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COBRA CARTAGE INC

CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL

USDOT 622842 Active INDIVIDUAL AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE INDIVIDUAL General Freight Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls Building Materials Machinery / Large Objects Oilfield Equipment Other (SCRAP METAL) Based in CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL Grade A · 100
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Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Common (Property) reinstated · Dec 17, 1999
Policy effective · May 23, 2015
Review these
  • Common (Property) gap · 178 days Inactive Jun 22, 1999 → reinstated Dec 17, 1999
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: INDIVIDUAL
Cargo: General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — COBRA CARTAGE INC (USDOT 622842)
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
Organization: INDIVIDUAL

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Common (Property) gap · 178 days — Inactive Jun 22, 1999 → reinstated Dec 17, 1999

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/622842/
As of: Jul 22, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 7.7% (better). n=113988 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 622842
In FMCSA records since Dec 1, 1995 (~30y)
MC / docket MC296984
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Business org INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Metal Sheets / Coils / Rolls, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Oilfield Equipment, Other (SCRAP METAL)
Fleet size 9 units
Drivers 6
Annual mileage 247,880 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (708) 753-0112
Physical
901 STATE STREET UNIT D
CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL 60411
Mailing
PO BOX 517
CRETE, IL 60417
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 622842
In FMCSA records since Dec 1, 1995 (~30y)
Entity INDIVIDUAL
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 247,880 mi
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.50 vs 1.80 -1.30
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 9 0 0
Trailers 13 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%).

Power Units
9
Drivers
6
Inspections
3
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
4
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

COBRA CARTAGE INC is a individual based in CHICAGO HEIGHTS, IL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 622842. 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 9 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.

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.

Carrier overview

COBRA CARTAGE INC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 6 drivers, organized as an individual, based in Chicago Heights, IL. 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. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.

Inspection profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MS (1) and IN (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLLR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Kenworth and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 113,988 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 113,988 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
7.7%
Median across 113,988 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -7.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Common (Property) authority was inactive from Jun 22, 1999 to Dec 17, 1999 (178 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-01 2025-05

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Indiana (IN) 1 0 0.0% May 5, 2025
Mississippi (MS) 1 0 0.0% Jan 2, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 3
Superior 1
Unknown 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
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 1 — 0.36 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — 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
84619211 May 5, 2025 IN 3 CROWN POINT IN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1173667 · 1XKZDP9X1PJ248402
1 392.2-SLLLR No
83524297 Jan 2, 2025 MS 2 OSYKA INSPECTION STATION
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1012097 · 1XKDDB9X2PJ589403
0 — No
79979500 Sep 26, 2023 IL 3 I-94
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IL P1150481 · 1NKWGGGGX0J170425
0 — No
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IN0902653304 Feb 15, 2016 IN 0 1 No No Injury
IL0005001836 Feb 9, 2010 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0900756539 Oct 10, 2007 IN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0001706096 Oct 28, 2005 IL 0 1 Yes No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC296984
Active
—
View full authority record →
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

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 PDF
Nov 5, 2003 MC296984-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (23 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-Z21499 91X $750,000 May 23, 2015 On file ACTIVE
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN428414 BIPD/Primary — May 23, 2004 May 23, 2015 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN428414 CARGO — May 23, 2004 Jun 24, 2011 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. CT00008370 CARGO — Oct 21, 2003 May 23, 2004 CANCELLED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. CT00008370 BIPD/Primary — May 23, 2003 May 23, 2004 CANCELLED
ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY BAP 526142400 BIPD/Primary — Oct 8, 2002 May 23, 2003 REPLACED
FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. MXI97905638-CGO CARGO — Oct 8, 2002 Jul 24, 2003 CANCELLED
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 0110075128 CARGO — May 29, 2001 Oct 8, 2002 REPLACED
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 0110075128 BIPD/Primary — May 29, 2001 Oct 8, 2002 REPLACED
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 0110075128 CARGO — May 29, 2001 May 29, 2001 REPLACED
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 0110075128 CARGO — Mar 8, 1999 Jan 27, 2002 NAME CHANGED
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 0110075128 BIPD — Oct 8, 1998 Jan 27, 2002 NAME CHANGED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. 9VR12 BIPD/Primary — Jul 14, 1998 Oct 8, 1998 REPLACED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. 9VR12 BIPD/Primary — Jul 14, 1998 Nov 13, 1998 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. 9VR12 BIPD/Primary — Apr 18, 1998 Jul 14, 1998 CANCELLED
CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. 9VR12 CARGO — Apr 18, 1998 Jul 14, 1998 CANCELLED
LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 3AT 642 161 CARGO — Feb 19, 1998 Apr 18, 1998 REPLACED
LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 3AT 642 161 CARGO — Feb 19, 1998 Apr 5, 1999 CANCELLED
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 011 007 51 28 BIPD — Mar 25, 1997 Apr 18, 1998 REPLACED
MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. MPP 011578 BIPD/Primary — Mar 25, 1996 Mar 25, 1997 CANCELLED
MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. MPP011531 BIPD/Primary — Dec 22, 1995 Mar 25, 1996 REPLACED
MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. MPP011531 BIPD/Primary — Dec 22, 1995 Mar 25, 1996 CANCELLED
GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK IMP 9866846 CARGO — Dec 20, 1995 Feb 19, 1998 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 23, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jun 24, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Dec 5, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  4. May 26, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  5. May 23, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  6. Nov 5, 2003
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  7. Oct 9, 2003
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  8. Jul 24, 2003
    insurance
    CANCEL — FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO.
  9. Jul 24, 2003
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  10. May 23, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Oct 8, 2002
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  12. Jan 27, 2002
    insurance
    NAMECHG — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  13. May 29, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  14. Jun 22, 1999
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  15. Jun 22, 1999
    authority gap
    Common (Property) authority inactive: 178 days (through Dec 17, 1999)
  16. Apr 5, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
  17. Apr 5, 1999
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  18. Nov 13, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  19. Oct 8, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  20. Jul 14, 1998
    insurance
    CANCEL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
  21. Apr 18, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
  22. Apr 18, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  23. Feb 19, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK
  24. Mar 25, 1997
    insurance
    CANCEL — MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
  25. Mar 25, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
  26. Mar 25, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
I-94 IL 1 0
CROWN POINT IN IN 1 0
OSYKA INSPECTION STATION MS 1 0
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How to verify COBRA CARTAGE INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about COBRA CARTAGE INC

Is COBRA CARTAGE INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. COBRA CARTAGE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 622842 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is COBRA CARTAGE INC's safety rating? ▾
COBRA CARTAGE INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.
How many inspections has COBRA CARTAGE INC had? ▾
3 roadside inspections are on file for COBRA CARTAGE INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is COBRA CARTAGE INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
COBRA CARTAGE INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 3 inspections, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).
Where is COBRA CARTAGE INC based? ▾
COBRA CARTAGE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 901 STATE STREET UNIT D, CHICAGO HEIGHTS, Illinois 60411. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does COBRA CARTAGE INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. COBRA CARTAGE INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC296984). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does COBRA CARTAGE INC operate? ▾
COBRA CARTAGE INC self-reports 9 power units and 6 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has COBRA CARTAGE INC had any crashes? ▾
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for COBRA CARTAGE INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

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Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

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