H F Cox Inc
USDOT 228093 · MC-199264 · Bakersfield, California · Interstate for-hire carrier · 250–499 power units
H F Cox Inc (dba Cox Petroleum Transport) is a corporation based in Bakersfield, California, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 379 power units and 220 drivers, which ranks it #37 by fleet size among 730 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in California. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 390 times – about 1.0 inspections per power unit. 3.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.3% and 2.0% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 1 fatality, 5 tow-away), or 1.3 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are liquids / gases.
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| Legal name | H F Cox Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Cox Petroleum Transport |
| USDOT number | 228093 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-199264 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 118 Cox Transport Way, Bakersfield, CA 93307 |
| Phone | (661) 366-3236 |
| First registered | Jan 29, 1983 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 21, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 228093.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 33 | 31 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 49 | 26 | 0 |
| Trailers | 147 | 8 | 0 |
- 0.58 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.1 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 11,244,797 miles reported for 2024 – about 29,670 miles per power unit vs a 41,335 median for 250–499-unit fleets.
- 78% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 220 CDL drivers; 220 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 250–499-unit for-hire carriers nationally (792) and California carriers with 50+ units (730).
| Measure | H F Cox Inc | Same size, US | CA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 3.4% | 18.3% | 13.6% | 81% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.0% | 2.8% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 1.3 | 4.2 | 2.8 | 68% lower than average |
| Inspections | 390 | 313 with a driver check, 382 with a vehicle check, 97 BASIC violations recorded, 363 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Oct 24, 2002) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of H F Cox Inc?
H F Cox Inc is registered with USDOT number 228093 and operating authority MC-199264.
How many trucks does H F Cox Inc have?
It reports 379 power units (75 tractors, 64 straight trucks) and 155 trailers, with 220 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 21, 2026).
Where is H F Cox Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Bakersfield, California 93307.
What is the out-of-service rate of H F Cox Inc?
Over 24 months, 3.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.3% vehicle, 2.0% 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.