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COOPER & SONS CARTAGE INC
Southington, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 352973 · MC 266074
Satisfactory
Active 24 yrs, 7 mo · first granted 1993
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-266074 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Auto Owners Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 24 yrs, 7 mo since reinstatement on March 8, 2002; first granted October 25, 1993 (33 yrs ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC266074
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy 47-696369-00
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
352973
MC Number
MC-266074
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 12, 2024
FMCSA Registration
May 5, 1989
Authority First Granted
October 25, 1993
Authority Reinstated
March 8, 2002
Annual Mileage
230,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
3911 Barclay Messerly Rd, Southington, OH 44470
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Nelson Cooper
Officer 2
Mike Cooper
Cargo Types
General FreightGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkFarm SuppliesGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 1 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 1 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 1 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 1 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH3
Fleet & Equipment (2)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X13N596246 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 5MAMN4226KW050502 | 3 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 14, 2025 | 3225001137 | CANFIELD OH | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB9X13N596246 5MAMN4226KW050502 |
OH PWB6849 OH TRG4058 |
| September 10, 2024 | 3298172647 | ROADSIDE, OH | III | — | — | COOPER AND SONS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB9X13N596246 5MAMN4226KW050502 |
OH PWB6849 OH TRG4058 |
| April 25, 2024 | 3298172102 | ROADSIDE, OH | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB9X13N596246 5MAMN4226KW050502 |
OH PWB6849 OH TRG4058 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| November 30, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 18, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 8, 2002 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| October 17, 2000 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| August 11, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| July 22, 1994 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 16, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 28, 1994 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| October 25, 1993 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 18, 2018 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 24, 2000 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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