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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Sep 22, 2026
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COBRA TRANSPORT INC
USDOT 976608 · MC417440 · EIN 55-0783362 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
43 LOWER MILL CREEK ROAD, FORT GAY, WV, 25514
(606) 939-2658 · TIM YATES
75
Moderate risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Not rated
Power units / drivers
5 / 5
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
30 / 273
Crashes (24 mo)
3 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
PROGRESSIVE CLASSIC INSURANCE COMPANY — $1M BIPD · policy CA02566759 · eff 08/26/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate6.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.9% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance309 pts
Unsafe Driving18 pts
Other6 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 114 | |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 28 | |
| 393.207A-SAPPAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 393.209D-STGBMC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 396.3A1-STC | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 24 |
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 18 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 14 | |
| 396.5B-L | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 9 | |
| 393.9A-LCL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 8 |
Most inspected states
WV16
KY6
VA4
OH4
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.17 | 3.24 | — | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.18 | 0.00 | — | ▼ better |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.84 | 3.94 | ≈47–51% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-07-30. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Logan County, WV · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Logan County, WV to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Hours-of-Service Compliance needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Lighting / lamps 53% · Steering 21% (2 OOS) · Suspension / axle 9% (1 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 32 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 3 inspections, 3 violations, 0 OOS, 1 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 100%
393.9A-LFTSI ×2, 393.9A-LCL
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 5 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.88).
Repeat offenders: 393.9A-LFTSI ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 3 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/11/2026 | FORT GAY, WV | 1 | ✓ | |
| 09/17/2025 | FORT GAY, WV | ✓ | ||
| 10/18/2024 | SOUTH WILLIAMSON, KY | ✓ |
Equipment — 17 vehicles seen in inspections
9 truck7 trailer1 other
Company profile
Officer
TIM YATES
Annual mileage
0.3M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
5
Registered since
2001-09-06
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 4 carriers
Shares identifiers with 4 carriers (3 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TIM YATES | 755466 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/14/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
0.3M mi reported (2025)
08/26/2024 — Insurance filed — PROGRESSIVE CLASSIC INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA02566759
08/26/2024 — Insurance replaced — CLASSIC INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary · policy CA02566759
01/11/2022 — Insurance replaced — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA02566759
02/22/2019 — Insurance cancelled — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA 2566759
01/28/2019 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/25/2019)
07/13/2015 — Insurance cancelled — ASSOCIATED INDEMNITY CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy DXA80306911
06/16/2015 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/16/2015)
07/13/2014 — Insurance cancelled — ASSOCIATED INDEMNITY CORPORATION
BIPD/Primary · policy DXA80299080
06/16/2014 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/17/2014)
07/13/2013 — Insurance replaced — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy TRK899831400
07/18/2012 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
07/13/2012 — Insurance cancelled — COMMERCE PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 47 5 09082
07/13/2011 — Insurance cancelled — COMMERCE PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 47 5 08542
07/13/2010 — Insurance cancelled — COMMERCE PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 47 1 08164
07/13/2009 — Insurance cancelled — COMMERCE PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 47 1 07794
10/15/2008 — Insurance cancelled — COMMERCE PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 47 1 07794
07/13/2008 — Insurance cancelled — COMMERCE PROTECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 47 1 07461
Generated by VioCodes from current public FMCSA data (Census, Licensing & Insurance, SMS/MCMIS, QCMobile). VioCodes is not affiliated with FMCSA. Informational only — verify current coverage and status directly before making a vetting decision. Full interactive profile at viocodes.yuriance.net/carrier/976608.