COBRA TRADING LLC
LOUISVILLE, KY
DBA: BLUE RECYCLED MATERIALS
COBRA TRADING LLC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 7 drivers, based in Louisville, KY. Across 15 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 6.7% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.4% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
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 4.50% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 33.3% vs peer 5.00% Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — COBRA TRADING LLC (USDOT 3292149) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver 4.50% vs peer 0.00% · Vehicle 33.3% vs peer 5.00% On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3292149/ As of: Sep 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 · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 72/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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 4.5% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 33.3% vs peer median 5% (worse). n=106789 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 filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and 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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 10 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 51 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 6.67% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
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.
BLUE RECYCLED MATERIALS had 15 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 6.7%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 1.0.
15 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in KY (14) and IN (1).
6.7% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.4% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 15 times.
The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 7 drivers; Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Mack are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 106,789 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (23 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 16 | |
| Kenworth | 10 | |
| Mack | 7 | |
| Freightliner | 4 | |
| Superior T | 2 | |
| Supi | 1 | |
| Trim | 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 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.22 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 0.69 | 1 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (51 rows) View all 51 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88941219 | Sep 8, 2026 | KY | 2 | WADDY KY |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 88694410 | Aug 13, 2026 | KY | 2 | — |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSIV, 393.86B1-RIG | No |
| 88075064 | Jun 8, 2026 | KY | 3 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87135603 | Feb 22, 2026 | IN | 3 | GEORGETOWN IN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLLR | No |
| 87042020 | Feb 13, 2026 | KY | 2 | WADDY |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86296118 | Nov 12, 2025 | KY | 3 | WADDY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 85747447 | Sep 11, 2025 | KY | 2 | WADDY |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85285017 | Jul 22, 2025 | KY | 2 | LOUISVILLE |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 85100441 | Jul 1, 2025 | KY | 2 | LEXINGTON |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84974416 | Jun 17, 2025 | KY | 2 | RICHMOND |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.134, 392.2RG | Yes |
| 83798267 | Feb 5, 2025 | KY | 2 | LEXINGTON |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 83600617 | Jan 14, 2025 | KY | 3 | WADDY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 83353659 | Dec 10, 2024 | KY | 2 | SHELBYVILLE |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2 | No |
| 83333699 | Dec 6, 2024 | KY | 3 | WADDY |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2AU | No |
| 83307398 | Dec 3, 2024 | KY | 2 | WADDY |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.2AU | No |
| 82608742 | Sep 9, 2024 | KY | 3 | WADDY |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82457302 | Aug 22, 2024 | KY | 3 | WADDY |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 82445619 | Aug 21, 2024 | KY | 2 | LEXINGTON |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 383.23(a)(2), 392.9(a) | Yes |
| 82254196 | Jul 30, 2024 | KY | 2 | LOUISVILLE |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.9(a), 392.2 | No |
| 81840725 | Jun 10, 2024 | KY | 2 | LOUISVILLE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.11, 393.9(a), 393.95(a) | No |
| 81684775 | May 22, 2024 | KY | 3 | WADDY |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81651858 | May 18, 2024 | IN | 2 | ST CROIX IN |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
3 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.78(a), 396.5(b) | Yes |
| 81317945 | Apr 10, 2024 | KY | 2 | RICHMOND |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 81317727 | Apr 10, 2024 | KY | 2 | LOUISVILLE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9(a) | Yes |
| 80959815 | Feb 28, 2024 | KY | 2 | LEXINGTON |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.9(a) | Yes |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| KY0072732595 | Feb 18, 2022 | KY | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| KY0072650845 | Jul 23, 2021 | KY | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| RICHMOND | KY | 10 | 3 |
| WADDY | KY | 10 | 0 |
| LEXINGTON | KY | 9 | 5 |
| SHELBYVILLE | KY | 5 | 0 |
| LOUISVILLE | KY | 4 | 1 |
| LONDON | KY | 2 | 2 |
| GEORGETOWN IN | IN | 1 | 0 |
| SELLERSBURG IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
| SR265 WB @ EXIT 11 | IN | 1 | 0 |
| ST CROIX IN | IN | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 |
| 392.9(a) | Failing to secure load | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 4 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.134 | No/improper securement of roll/hook container | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 396.5(b) | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
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