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COOKE EQUIPMENT INC

DOT 520355
MC 895845
Entity Carrier
333 S 80TH ST W, BILLINGS, MT 59106 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory0 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
520355
ACTIVE

Overview

COOKE EQUIPMENT INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Apr 2026, based in Billings, Montana, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 9 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Flatbed and Auto Carrier.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
75%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$1,000,000
Operating authorityContract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedApr 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✓ On file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 0
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
11 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

7
Inspections, 24 mo
26
Violations, 24 mo
5
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-06-11
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 (Unit 2)
2026-06-11
393.47D1-BLTBD-SADrum Brake - Inadequate lining/pad thickness on a steering axle (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-06-11
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 2)
2026-06-11
393.47A-BCFSBD-SADrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface on a steering axle (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-06-11
393.47EBrake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 2)
2026-04-13
392.2-SLLEDState/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) (Unit D)
2026-03-18
393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-03-18
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured (Unit 1)
2026-03-18
399.211-CBPCab-Over-Engine truck or tractor only - Defective cab access steps, handholds or deck plates (Unit 1)
2026-03-18
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective (Unit 1)
2026-03-18
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 1)
2026-03-18
393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative (Unit 1)
2025-09-26
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 2)
2025-09-26
392.2-SLLSRState/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 2)
2025-09-26
393.43DBMABrake - Breakaway not attached to the towing vehicle (Unit 2)Out of Service
2025-09-26
393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle. (Unit 2)
2025-09-26
396.3A1-BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (Unit 1)Out of Service
2025-09-26
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 1)
2025-09-26
393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper (Unit 1)
2025-09-26
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. (Unit 1)
2025-09-26
390.21TB1-MCOperating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed (Unit 1)
2025-09-26
390.21TB2-DOTOperate a CMV without USDOT number displayed. Must be preceded by the letters USDOT (Unit 1)
2025-09-03
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 2)
2025-09-03
392.2-SLLEWA1State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2024-09-23
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2024-09-23
392.2-SLLState/Local Laws - (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units9
Drivers8
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classSmall carrier (1–10 units)
Hazmat carrierYes
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-895845

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
Property Household Goods Passenger Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is COOKE EQUIPMENT INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 520355 holds Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does COOKE EQUIPMENT INC carry cargo insurance?
This carrier has $1,000,000 in insurance coverage on file.
What is COOKE EQUIPMENT INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does COOKE EQUIPMENT INC operate?
It runs 9 power units with 8 drivers on file.

Contact COOKE EQUIPMENT INC

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Physical Address
333 S 80TH ST W
BILLINGS, MT 59106
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