COPPER TIP ENERGY SERVICES USA LLC
DBA: COPPER TIP ENERGY SERVICES INCORPORATED
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.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — COPPER TIP ENERGY SERVICES USA LLC (USDOT 3065049) 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): BRIAN GARNETT (Company officer); ROGER STOKOWSKI (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3065049/ As of: Jul 19, 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 B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). 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 5.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 38.9% vs peer median 16.7% (worse). n=20954 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA 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 | 41 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 59 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 8 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 67 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 49 | 49 | 4 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 13 | 3 |
| OOS percentage | 6.12% | 26.53% | 75% |
| 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
COPPER TIP ENERGY SERVICES USA LLC is a motor carrier based in ROBSTOWN, TX, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3065049. 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 49 power units and 95 drivers, with 67 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 38.9%. 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.
COPPER TIP ENERGY SERVICES USA LLC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 49 power units and 95 drivers, based in Robstown, TX. Across 49 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 30.6% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.
49 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 206% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in ND (17) and MT (8), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
30.6% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (54.2% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 49 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 95 drivers; Western Star, Kenworth, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 20,954 ACTIVE carriers operating 24–74 power units (±50% of this carrier's 49 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Dakota (ND) | 17 | 4 | 23.5% | May 21, 2026 |
| Texas (TX) | 7 | 2 | 28.6% | Mar 8, 2026 |
| Montana (MT) | 7 | 3 | 42.9% | Feb 24, 2026 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 6 | 5 | 83.3% | Jun 4, 2026 |
| Nebraska (NE) | 3 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 23, 2025 |
| Arkansas (AR) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 1, 2025 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Feb 8, 2026 |
| Iowa (IA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jun 20, 2025 |
| South Dakota (SD) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Sep 25, 2024 |
| US (US) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 10, 2025 |
| Colorado (CO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Jul 29, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
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 | 8 | — | 0.89 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 4 | — | 0.59 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 26 | — | 8.34 | 8 | — | 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 (67 rows) View all 67 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88043421 | Jun 4, 2026 | WY | 1 | — |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.51C-BAPG, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 87932961 | May 21, 2026 | ND | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
5 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.55E-B, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 87265453 | Mar 8, 2026 | TX | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.11TU, 393.45B2UV, 393.9H | No |
| 87153544 | Feb 24, 2026 | TX | 2 | IH10 WB KINGSBURY SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.78, 393.45DLUV | No |
| 87126715 | Feb 24, 2026 | MT | 2 | WIBAUX MT |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.45D-B | Yes |
| 86993384 | Feb 8, 2026 | NM | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86812035 | Jan 14, 2026 | ND | 2 | BEACH ND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86761840 | Jan 10, 2026 | ND | 2 | WILLISTON ND |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
14 | 393.9A-LTSI, 393.11A1-LSLM, 393.11A1-CSLRR | Yes |
| 86594519 | Dec 12, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH27 NB ABERNATHY SCALE |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86552658 | Dec 11, 2025 | NM | 1 | RATON PORT OF ENTRY |
Ford STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.95A, 396.17C | No |
| 86229187 | Oct 28, 2025 | MT | 2 | BUTTE MT |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86174084 | Oct 27, 2025 | ND | 3 | MOORETON ND |
WESTERN STAR STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86158740 | Oct 23, 2025 | WY | 1 | GILLETTE POE |
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
5 | 177.801-LEAK, 177.823A-HMPMCNP50%, 392.2-SLL | Yes |
| 86131002 | Oct 23, 2025 | NE | 3 | ne-on-us-hwy-30,-75-feet-north-of |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86119277 | Oct 21, 2025 | WY | 1 | GILLETTE POE |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.3A1-F | Yes |
| 86070330 | Oct 15, 2025 | WY | 1 | GILLETTE POE |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
6 | 393.43DBMA, 396.3A1-BOS, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| 86070285 | Oct 15, 2025 | WY | 1 | GILLETTE PORT OF ENTRY |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.47E, 390.21TB2-DOT, 393.53B-B | No |
| 85907897 | Sep 29, 2025 | NE | 3 | WAVERLY WEST BOUND |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 85982286 | Sep 28, 2025 | TX | 2 | IH 10 MP 403 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
11 | 395.8A-NON-ELD, 177.817A, 392.2RG | Yes |
| 85840704 | Sep 22, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85744553 | Sep 10, 2025 | US | 1 | ADEL IA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 395.24, 393.45B2-B-AIR | No |
| 85648216 | Sep 1, 2025 | AR | 2 | MENIFEE AR |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 177.817E1-HMHC, 392.2-SLLED, 395.3A3II | No |
| 85533172 | Aug 18, 2025 | WY | 1 | wy-sheridan/dietz-poe |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 393.95A1 | Yes |
| 85371302 | Jul 29, 2025 | MT | 3 | BROADUS MT |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85365834 | Jul 29, 2025 | CO | 1 | FORT COLLINS CO |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
10 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 395.32B-ELDDFR, 395.8A | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ND0001159413 | Oct 24, 2024 | ND | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TX6TQBHQE1Q2 | Mar 1, 2024 | TX | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WY0202209848 | Sep 1, 2022 | WY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| WILLISTON ND | ND | 15 | 2 |
| BROADUS MT | MT | 4 | 3 |
| GILLETTE POE | WY | 4 | 3 |
| MARION AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| MENIFEE AR | AR | 1 | 0 |
| FORT COLLINS CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| HWY 20 EB MM 117 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| MAYETTA | KS | 1 | 0 |
| ERSKINE WEIGH SCALE | MN | 1 | 1 |
| BUTTE MT | MT | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 |
| 390.21(a) | Not marked in accordance with regulations | General/Admin | 5 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.95(a)(1) | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 107.601 | Failing to register with PHMSA prior to transporting hazardous materials requiring HM registration. | Unknown | 1 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(5) | Driver lacking valid license for type vehicle being operated | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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