COLD MOUNTAIN TRANSPORTATION LLC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Common (Property) gap · 282 days Inactive May 27, 2025 → reinstated Mar 5, 2026
- 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 — COLD MOUNTAIN TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 3933302) 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 Officer(s): GERONIMO MENDOZA (Company officer) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Common (Property) gap · 282 days — Inactive May 27, 2025 → reinstated Mar 5, 2026 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOT COMPLIANCE SERVICES LLC Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/3933302/ 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 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade B
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 79/100). 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 16.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 7.7% vs peer median 0% (worse). n=240356 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.
Fleet size changes
- Drivers +1 (1 → 2) · May 25, 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.
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InsurancePROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Apr 22, 2026
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Process AgentDOT COMPLIANCE SERVICES LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC1458476ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
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| Trailers | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 1 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 1 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 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 31 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 16 | 16 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 5 | 3 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 31.25% | 18.75% | — |
| 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
COLD MOUNTAIN TRANSPORTATION LLC is a motor carrier based in CLOVER, SC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3933302. 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 1 power unit and 2 drivers, with 31 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 16.7%. 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.
COLD MOUNTAIN TRANSPORTATION LLC is a small fleet, operating 1 power unit and 1 driver, based in Clover, SC. Across 17 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 29.4% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. all filed authority types (common) are currently revoked.
17 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 31% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in TN (3) and WY (2), with Level 1 inspections the most common.
29.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (50.0% of violations); top code 393.95F (Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 1 power unit (small fleet) and 1 driver; Dodge, Bigt, and Big tex are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 240,356 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–2 power units (±50% of this carrier's 1 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Common (Property) authority was inactive from May 27, 2025 to Mar 5, 2026 (282 days)
Fleet History
Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 driver-count change
Record Changes
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Drivers 1 2Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
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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 |
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| Colorado (CO) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 2 | 1 | 50.0% | Oct 14, 2024 |
| Wyoming (WY) | 2 | 2 | 100.0% | Feb 10, 2025 |
| Missouri (MO) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 12, 2024 |
| North Carolina (NC) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 16, 2024 |
| New Mexico (NM) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 7, 2024 |
| Nevada (NV) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 1, 2024 |
| Oklahoma (OK) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Apr 2, 2025 |
| Oregon (OR) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 9, 2024 |
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Mar 18, 2026 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Louisiana (LA) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 11, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Dodge | 25 | |
| Big Tex | 9 | |
| Ram | 4 | |
| Trailer | 4 | |
| Texas Prid | 2 | |
| Unknown | 2 | |
| Big T | 1 | |
| Midso | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 3 | — | 4.41 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 6 | — | 2.76 | 3 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | — | 9.91 | 10 | — | 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 (31 rows) View all 31 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88407450 | Jul 13, 2026 | VA | 1 | — |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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13 | 391.11B2-S, 396.3A1-BOS, 393.48A-BIHE | Yes |
| 87405802 | Mar 18, 2026 | PA | 1 | SOMERSET BORO PA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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13 | 391.11B2-Q, 393.207A-SAPPAS, 393.43D-B | Yes |
| 84294641 | Apr 2, 2025 | OK | 1 | ok-i-35-s/b-and-mm-109.5 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
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4 | 383.23A2-LCDLN, 391.41A-MCPC, 396.9D2-FTF | Yes |
| 83841287 | Feb 10, 2025 | WY | 3 | TORRINGTON POE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 383.23A2-LCDLN | Yes |
| 83644424 | Jan 16, 2025 | CO | 3 | DUMONT CO |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 392.2SLSNC | No |
| 83454438 | Dec 17, 2024 | FL | 3 | MILTON FL |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 83132730 | Nov 11, 2024 | LA | 1 | LA |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 393.60D, 393.95F | No |
