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COOKS TRANSPORT LLC
Moscow, TN
CarrierChk vetting signal
Review recommended
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 33.3% of 6 driver inspections — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4122607 · MC 1577046
No Safety Rating
Active 3 yrs, 1 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1577046 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Tennessee Farmers Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
50.0% OOS · 19 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
50.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 82% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. Drivers were put out of service on 33.3% of 6 driver inspections — higher than 90% of carriers with a comparable number of driver inspections (national average 5.5%). This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 3 yrs, 1 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 42.9% — above the 20.7% national average
- 19 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1577046
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
TENNESSEE FARMERS MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 1000002362
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4122607
MC Number
MC-1577046
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
January 7, 2026
FMCSA Registration
August 25, 2023
Authority Granted
October 12, 2023
Annual Mileage
72,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Moscow, TN
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesMachinery/Large Objects
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
19
Driver Inspections
15
Vehicle Inspections
17
Out-of-Service Violations
18
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance30
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service18
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (27.8pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate42.9% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (22.2pp higher)
50.0% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
82nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
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.
Vehicle Maintenance
5 of 11 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 13 inspections
Hours of Service
7 of 13 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 13 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 13 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
TN5
MO3
KY2
MT2
AL1
AR1
and 2 more states
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 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~1
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT3HEB21000 | 15 | 6 |
| 2023 Gator Made Gator Made Inc. | Hotshot · 40 ft | 4Z1GF4029PS016148 | 15 | 6 |
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 (19)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 30, 2026 | 5005490791 | SEE LITERAL DESCRIPTION FIELD, IL | I | 10 | 6 | — | Straight Truck Trailer |
FORD GATOR MADE |
1FT8W3DT3HEB21000 4Z1GF4029PS016148 |
TN J703HT TN 483130T |
| 396.3A1-MCF | OOSBrakes - Hydraulic Fluid level in Master Cylinder low | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-LLEAK | OOSA liquid fuel system with a dripping leak at any point | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BPA | OOSHydraulic Power Assist Fails to Operate on Hydraulic Brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45A-HBL | OOSHydraulic Brake - leaking on application | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.205C | OOSWheel fasteners loose and/or missing | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 1, 2026 | 1414004542 | JASPER AL | II | 3 | 1 | EQUIPMENT SHARE BYHALIA, MS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD GATOR MADE |
1FT8W3DT3HEB21000 4Z1GF4029PS016148 |
TN J703HT TN 483130T |
| 393.130B-CHVE | OOSHeavy Vehicles/Equipment - Improper securement of accessory equipment or articulated vehicles | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| February 27, 2026 | I031D30594 | COOKEVILLE TN | I | 2 | 2 | EMPTY | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD GATOR MADE |
1FT8W3DT3HEB21000 4Z1GF4029PS016148 |
TN J703HT TN 483130T |
| 393.75A1-TAORETA | OOSTires - All others, has more than one ply exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| 391.11B5-LNCDLNVL | OOSLicense - Operate a CMV without a valid operators license, issued by one State or jurisdiction | License-related: High | ||||||||
| February 25, 2026 | 3268001417 | BIDWELL OH | II | 3 | — | FINN CORPORATION | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD GATOR MADE |
1FT8W3DT3HEB21000 4Z1GF4029PS016148 |
TN J703HT TN 483130 |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 16, 2026 | I5Z3043107 | KNOXVILLE TN | I | — | — | TELLING INDUSTRIES | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD GATOR MADE |
1FT8W3DT3HEB21000 4Z1GF4029PS016148 |
TN J703HT TN 483130 |
| July 25, 2025 | W230003933 | MARSTON MO | I | 8 | 1 | OJ COATING | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD GATOR MADE |
1FT8W3DT3HEB21000 4Z1GF4029PS016148 |
TN J703HT TN 483130T |
| 395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | HOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPCDOOS | HOS (Property) - Co-driver produces a false record of duty status with an apparent attempt to conceal hours. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| May 23, 2025 | 5260000427 | MARION AR | I | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FORD GATOR MADE |
1FT8W3DT3HEB21000 4Z1GF4029PS016148 |
TN J703HT TN 483130T |
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | False Log | ||||||||
| March 14, 2025 | CV43704406 | WINCHESTER, KY | III | 1 | — | NUCOR SKYLINE | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD GATOR MADE |
1FT8W3DT3HEB21000 4Z1GF4029PS016148 |
TN J703HT TN 483130T |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| November 9, 2024 | I034AP0053 | STANTON TN | I | — | — | COOKS | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD GATOR MADE |
1FT8W3DT3HEB21000 4Z1GF4029PS016148 |
TN J703HT TN 483130T |
| November 5, 2024 | U610000712 | BROADUS MT | II | — | — | COOK TRANSPORT | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD GATOR MADE |
1FT8W3DT3HEB21000 4Z1GF4029PS016148 |
TN J703HT TN 483130 |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| COPART | 2 | February 15, 2024 |
| EQUIPMENT SHARE BYHALIA, MS | 1 | April 1, 2026 |
| FINN CORPORATION | 1 | February 25, 2026 |
| TELLING INDUSTRIES | 1 | February 16, 2026 |
| OJ COATING | 1 | July 25, 2025 |
| NUCOR SKYLINE | 1 | March 14, 2025 |
| COOK TRANSPORT | 1 | November 5, 2024 |
| IRON PLANET | 1 | October 31, 2024 |
| MIDWEST AIR COMPRESSOR | 1 | October 11, 2024 |
| BOESTALPINE ROLL RORMING CORP | 1 | May 2, 2024 |
| DIRECT CONNECT TRANSPORT | 1 | April 15, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 5, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 12, 2023 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 5, 2024 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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