Facts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026. How this works
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average40.0% vs Tennessee average 23.5%.
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.
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, (931) 239-4366, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC991471.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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) | MC991471 | Primary | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY Policy CA-FD5710 · 91X | $750,000 | Mar 1, 2026 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 of 5 · Tennessee avg 23.5%
0 of 26 · Tennessee avg 3.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 26, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 15, 2026 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jul 10, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 10, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 1, 2026 | TN | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| May 29, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 14, 2026 | TN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 29, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 27, 2026 | KY | 2 | 1 | No |
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 Tennessee average covers 76,642 vehicle and 133,725 driver inspections of all Tennessee-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
13 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 24 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 | Tennessee share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 4 | 84.6% | 64.1% |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 | 15.4% | 18.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection Inspection Reports · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39617CPI | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BALR | 1 | 1 |
| Flattened/Crushed Vehicles - Improper use of synthetic webbing Securement Device · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393132BCHVE | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - Less than 1/32 inch tread depth at 3 locations/2 adjacent tread grooves Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT132 | 1 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to yield right of way Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLFY | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone Texting · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLCP | 1 | 0 |
| Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939AHLLH | 1 | 0 |
| Lubrication - Oil or grease leak Other Vehicle Defect · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BL | 1 | 0 |
| Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375CTAOTDLT232 | 1 | 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 Tennessee column is the mix across all Tennessee-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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 11, 2025 | Livingston, TN | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 9, 2025 | Not In City Limit, TN | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 2439176 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC991471 |
| Legal name | BRANDON COOPER |
| DBA name | COOPER FARMS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 9 |
| Drivers | 9 |
| Annual mileage | 450,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 19, 2013 · 13 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 30, 2025 |
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberLivestockGrain, Feed, HayOtherSCRAP METAL
Questions about BRANDON COOPER
What does BRANDON COOPER's operating authority allow?
MC991471: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public).
Which information about BRANDON COOPER is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. 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 BRANDON COOPER?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 2439176. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (931) 239-4366, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC991471, 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 | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COOPER RECYCLING LLC | 667162 | MC799688 | 37 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| LIVINGSTON LIMESTONE CO INC | 1069211 | MC471197 | 16 | Last known: Not authorized FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| FCR TOWING LLC | 3118788 | MC86759 | 9 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| C & N TRUCKING LLC | 3614915 | MC1232628 | 5 | Last known: Inactive FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| M E ENTERPRISES INC | 562952 | MC274869 | 4 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| ZACKARY SHAW DBA SHAW FARMS |
1022347 | MC1587200 | 4 | Active Current · Motus |
| FITZGERALD COLLISION & REPAIR LLC | 2832472 | MC947309 | 3 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
| JOHN R STEPHENS | 507873 | MC94333954 | 2 | Pending Current · Motus |
| DAVID LANGFORD AND DANNY LANGFORD DBA WATKINS & LANGFORD WRECKER |
1052339 | MC438108 | 2 | Active Current · Motus |
| SWALLOWS TRUCKING LLC | 1848356 | MC688387 | 2 | Last known: Active FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026 |
Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error.