CAHOON LOGGING CO INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- 2 fatalities on crash record 6 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- OOS rate better than size peers
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TruckCodex risk summary — CAHOON LOGGING CO INC (USDOT 816048) 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 Officer(s): JOEDY CAHOON (Company officer); RONNIE CAHOON (Company officer 2) Blockers: (none) Cautions: • 2 fatalities on crash record — 6 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/816048/ 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 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 100/100). 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.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 7.7% (better). n=113979 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.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
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.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 9 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 52 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 35 | 35 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 11.43% | — |
| 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
CAHOON LOGGING CO INC is a motor carrier based in PANTEGO, NC, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 816048. 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 9 drivers, with 52 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.
CAHOON LOGGING CO INC is a small fleet, operating 9 power units and 9 drivers, based in Pantego, NC. Across 35 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded an 11.4% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. no operating authority record was located.
35 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 133% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in NC (35 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
11.4% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (92.0% of violations); top code 396.17C (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 9 times.
The fleet comprises 9 power units (small fleet) and 9 drivers; Kenworth, Mcle, and Western Star are the most-inspected makes.
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 113,979 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–14 power units (±50% of this carrier's 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 35 | 4 | 11.4% | Jun 25, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 30 | |
| Mcle | 21 | |
| Western Star | 18 | |
| Bigj | 9 | |
| Pitt | 9 | |
| Ptts | 5 | |
| East | 3 | |
| Iti | 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 | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | — | 5.23 | 5 | — | 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 (52 rows) View all 52 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88239195 | Jun 25, 2026 | NC | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87837594 | May 11, 2026 | NC | 1 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87608503 | Apr 16, 2026 | NC | 3 | US 17 NEAR RP 1127 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87594628 | Apr 15, 2026 | NC | 2 | US 17 NEAR REST AREA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87432452 | Mar 26, 2026 | NC | 2 | US 17 NEAR BRIDGETON |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.17C | No |
| 87290735 | Mar 13, 2026 | NC | 3 | US 17 NEAR BARR RD |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87163644 | Feb 27, 2026 | NC | 2 | US 17 NEAR BARR RD |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87138221 | Feb 24, 2026 | NC | 2 | US 17 NEAR SR 1616 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.207A, 396.17C | Yes |
| 86591759 | Dec 16, 2025 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86459530 | Dec 1, 2025 | NC | 3 | US 17 NEAR REST AREA |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.17C | No |
| 86383619 | Nov 18, 2025 | NC | 2 | US 17 AT SR 1155 |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 396.17C, 393.9 | No |
| 86351033 | Nov 14, 2025 | NC | 1 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
6 | 396.3A1BOS, 393.47E | Yes |
| 86313088 | Nov 12, 2025 | NC | 1 | NC 43 NEAR NC 55 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
3 | 393.75A3, 393.47E, 396.17C | Yes |
| 86169086 | Oct 27, 2025 | NC | 3 | US 17 NEAR NC 33 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86168877 | Oct 27, 2025 | NC | 2 | US17 NEAR FREDERICK RD |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 396.17C | No |
| 86168813 | Oct 27, 2025 | NC | 2 | US 17 AT BARR RD |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 396.17C, 393.9TS | No |
| 86031634 | Oct 10, 2025 | NC | 3 | US 17 AT NC 33 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85853253 | Sep 18, 2025 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85761141 | Sep 11, 2025 | NC | 2 | US17 NEAR SR 1634 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85747999 | Sep 11, 2025 | NC | 3 | — |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85232568 | Jul 15, 2025 | NC | 3 | US 64 AT NC 37 |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85220899 | Jul 14, 2025 | NC | 3 | nc-us64--in-speedway-pva |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| 85187535 | Jul 10, 2025 | NC | 3 | US 64 AT NC 32 |
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85071933 | Jun 25, 2025 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84841659 | May 30, 2025 | NC | 3 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2FT | No |
Recent Crashes (6 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0107168850 | Nov 28, 2022 | NC | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| NC0103060507 | Jan 5, 2011 | NC | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| NC0102378510 | Jul 31, 2008 | NC | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NC0102202051 | Feb 22, 2008 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0101327733 | Dec 22, 2004 | NC | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NC0101315707 | Dec 4, 2004 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| US 17 NEAR BARR RD | NC | 4 | 1 |
| US 17 AT BARR RD | NC | 2 | 1 |
| US 17 AT NC 33 | NC | 2 | 0 |
| US 17 NEAR BRIDGETON | NC | 2 | 1 |
| US 17 NEAR NC 33 | NC | 2 | 0 |
| US 17 NEAR REST AREA | NC | 2 | 0 |
| US 17 NEAR SR 1616 | NC | 2 | 2 |
| 264 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| NC 11 BYPASS | NC | 1 | 0 |
| NC 43 NEAR NC 55 | NC | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
| 393.116 | No/improper securement of logs | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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