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COOKE EQUIPMENT INC

USDOT 520355 • 29 TEESDALE LANE, BRIDGER, MT, 59014

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
520,355
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Montana
Phone
3072720792
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
69,567
BOC-3 Agent
DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
Physical Address
29 TEESDALE LANE, BRIDGER, MT, 59014
Mailing Address
333 S 80TH ST W, BRIDGER, MT, 59106
Contact
Phone: 3072720792

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 38.9%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 15.5 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Sep 14, 2017
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-895845ACTIVEUnknownOct 10, 2017

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWPP1584607ON FILESep 14, 2017Sep 14, 2018

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 3273864CANCELLEDDec 19, 2014Oct 30, 2017
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCA 3273864REPLACEDDec 19, 2014Sep 14, 2017

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLWESCO INSURANCE COMPANYWPP1584607BIPD/PrimarySep 14, 2018Sep 14, 2018
TERM/CANCLUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 3273864BIPD/PrimaryOct 30, 2017Oct 30, 2017
TERM/REPLUNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANYCA 3273864BIPD/PrimarySep 14, 2017Sep 14, 2017

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC895845CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONOct 3, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 10, 2017
MC895845MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJan 5, 2015—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
N/A

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
18
Violations
50
12 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
38.9%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
11.1%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
9
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 18 of 18 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

4 states • 18 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (50 violations from 18 inspections)

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Violation Summary (50 violations from 18 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate317Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general315Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:399.211-CBPCab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps handholds or deck plates10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10—General/Admin
FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC390.21TB1-MC10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BIHEInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.43DBMABrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:387.301(a)387.301(a)10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(a)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class118Driver Fitness
FMCSR:391.45(b)Expired medical examiner's certificate10—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:390.3(e)Driver prohibited from performing safety sensitive functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse11—General/Admin
FMCSR:395.8(f)(1)Drivers record of duty status not current10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
38.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
+15.5 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
11.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
+4.4 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.78vs nat'l 1.80
+0.98 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (18 inspections)

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Inspection History (18 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 18, 202687353918MEDICAL LAKE WAWALevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR6393.9A-LFTSI, 393.9A-LCL, 392.2-SLLMFNo
Nov 18, 202586369487JOLIET MTMTLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Sep 26, 202585907965GREYBULLWYLevel 1ROAD SEMI-TRAILER10396.17C-PI, 390.21TB2-DOT, 390.21TB1-MCYes
Sep 3, 202585684398FRANNIE POEWYLevel 3COME SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLEWA1, 396.17C-PINo
Sep 23, 202482731036HAVRE MTMTLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 393.75(a)(3)Yes
Aug 1, 202482283088BILLINGS MTMTLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jul 25, 202482238537BUTTE MTMTLevel 2KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR3393.45(d), 392.9(a)(2), 393.75(a)(3)Yes
May 29, 202481750146FRANNIE POEWYLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR6387.301(a), 393.78, 393.60(c)Yes
May 28, 202481739607RoadsideWYLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.47(e), 393.53(b), 393.45(b)(2)No
Apr 11, 202481371525BILLINGS MTMTLevel 5FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Apr 11, 202481370920BILLINGS MTMTLevel 5FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Mar 13, 202481135639BILLINGS MTMTLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9A-LSLIWRYes
Dec 8, 202380350034BILLINGS MTMTLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Sep 27, 202379787005FRANNIE POEWYLevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER6396.3(a)(1), 395.8(a)(1), 393.47(e)Yes
Aug 30, 202379561041BILLINGS EB SCALEMTLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3383.23(a)(2), 391.45(b), 390.3(e)Yes
Aug 3, 202379330874RoadsideWILevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 395.8(f)(1)No
Jul 31, 202379344718RoadsideMTLevel 1SOUH SEMI-TRAILER5396.5(b), 393.95(a), 393.45(d)Yes
Jul 20, 202379225632FRANNIE POEWYLevel 2WANC SEMI-TRAILER1393.95(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

9 total · 44.4% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

BILLINGS MT5 · 1 OOS
FRANNIE POE4 · 2 OOS
HAVRE MT1 · 1 OOS
JOLIET MT1
MEDICAL LAKE WA1
BILLINGS EB SCALE1 · 1 OOS
GREYBULL1 · 1 OOS
BUTTE MT1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving6 · 1 OOS
General/Admin4 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness2 · 1 OOS

Enforcement Actions

1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties

1 Enforcement Case

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1 Enforcement Case
Case NumberClosed DateViolation Code(s)SettlementSubject Type
MT-2024-0044-MT5700Aug 8, 2024382.501(b); 383.37(a)$3,980Carrier

Compliance Timeline

5 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Aug 8, 2024
Enforcement
Enforcement case closed • $3,980
Case MT-2024-0044-MT5700 • 382.501(b); 383.37(a)
Sep 14, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
WESCO INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 30, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 10, 2017
Authority
Contract Carrier authority active
Docket MC-895845
Sep 14, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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