Cooke Trucking Company Inc
USDOT 16189 · MC-160199 · Mount Airy, North Carolina · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Cooke Trucking Company Inc is a corporation based in Mount Airy, North Carolina, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 88 power units and 130 drivers, which ranks it #100 by fleet size among 187 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in North Carolina. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 184 times – about 2.1 inspections per power unit. 18.1% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (6 injuries, 0 fatalities, 7 tow-away), or 8.0 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Cooke Trucking Company Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 16189 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-160199 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1759 South Andy Griffith Pkwy, Mount Airy, NC 27030 |
| Phone | (336) 786-5181 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 9, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 16189.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 86 | 2 | 0 |
| Trailers | 250 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.48 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99) – suggests team driving, slip-seating or multiple shifts.
- 2.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 13,959,829 miles reported for 2024 – about 158,634 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 99% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 0 CDL drivers; 0 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 130 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and North Carolina carriers with 50+ units (187).
| Measure | Cooke Trucking Company Inc | Same size, US | NC average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 18.1% | 20.5% | 13.8% | 12% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 2.2% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 35% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.0 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 67% higher than average |
| Inspections | 184 | 184 with a driver check, 94 with a vehicle check, 84 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 28, 1990) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Cooke Trucking Company Inc?
Cooke Trucking Company Inc is registered with USDOT number 16189 and operating authority MC-160199.
How many trucks does Cooke Trucking Company Inc have?
It reports 88 power units (88 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 250 trailers, with 130 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 9, 2025).
Where is Cooke Trucking Company Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Mount Airy, North Carolina 27030.
What is the out-of-service rate of Cooke Trucking Company Inc?
Over 24 months, 18.1% of vehicle inspections and 2.2% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.