T J COUGLE TRUCKING INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- Violations per Inspection above national average 4.50 vs 1.80 national (+2.70).
- 2 fatalities on crash record 25 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — T J COUGLE TRUCKING INC (USDOT 563800) 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: $750,000 Officer(s): THOMAS J. COUGLE (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • Violations per Inspection above national average — 4.50 vs 1.80 national (+2.70). • 2 fatalities on crash record — 25 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/563800/ As of: Jul 24, 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 A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 89/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 89/100). 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 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 9.5% (better). n=89160 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional 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.
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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InsuranceACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Feb 10, 2026
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Process AgentDOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC275051ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 6 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 3 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| 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
T J COUGLE TRUCKING INC is a corporation based in EMMAUS, PA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 563800. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 10 power units and 6 drivers, with 3 roadside inspections on file. 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.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
T J COUGLE TRUCKING INC is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 6 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Emmaus, PA. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract and common.
2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in PA (2 stops), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (77.8% of violations); top code 393.9A-LBL (Inoperable required lamps) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Kenworth, Volvo, and Wabash National are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 89,160 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–15 power units (±50% of this carrier's 10 unit fleet).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pennsylvania (PA) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 29, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Volvo | 2 | |
| Kenworth | 1 | |
| Vanc | 1 | |
| Wabash National | 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | — | 16.00 | 16 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (3 rows) View all 3 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86181713 | Oct 29, 2025 | PA | 2 | SR183 JUST SOUTH OF ROBESONIA |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 393.9A-LBL, 393.9A-LHLI, 396.9D2-FTF | No |
| 85725600 | Sep 8, 2025 | PA | 2 | — |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 393.9A-LBL, 392.2-SLLTL, 393.209E-SPSLA | No |
| 79787543 | Sep 27, 2023 | PA | 3 | 1200 BLK OF CHESTNUT ST |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (25 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NJ0017943963 | Dec 18, 2017 | NJ | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA503249100X | Dec 10, 2014 | PA | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| PA412847200X | Oct 18, 2014 | PA | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| PA404289500X | Apr 8, 2014 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA300757300X | Jan 19, 2013 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA011507200X | Nov 16, 2010 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NJ0010266110 | Nov 3, 2010 | NJ | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA010660700X | Oct 27, 2010 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA004284800X | Apr 29, 2010 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA901446500X | Jan 22, 2009 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA902263300X | Jan 15, 2009 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CT08-0021398 | Jul 15, 2008 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA802478200X | Feb 12, 2008 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA711649400X | Oct 24, 2007 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NJ0007032887 | Mar 2, 2007 | NJ | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA604452300X | Mar 5, 2006 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| PA504897900X | Oct 13, 2004 | PA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA504879000X | Sep 25, 2004 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| VT0000010447 | Jul 12, 2004 | VT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA306293200X | Feb 13, 2003 | PA | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| VA0000037136 | Nov 4, 2002 | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA304974300X | Aug 22, 2002 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA002743800A | Feb 18, 2000 | PA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| PA911644300A | Sep 14, 1999 | PA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| PA808388100A | Jul 22, 1998 | PA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Insurance Coverage Timeline (29 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-FD2885 | 91X | $750,000 | Feb 10, 2026 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP95468A | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 10, 2023 | Feb 10, 2026 | REPLACED |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA955892546 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 14, 2022 | Feb 10, 2023 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750072005 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 12, 2017 | Feb 14, 2022 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750072003 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 12, 2012 | Feb 12, 2017 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750072-3899-061 | CARGO | — | Feb 12, 2007 | Apr 25, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT750072-3899-061 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 12, 2007 | Feb 12, 2012 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7500721599-002 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 12, 2000 | Feb 12, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7500721599-002 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 12, 2000 | Feb 12, 2007 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7500721599-001 | CARGO | — | Feb 12, 2000 | Feb 12, 2007 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7500721599-001 | CARGO | — | Feb 12, 2000 | Feb 12, 2007 | CANCELLED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7500721399-991 | CARGO | — | Feb 12, 1999 | Sep 7, 2000 | NAME CHANGED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7500721399-991 | CARGO | — | Feb 12, 1999 | Feb 12, 2000 | REPLACED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7500721199-991 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 12, 1999 | Sep 7, 2000 | NAME CHANGED |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7500721199-991 | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 12, 1999 | Feb 12, 2000 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP73439A | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 12, 1997 | Feb 12, 1997 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP73439A | CARGO | — | Feb 12, 1997 | Feb 12, 1997 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP73439A | BIPD/Primary | — | Feb 12, 1997 | Feb 15, 1999 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP73439A | CARGO | — | Feb 12, 1997 | Feb 15, 1999 | CANCELLED |
| MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS MEN'S MUTUAL INS. CO. | TR 372 972 56 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 20, 1996 | Mar 21, 1997 | CANCELLED |
| MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS MEN'S MUTUAL INS. CO. | TR 372 972 56 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 20, 1996 | Feb 12, 1997 | REPLACED |
| COMMERCE PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | MTC1405 | CARGO | — | Oct 18, 1996 | Feb 12, 1997 | REPLACED |
| MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS MEN'S MUTUAL INS. CO. | TR37297256 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 17, 1996 | Nov 20, 1996 | CANCELLED |
| MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS MEN'S MUTUAL INS. CO. | TR37296936 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 4, 1996 | Aug 17, 1996 | REPLACED |
| COMMERCE PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY | MTC 1311 | CARGO | — | Oct 18, 1995 | Oct 18, 1996 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 10, 2026insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 10, 2023insuranceTERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Feb 14, 2022insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 12, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 12, 2012insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 25, 2011insuranceCANCEL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 12, 2007insuranceTERM/CANCL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 12, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 12, 2007insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 12, 2007insuranceTERM/CANCL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 7, 2000insuranceTERM/CANCL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 7, 2000insuranceTERM/CANCL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 12, 2000insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 12, 2000insuranceTERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 15, 1999insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Mar 21, 1997insuranceTERM/CANCL — MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS MEN'S MUTUAL INS. CO.
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Feb 12, 1997insuranceTERM/REPL — COMMERCE PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 12, 1997insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 12, 1997insuranceTERM/REPL — MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS MEN'S MUTUAL INS. CO.
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Nov 20, 1996insuranceCANCEL — MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS MEN'S MUTUAL INS. CO.
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Oct 18, 1996insuranceCANCEL — COMMERCE PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 17, 1996insuranceTERM/REPL — MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS MEN'S MUTUAL INS. CO.
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Aug 4, 1996insuranceCANCEL — MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS MEN'S MUTUAL INS. CO.
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Nov 27, 1995
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Oct 18, 1995insuranceCANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Aug 18, 1995insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 10, 1995insuranceCANCEL — PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 11, 1994
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Sep 1, 1994
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1200 BLK OF CHESTNUT ST | PA | 1 | 0 |
| SR183 JUST SOUTH OF ROBESONIA | PA | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC275051
common · ACTIVE · MC
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ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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MERCHANTS AND BUSINESS MEN'S MUTUAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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COMMERCE PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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DOTPROCESSAGENTS.COM LLC
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3 inspections
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25 reportable crashes
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How to verify T J COUGLE TRUCKING INC
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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