COUGAR OIL INC
COUGAR OIL INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 18 power units and 12 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Selma, AL. Across 36 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 16.7% out-of-service rate sits near the 19.4% national average, with 3 reportable crashes. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Vehicle 17.5% vs peer 14.3% Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — COUGAR OIL INC (USDOT 97862) 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 Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Vehicle 17.5% vs peer 14.3% On file: • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/97862/ As of: Sep 21, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
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TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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 17.5% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=52541 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and 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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 3 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 16 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 55 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 36 | 36 | 7 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 6 | 1 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 16.67% | 14.29% |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
COUGAR OIL INC had 36 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 16.7%, which is below the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is vehicle_maint at 4.0. 3 reportable crashes occurred in the same 24-month window.
36 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in FL (19) and AL (16).
16.7% out-of-service rate, near the 19.4% national average; led by Vehicle Maintenance (25.0% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 6 times, 2 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 18 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 12 drivers; Kenworth, Freightliner, and Heil co. are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 52,541 ACTIVE carriers operating 9–27 power units (±50% of this carrier's 18 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (23 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | — | 1.12 | 1 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | — | 3.77 | 4 | — | Sep 21, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (55 rows) View all 55 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88811707 | Aug 26, 2026 | AL | 2 | ROBERTSDALE AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 88818781 | Aug 25, 2026 | FL | 1 | PENSACOLA FL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
10 | 396.3A1-BOS, 396.3A1-BALR, 393.47E | Yes |
| 88666216 | Aug 11, 2026 | AL | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| 88599388 | Aug 3, 2026 | AL | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.78A-WS | No |
| 87757372 | May 4, 2026 | AL | 2 | — |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87256291 | Mar 9, 2026 | FL | 2 | PENSACOLA FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 87176362 | Feb 28, 2026 | FL | 2 | PENSACOLA FL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87109530 | Feb 20, 2026 | FL | 2 | MILTON FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 392.82DUMT | No |
| 87013395 | Feb 9, 2026 | FL | 2 | PENSACOLA FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86926767 | Jan 29, 2026 | FL | 2 | PENSACOLA FL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86851168 | Jan 20, 2026 | FL | 2 | MILTON FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 393.9A-LSLI | No |
| 86759088 | Jan 9, 2026 | FL | 2 | MILTON FL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86747035 | Jan 9, 2026 | AL | 2 | CHICKASAW AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 172.328D-HMM | No |
| 86734016 | Jan 6, 2026 | FL | 1 | PENSACOLA FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.41-BNPB, 393.9A-LSML | Yes |
| 86559695 | Dec 12, 2025 | FL | 2 | PENSACOLA FL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSWZ | No |
| 86549840 | Dec 11, 2025 | FL | 2 | MILTON FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 86241051 | Nov 5, 2025 | AL | 2 | PRICHARD AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86240565 | Nov 5, 2025 | AL | 2 | RAMER AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 107.620B-HMAMC, 393.55C1-B | No |
| 85541026 | Aug 18, 2025 | AL | 2 | PRICHARD AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85518130 | Aug 16, 2025 | AL | 2 | MONTGOMERY AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.11A1-LCL | No |
| 85404740 | Aug 1, 2025 | FL | 2 | PENSACOLA FL |
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| 85393835 | Aug 1, 2025 | AL | 2 | BAY MINETTE AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.9A-LHLI | No |
| 85127565 | Jun 30, 2025 | FL | 2 | MILTON FL |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84946565 | Jun 13, 2025 | AL | 2 | BAY MINETTE AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
7 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LHLI, 107.620B-HMAMC | Yes |
| 84748986 | May 21, 2025 | AL | 2 | PRATTVILLE AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.45D-BAAL | Yes |
Recent Crashes (16 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0005725950 | Nov 24, 2025 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL2700739005 | Jun 16, 2025 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0004725529 | Nov 18, 2024 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0008712536 | Sep 20, 2018 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0008664528 | May 31, 2018 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0007668995 | Jun 12, 2017 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8519157006 | Jun 15, 2016 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8524426106 | Jan 21, 2016 | FL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0004726879 | Dec 15, 2014 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0004661121 | Jun 25, 2014 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| FL8364062003 | Aug 9, 2013 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| FL8333706203 | Aug 1, 2013 | FL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL008503321A | Feb 28, 2008 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL007500687A | Feb 13, 2007 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL005511235A | Apr 19, 2005 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL007014207A | Feb 11, 1997 | AL | 0 | 3 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | AL | 13 | 1 |
| PENSACOLA FL | FL | 13 | 4 |
| MILTON FL | FL | 10 | 0 |
| BAY MINETTE AL | AL | 2 | 1 |
| PRICHARD AL | AL | 2 | 0 |
| I10 PENSACOLA WIM-EAST | FL | 2 | 1 |
| PENSACOLA FL | US | 2 | 2 |
| CHICKASAW AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| MONTGOMERY AL | AL | 1 | 0 |
| PRATTVILLE AL | AL | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 2 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.207(a) | Axle positioning parts defective/missing | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.53(b) | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 172.602(c)(1) | Maintenance/accessibility of Emergency Response information | Hazardous Materials | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.45(d) | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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