| 82938931 | Oct 16, 2024 | NC | 1 | I95 NB AT THE 151MM |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 82915154 | Oct 14, 2024 | TN | 1 | STANTON TN |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 395.3B2-HOSPDIT | Yes |
| 82892882 | Oct 12, 2024 | MO | 1 | MAYVIEW MO |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 393.95(a)(4), 395.8(a) | No |
| 82873183 | Oct 9, 2024 | OR | 3 | CASCADE LOCKS OR |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 395.8E-HOSPD, 392.2-SLLIFTA | No |
| 82816894 | Oct 1, 2024 | NV | 1 | REGION 3 |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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3 | 393.9(a), 392.2, 393.95(a)(4) | No |
| 82700295 | Sep 17, 2024 | TN | 1 | KNOX COUNTY SCALES WB |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 82631711 | Sep 7, 2024 | NM | 1 | ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 82397393 | Aug 14, 2024 | WY | 1 | INTERSTATE WB |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 393.75(a)(1), 395.32(b) | Yes |
| 82430580 | Aug 13, 2024 | CO | 3 | MONUMENT CO |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | 395.8(a) | No |
| 81650635 | May 14, 2024 | AZ | 1 | HOLBROOK AZ |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 81491567 | Apr 25, 2024 | TN | 1 | KNOX COUNTY SCALES WB |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 81385828 | Apr 16, 2024 | MS | 1 | ITTAWAMBA COUNTY |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 392.2, 393.75(c) | No |
| 81236470 | Mar 26, 2024 | TN | 1 | KNOX COUNTY |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
| 80937461 | Feb 24, 2024 | TN | 1 | CAMPBELL |
RAM TRUCK TRACTOR
Ticket: Dodge
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1 | — | No |
| 80814136 | Feb 7, 2024 | IL | 2 | I-72 WEST |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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7 | 393.110(b), 391.11(b)(2), 395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Yes |
| 80676377 | Jan 24, 2024 | AR | 1 | ar-hempstead-co-(hope-east-stn) |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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2 | 393.9(a) | No |
| 80253100 | Nov 22, 2023 | LA | 2 | ROADSIDE |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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7 | 393.55(d)(1), 393.9(a), 395.8(e)(1) | No |
| 80125081 | Nov 8, 2023 | KY | 1 | LONDON |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ID24C6704080 | Jul 21, 2024 | ID | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Mar 5, 2026 | MC1458476-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
| Sep 16, 2022 | MC1458476-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA870389196 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 22, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | 8109-AAF722-24 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 19, 2025 | May 21, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | 8109-AAF722-24 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 19, 2025 | Feb 19, 2025 | REPLACED |
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | 8109-AAF722-24 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 12, 2024 | Mar 21, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| STAR MUTUAL RRG | 8109-AAF722-24 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 12, 2024 | Feb 19, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA961539692 | BIPD/Primary | — | Sep 13, 2022 | Sep 12, 2024 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Apr 22, 2026insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 8, 2026
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Mar 5, 2026
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May 27, 2025
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May 27, 2025authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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May 27, 2025authority gapCommon (Property) authority inactive: 282 days (through Mar 5, 2026)
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May 21, 2025insuranceCANCEL — STAR MUTUAL RRG
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Mar 21, 2025insuranceTERM/CANCL — STAR MUTUAL RRG
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Mar 5, 2025
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Feb 19, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — STAR MUTUAL RRG
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Sep 12, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| ANTHONY PORT OF ENTRY | NM | 2 | 0 |
| KNOX COUNTY SCALES WB | TN | 2 | 0 |
| HOLBROOK AZ | AZ | 1 | 0 |
| I-17 | AZ | 1 | 1 |
| DUMONT CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| MONUMENT CO | CO | 1 | 0 |
| MILTON FL | FL | 1 | 0 |
| I-72 WEST | IL | 1 | 1 |
| LONDON | KY | 1 | 0 |
| LA | LA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
| 395.8(e)(1) | Making, or permitting a driver to make, a false report regarding duty status | Hours of Service | 4 | 1 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.104(f)(3) | Loose or unfastened tiedown. | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 395.8(a) | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | Hours of Service | 2 | 0 |
| 391.11(b)(2) | Driver cannot read or speak the English language sufficiently to respond to official inquiries. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.104(b) | Damaged securement system/tiedowns | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1458476
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PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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STAR MUTUAL RRG
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DOT COMPLIANCE SERVICES LLC
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31 inspections
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1 reportable crash
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