HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/2326680-joseph-clookey/ · Checked 2026-10-19 13:26 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
JOSEPH CLOOKEY
Doing business as CJ TRUCKING
Do not book until these are resolved · 2 signals
How risk signals workAt least one fact in the FMCSA record should stop a booking until it is cleared up. Confirm the current record on Motus first; it is not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Operating authority is inactive (last known)Without active authority the company may not haul or broker interstate freight for hire.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average50.0% vs New York average 18.6%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (518) 529-7149, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC947085.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
No insurance filings were found in the public FMCSA data for this carrier.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
11 of 22 · New York avg 18.6%
0 of 22 · New York avg 7.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 14, 2026 | NY | 1 | 9 | No |
| Sep 9, 2026 | NY | 2 | 7 | Yes |
| Sep 9, 2026 | NY | 2 | 8 | Yes |
| Jun 1, 2026 | NY | 2 | 4 | No |
| May 12, 2026 | NY | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| May 1, 2026 | NY | 1 | 13 | Yes |
| May 1, 2026 | NY | 1 | 10 | Yes |
| Mar 27, 2026 | NY | 2 | 5 | Yes |
| Mar 5, 2026 | NY | 2 | 5 | No |
| Mar 5, 2026 | NY | 2 | 4 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 New York average covers 36,516 vehicle and 57,893 driver inspections of all New York-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
118 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 21 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 160 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 | New York share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 116 | 21 | 98.3% | 71.6% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 1.7% | 10.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALBL | 9 | 0 |
| Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALIL | 8 | 0 |
| Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALLPL | 8 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 7 | 0 |
| Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALCL | 7 | 0 |
| Washers - Inoperative washing system. Windshield/ Glass/ Markings · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39378AWS | 7 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 6 | 6 |
| 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 | 5 | 5 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 4 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 4 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the New York column is the mix across all New York-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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2326680 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC947085 |
| Legal name | JOSEPH CLOOKEY |
| DBA name | CJ TRUCKING |
| Operation | Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 15 |
| Drivers | 15 |
| Annual mileage | 500,000 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 21, 2012 · 14 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 2, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesConstructionOtherWood Chips, Gravel
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about JOSEPH CLOOKEY
What does JOSEPH CLOOKEY's operating authority allow?
FMCSA records show no active operating authority for JOSEPH CLOOKEY (MC947085), so it may not haul regulated interstate freight for hire or broker loads under these dockets.
Which information about JOSEPH CLOOKEY is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. No insurance filings were found in the public data. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking JOSEPH CLOOKEY?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2326680. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (518) 529-7149, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC947085, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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