance-critical information directly with the originating agency.