COOL FREIGHT EXPRESS INC
USDOT 3272655 • DBA: CFX • 10 N EAST ST SUITE 102, WOODLAND, CA, 95776
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1033442 | REVOKED | Jan 29, 2024 | Mar 5, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22101938 | ON FILE | Jan 30, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22101938 | CANCELLED | Dec 8, 2023 | Jan 20, 2024 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22101938 | CANCELLED | Oct 20, 2023 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22101938 | CANCELLED | Sep 8, 2023 | Oct 20, 2023 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22101938 | CANCELLED | Apr 26, 2023 | Sep 2, 2023 |
| SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TMA22101938 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2023 | Apr 26, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP80820 00 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2022 | Feb 28, 2023 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP63655 00 | REPLACED | Nov 5, 2021 | Feb 28, 2022 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP63655 00 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2021 | Nov 5, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP63655 00 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08473808 | REPLACED | May 20, 2020 | Feb 28, 2021 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08473808 | CANCELLED | May 20, 2020 | Mar 18, 2021 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H08473808 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2020 | May 20, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP42490 00 | CANCELLED | Jul 7, 2019 | Feb 28, 2020 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP42490 00 | CANCELLED | Apr 24, 2019 | Jul 7, 2019 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22101938 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2024 | Feb 28, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22101938 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2024 | Jan 20, 2024 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22101938 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 8, 2023 | Dec 8, 2023 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22101938 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 20, 2023 | Oct 20, 2023 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22101938 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2023 | Sep 2, 2023 |
| CANCEL | SOUTHLAKE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | TMA22101938 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 26, 2023 | Apr 26, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP80820 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2023 | Feb 28, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP63655 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2022 | Feb 28, 2022 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP63655 00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 5, 2021 | Nov 5, 2021 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP63655 00 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08473808 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2021 | Mar 18, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08473808 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2021 | Feb 28, 2021 |
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H08473808 | BIPD/Primary | May 20, 2020 | May 20, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP42490 00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2020 | Feb 28, 2020 |
| CANCEL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP42490 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2019 | Jul 7, 2019 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1033442 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-1033442 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1033442 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 1, 2024 | REVOKED | Mar 5, 2024 |
| MC1033442 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 13, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 7, 2023 |
| MC1033442 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2023 |
| MC1033442 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2023 |
| MC1033442 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 30, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 20, 2023 |
| MC1033442 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 12, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 25, 2021 |
| MC1033442 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 5, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 3, 2021 |
| MC1033442 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2021 |
| MC1033442 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 23, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2020 |
| MC1033442 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 3, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 2, 2020 |
| MC1033442 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 10, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 1, 2019 |
| MC1033442 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 2, 2019 | REVOKED | Jan 29, 2024 |
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
20 states • 54 inspections
Violation Summary (111 violations from 54 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 28 | 1 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 12 | 5 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 10 | 5 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(2) | CDL suspended/revoked | 2 | 0 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 2 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(b)(2) | Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period. (Property carrying vehicle) | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(a) | Oil/grease leak | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.86(a)(1) | Rear end protection (ICC bumper) missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.26(b) | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.24(a) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(e) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (54 inspections)
Showing 50 of 54
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
24 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (24 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2023 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-80 | ...615814 | COOL FREIGHT EXPRESS INC |
| Jul 21, 2023 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | BEDFORD TOWNSHIP | INTERSTATE 6000 E | ...313487 | COOL FREIGHT EXPRESS INC |
| Dec 20, 2022 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | OKLAHOMA CITY | I-44 | ...313485 | CFX |
| Aug 21, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 80 EASTBOUND 133.4M | ...HW5364 | CFX |
| Jun 13, 2021 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOLBROOK | I-40@M285 | ...273211 | CFX |
| Jun 9, 2021 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | INTERSTATE 80/I 80 AND X040/GA | ...227576 | CFX |
| Feb 19, 2021 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...227575 | COOL FREIGHT EXPRESS INC |
| Feb 13, 2021 | NV | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 80 mm18eu | ...134426 | CFX |
| Jan 7, 2021 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WEST SPRINGFIELD | RTE 90 W RAMP TO RTE 91 | ...302760 | CFX |
| Dec 15, 2020 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 11, 2020 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 11, 2020 | CA | FATAL | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 23, 2020 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 11, 2020 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2020 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2020 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2020 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2019 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2019 | MD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2019 | NV | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 26, 2019 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 15, 2019 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 2019 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2019 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
40 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 40 events