COMET EXPRESS INC

USDOT 600566 • 1567 BEAVER RUIN RD, NORCROSS, GA, 30093

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 revoked
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
600,566
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7709350358
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
35,000
Physical Address
1567 BEAVER RUIN RD, NORCROSS, GA, 30093
Mailing Address
PO BOX 2249, LILBURN, GA, 30048
Contact

Risk Signals2 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 66.7%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 60.0 percentage points above average.
HIGH
All operating authorities revoked or inactive
This entity has 1 revoked/inactive authority filing and no active authority.

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

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Active Authority
0
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Jun 23, 2020
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-285718REVOKEDMar 4, 2009Dec 8, 2020

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHIBIPD/PrimaryCA 2250196ON FILEJun 23, 2020Dec 2, 2020
CANAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOMTC027399ON FILEOct 24, 1997Oct 24, 1998

Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
CANAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/Primary605640001CANCELLEDJul 1, 2017Dec 21, 2018
PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHIBIPD/PrimaryCA 3834462REPLACEDJul 1, 2016Jul 1, 2017
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryMCP04955ACANCELLEDJun 15, 2013Jul 1, 2016
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN074816REPLACEDJun 15, 2011Jun 15, 2013
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryWN074816CANCELLEDJun 15, 2011Jul 19, 2013
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.BIPD/PrimaryGWP37370ACANCELLEDMar 15, 2006Feb 26, 2009
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryTP3035599REPLACEDMar 15, 2002Mar 15, 2006
GULF INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryGA0496511-00REPLACEDMar 15, 2000Mar 15, 2000
GULF INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryGA0496511-00CANCELLEDMar 15, 2000Mar 15, 2002
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary7TMP285T8781IND98REPLACEDDec 20, 1999Dec 7, 1999
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary7TMP285T8781IND98REPLACEDDec 7, 1999Mar 15, 2000
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary7TMP 285 T 878-1-IND-98CANCELLEDAug 3, 1998Dec 17, 1999
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANYBIPD/Primary7TMP 285 T 878-1-IND-98CANCELLEDJun 11, 1998Aug 3, 1998
CANAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOMTC026378REPLACEDOct 22, 1996Oct 22, 1996
CANAL INSURANCE CO.CARGOMTC026378CANCELLEDOct 22, 1996Oct 22, 1997
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.BIPD/PrimaryTP3031565CANCELLEDApr 1, 1995May 14, 1998

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELPROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHICA 2250196BIPD/PrimaryDec 2, 2020Dec 2, 2020
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.605640001BIPD/PrimaryDec 21, 2018Dec 21, 2018
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHICA 3834462BIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2017Jul 1, 2017
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP04955ABIPD/PrimaryJul 1, 2016Jul 1, 2016
TERM/CANCLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN074816BIPD/PrimaryJul 19, 2013Jul 19, 2013
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWN074816BIPD/PrimaryJun 15, 2013Jun 15, 2013
CANCELGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.GWP37370ABIPD/PrimaryFeb 26, 2009Feb 26, 2009
TERM/REPLHARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.TP3035599BIPD/PrimaryMar 15, 2006Mar 15, 2006
CANCELGULF INSURANCE CO.GA0496511-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 15, 2002Mar 15, 2002
TERM/REPLTRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY7TMP285T8781IND98BIPD/PrimaryMar 15, 2000Mar 15, 2000
TERM/REPLGULF INSURANCE CO.GA0496511-00BIPD/PrimaryMar 15, 2000Mar 15, 2000
CANCELTRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY7TMP 285 T 878-1-IND-98BIPD/PrimaryDec 17, 1999Dec 17, 1999
TERM/REPLTRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY7TMP285T8781IND98BIPD/PrimaryDec 7, 1999Dec 7, 1999
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.MTC027399CARGOOct 24, 1998Oct 24, 1998
CANCELTRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY7TMP 285 T 878-1-IND-98BIPD/PrimaryAug 3, 1998Aug 3, 1998
CANCELHARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.TP3031565BIPD/PrimaryMay 14, 1998May 14, 1998
CANCELCANAL INSURANCE CO.MTC026378CARGOOct 22, 1997Oct 22, 1997
TERM/REPLCANAL INSURANCE CO.MTC026378CARGOOct 22, 1996Oct 22, 1996

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
CONTRACTMC-285718INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-285718INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
CONTRACTMC-285718INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC285718MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDNov 14, 2022Unknown
MC285718MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDJun 24, 2020REVOKEDDec 8, 2020
MC285718CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 6, 2016DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 29, 2016
MC285718MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATEDJun 21, 2011REVOKEDDec 31, 2018
MC285718CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 10, 1998DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 18, 1998
MC285718MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDMay 26, 1995REVOKEDMar 4, 2009

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
3
Violations
13
6 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
33.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
66.7%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
1
Drivers (MCS-150)
3
Crash Records
6

Inspection Activity Map

2 states3 inspections

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Violation Summary (13 violations from 3 inspections)

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Violation Summary (13 violations from 3 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.23(a)(2)CDL - wrong class228Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(k)(2)ELD malfunction / not functional115Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.43Brake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41(a)(1)391.41(a)(1)10Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.8(f)(1)Drivers record of duty status not current10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance

Inspection History (3 inspections)

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Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
6
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
5

Crash History (6 records)

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Crash History (6 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Dec 3, 2017GAINJURY01
May 20, 2016GATOW00
Jan 29, 2016GATOW00
Apr 19, 2013VATOW00
Feb 25, 2006GATOW00
May 2, 2003GAINJURY01

Compliance Timeline

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

Dec 8, 2020
Authority
Dec 2, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI • BIPD/Primary
Dec 21, 2018
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 3, 2017
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jul 1, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE MOUNTAIN INSURANCE COMPANY OF OHI • BIPD/Primary
Jul 1, 2016
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
May 20, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 29, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 19, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 15, 2013
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 19, 2013
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 26, 2009
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 15, 2006
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Feb 25, 2006
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 2, 2003
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 15, 2002
Insurance
Insurance cancel
GULF INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Mar 15, 2000
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 15, 2000
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
GULF INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 17, 1999
Insurance
Insurance cancel
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Dec 7, 1999
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 24, 1998
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Aug 3, 1998
Insurance
Insurance cancel
TRAVELERS INDEMNITY COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 14, 1998
Insurance
Insurance cancel
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. • BIPD/Primary
Oct 22, 1997
Insurance
Insurance cancel
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO
Oct 22, 1996
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
CANAL INSURANCE CO. • CARGO

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