HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/16189-cooke-trucking-company-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 06:57 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
COOKE TRUCKING COMPANY INC
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC160199
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (336) 786-5181, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC160199.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC160199 | Primary | Arch Insurance Company Policy ZACAT3329610 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | May 1, 2026 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC160199 | — | Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Policy 7901153491 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Oct 1, 2023 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
19 of 94 · North Carolina avg 21.9%
4 of 185 · North Carolina avg 5.9%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | CA | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2026 | NC | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 7, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 18, 2026 | NC | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | NM | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Sep 16, 2026 | TN | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 9, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 2, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 1, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The North Carolina average covers 60,599 vehicle and 118,016 driver inspections of all North Carolina-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
84 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 22 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 102 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | North Carolina share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 45 | 18 | 53.6% | 63.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 30 | 0 | 35.7% | 13.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 7 | 2 | 8.3% | 15.9% |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 1.2% | 6.3% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 10 | 0 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 7 | 7 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 7 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 4 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 3 | 3 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 3 | 3 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 3 | 0 |
| Fuel - Dripping leak. Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1F | 2 | 2 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the North Carolina column is the mix across all North Carolina-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17, 2026 | Not Reported, VA | 0 | 4 |
| Jan 9, 2026 | Aurora, CO | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 22, 2025 | Looking Glass Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| Aug 10, 2025 | Not Reported, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 19, 2025 | Wamsutter, WY | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 22, 2024 | TN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 16189 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC160199 |
| Legal name | COOKE TRUCKING COMPANY INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 88 |
| Drivers | 130 |
| Annual mileage | 13,959,829 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 28, 1990) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 9, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodOtherFurniture
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC160199: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC160199: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about COOKE TRUCKING COMPANY INC
Is COOKE TRUCKING COMPANY INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. COOKE TRUCKING COMPANY INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does COOKE TRUCKING COMPANY INC's operating authority allow?
MC160199: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about COOKE TRUCKING COMPANY INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking COOKE TRUCKING COMPANY INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 16189. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (336) 786-5181, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC160199, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Other companies using (336) 786-5181
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
2 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STONE HAVEN GROUP INC Broker · DBA COOKE TRANSPORTATION SERVICES LLC |
Mount Airy, NC | 2229424 | MC435003 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| TARHEEL TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC High risk Carrier |
Mount Airy, NC | 2243061 | MC657846 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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