COOKE EQUIPMENT INC, DOT #520355 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
Your truck was put out of service on your latest roadside inspection: Montana on June 11.
That makes 2 of your 6 inspections in the last 24 months with an out-of-service order.
Your MCS-150 lists 9 trucks and 8 drivers.
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COOKE EQUIPMENT INC is a small fleet motor carrier based in BILLINGS, Montana (USDOT #520355). As of October 21, 2026, it holds a Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 75/100 (Moderate Risk), based on 15 recent inspection(s) and 39 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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75/100 Moderate Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 30 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 10 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 9 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
COOKE EQUIPMENT INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- June 11, 2026, Montana. Out of service: 2 vehicle violations, 5 violations in all. Written up for a brake problem (49 CFR 393.47) and an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.53).
- April 13, 2026, Montana. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- March 18, 2026, Washington. 6 violations, none out of service. Written up for lights not working (49 CFR 393.9), a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2), and cab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps, handholds or deck plates (49 CFR 399.211).
- Nov. 18, 2025, Montana. No violations.
- Sept. 26, 2025, Wyoming. Out of service: 2 vehicle violations, 10 violations in all. Written up for a maintenance violation (49 CFR 396.3), a brake problem (49 CFR 393.43), company name or USDOT number not shown on the truck (49 CFR 390.21), and lights not working (49 CFR 393.95).
- Sept. 3, 2025, Wyoming. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2) and no proof of the annual truck inspection (49 CFR 396.17).
Operating authority and insurance
FMCSA's licensing record shows MC895845, motor property contract carrier authority, granted on January 5, 2015.
COOKE EQUIPMENT INC: BILLINGS, Montana Trucking Company
COOKE EQUIPMENT INC is a small fleet operating out of BILLINGS, Montana with USDOT number 520355. The company operates 9 power units and holds a current FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory. Based on our analysis of federal safety data, COOKE EQUIPMENT INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 75/100, classified as Moderate Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
COOKE EQUIPMENT INC has undergone 15 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 40.0%, which is above the national average of 20.72%. This elevated rate indicates potential maintenance or pre-trip inspection deficiencies that could lead to roadside violations.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for COOKE EQUIPMENT INC carries 39 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated June 11, 2026. Across 15 recorded inspections, the record carries 0 driver out-of-service violations and 9 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 75/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for COOKE EQUIPMENT INC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 75 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's Moderate Risk band.
Montana Trucking Compliance: BILLINGS Area Carriers
COOKE EQUIPMENT INC falls under the Western Service Center for FMCSA field-office oversight (region code 08). Service-center territory drives which FMCSA Investigator team would conduct a new-entrant audit or compliance review if one is triggered for this carrier.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
COOKE EQUIPMENT INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
Business organization type: Corporation.
COOKE EQUIPMENT INC is flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazardous materials carrier (HM indicator: Y). Hazmat carriers are subject to additional regulations under 49 CFR Subchapter C, including HM-126 reporting, HM-232 security planning, and the Hazmat Cargo Tank Annual Inspection requirement (49 CFR 180.407). Hazmat violations carry their own, higher penalty schedule, separate from the general FMCSA schedule.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate beyond 100 miles (long-haul, 8 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 69,567 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 9 tractors, 2 trailers. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 8 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
Primary cargo type per MCS-150: Carnival Equipment. Cargo type drives which BASIC categories the carrier is monitored under (Hazmat Compliance applies only to HM-flagged carriers; Cargo-Related Crash applies broadly).
COOKE EQUIPMENT INC's Inspection Fingerprint: Geographic Pattern and Trend
Inspections cluster geographically across Montana (10), Wyoming (4), Washington (1). The concentration in Montana is consistent with the carrier's primary lanes and tends to correlate with which state DOT inspector teams COOKE EQUIPMENT INC's drivers encounter most often at roadside checkpoints.
How COOKE EQUIPMENT INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 15 recorded inspections, COOKE EQUIPMENT INC's 40.0% vehicle out-of-service rate sits substantially above the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 0.0% driver out-of-service rate sits materially below the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: COOKE EQUIPMENT INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | MT | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2026-04-13 | MT | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-03-18 | WA | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-18 | MT | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-09-26 | WY | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2025-09-03 | WY | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-09-23 | MT | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2024-08-01 | MT | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2024-07-25 | MT | 0 | 2 | Audit check |
| 2024-05-29 | WY | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about COOKE EQUIPMENT INC
What is COOKE EQUIPMENT INC's FMCSA safety rating?
COOKE EQUIPMENT INC (USDOT #520355) holds a "Satisfactory" FMCSA safety rating. FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score for the carrier is 75/100 (Moderate Risk), derived from its safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the FMCSA national average.
How large is COOKE EQUIPMENT INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, COOKE EQUIPMENT INC operates 9 power unit(s) and 8 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is COOKE EQUIPMENT INC based?
COOKE EQUIPMENT INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in BILLINGS, Montana, under USDOT number 520355.
What is COOKE EQUIPMENT INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 15 recent DOT inspection(s) and 39 recorded violation(s) for COOKE EQUIPMENT INC (USDOT #520355), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is COOKE EQUIPMENT INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
COOKE EQUIPMENT INC scores 75/100 (Moderate Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like COOKE EQUIPMENT INC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
Compliance terms: CSA score · out-of-service order · hours of service · driver qualification file. See DOT compliance software & document management →
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 21, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile