COBRA INC
USDOT 3525693 • 231 S FRONTAGE RD STE14, BURR RIDGE, IL, 60527
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 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-1171879 | REVOKED | Aug 12, 2025 | Aug 12, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | URG-02019 | ON FILE | Feb 22, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 |
Insurance History (9 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | FNCAP00016800 | CANCELLED | Apr 12, 2024 | Feb 22, 2025 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA970279426 | REPLACED | Feb 2, 2024 | Apr 12, 2024 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA970279426 | REPLACED | Jun 12, 2023 | Jun 12, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA970279426 | REPLACED | Jun 12, 2023 | May 31, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA970279426 | CANCELLED | May 31, 2023 | Feb 2, 2024 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP85193 00 | REPLACED | Jan 4, 2023 | Jun 12, 2023 |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | BIPD/Primary | GWP85193 00 | CANCELLED | Jan 4, 2023 | Jul 4, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA945107527 | REPLACED | Jul 27, 2022 | Jan 4, 2023 |
| ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA945107527 | REPLACED | Jan 4, 2021 | Jul 27, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-02019 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 |
| CANCEL | THIRD COAST INSURANCE COMPANY | FNCAP00016800 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2025 | Feb 22, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA970279426 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2024 | Apr 12, 2024 |
| CANCEL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA970279426 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 2, 2024 | Feb 2, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP85193 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 4, 2023 | Jul 4, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | GWP85193 00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2023 | Jun 12, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA970279426 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2023 | Jun 12, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA970279426 | BIPD/Primary | May 31, 2023 | May 31, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA945107527 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2023 | Jan 4, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY | CA945107527 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 27, 2022 | Jul 27, 2022 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1171879 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1171879 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 27, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 27, 2025 |
| MC1171879 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 8, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2024 |
| MC1171879 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 7, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2023 |
| MC1171879 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 4, 2021 | REVOKED | Aug 12, 2025 |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2021 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Sep 9, 2021 |
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
49 states • 657 inspections
Violation Summary (108 violations from latest 100 of 657 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLFC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIAD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-HOSPVID | HOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 390.21TE-LCMVINFO | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.7 | Unsafe operations forbidden | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.4A-DOSU | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5-HL | Hubs - Leaking hub | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60E | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.30-B | Battery improperly secured | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
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 (657 inspections)
Showing 50 of 657
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 30, 2025 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MUSCATINE | ISETT AVE/WOODLAWN | ...436256 | COBRA INC |
| Jun 10, 2025 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNION | 84-W | ...WC7343 | COBRA INC |
| Jun 5, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...NS7135 | COBRA INC |
| Apr 18, 2025 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ARCADIA | STATE ROAD 70 | ...NS7101 | COBRA INC |
| Apr 3, 2025 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | HILLSBOROUGH | 40 | ...NG4494 | COBRA INC |
| Feb 28, 2025 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | 0017 | ...NM2347 | COBRA INC |
| Feb 7, 2025 | MT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | +47.0572 -108.6997 | ...336696 | COBRA INC |
| Feb 5, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | U56 | ...UK2733 | COBRA INC |
| Feb 1, 2025 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | COOLBAUGH TOWNSHIP | ROUTE 0611 S | ...WC7345 | COBRA INC |
| Jan 17, 2025 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | IS 29 | ...308385 | COBRA INC |
| Dec 17, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | LYONS TWP | I-55 | ...NG4494 | COBRA INC |
| Nov 27, 2024 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 4 | CORNELIUS | 77 | ...NZ2008 | COBRA INC |
| Nov 19, 2024 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHERIDAN | I-90 MP 8.19 | ...NG4559 | COBRA INC |
| Nov 5, 2024 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL(CONWAY COUNTY) | I40 | ...NG4537 | COBRA INC |
| Nov 4, 2024 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | LITCHFIELD | USTH 12 | ...884671 | COBRA INC |
| Oct 22, 2024 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | PUEBLO | N ELIZABETH STREET AT DILLION DR | ...NS7139 | COBRA INC |
| Oct 21, 2024 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | 10.85 E PENDLETON | I-84 .09 E EMIGRANT HILL VIEWPOINT ON RAMP | ...US8113 | COBRA INC |
| Oct 12, 2024 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CASPER | WY 220 MP 79.71 | ...NG4551 | COBRA INC |
| Oct 7, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | GROVELAND | STATE ROAD 33 | ...NS7091 | COBRA INC |
| Oct 2, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | 34.017788 / -118.173503 | ...NG4469 | COBRA INC |
| Sep 16, 2024 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH LAKE | NORTHWEST AVE | ...330133 | COBRA INC |
| Aug 27, 2024 | ID | TOW | 0 | 0 | ISLAND PARK | US 20 | ...MM8416 | COBRA INC |
| Aug 14, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | SYLVANIA (TOWNSHIP OF) | IR 475 | ...NG4521 | COBRA INC |
| Aug 13, 2024 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SPOKANE VALLEY | I-90*291.00 | ...NG4486 | COBRA INC |
| Aug 12, 2024 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...336667 | COBRA INC |
Compliance Timeline
38 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
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