Suit-Kote Corporation
USDOT 277649 · MC-397051 · Cortland, New York · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Suit-Kote Corporation is a corporation based in Cortland, New York, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire). It reports 576 power units and 463 drivers, which ranks it #16 by fleet size among 266 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in New York. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 153 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 8.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 2 tow-away), or 0.3 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 building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, construction.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Suit-Kote Corporation |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 277649 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-397051 |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1911 Lorings Crossing Rd, Cortland, NY 13045 |
| Phone | (607) 753-1100 |
| First registered | Aug 14, 1986 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Sep 16, 2024 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 277649.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 336 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 210 | 15 | 0 |
| Trailers | 360 | 36 | 0 |
- 0.80 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 95% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 319 CDL drivers; 308 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 88 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and New York carriers with 50+ units (266).
| Measure | Suit-Kote Corporation | Same size, US | NY average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 8.1% | 17.8% | 13.3% | 55% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.7% | 1.4% | 2.0% | 52% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 0.3 | 4.2 | 2.1 | 92% lower than average |
| Inspections | 153 | 153 with a driver check, 111 with a vehicle check, 36 BASIC violations recorded, 42 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jan 23, 2007) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Suit-Kote Corporation?
Suit-Kote Corporation is registered with USDOT number 277649 and operating authority MC-397051.
How many trucks does Suit-Kote Corporation have?
It reports 576 power units (225 tractors, 336 straight trucks) and 396 trailers, with 463 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Sep 16, 2024).
Where is Suit-Kote Corporation located?
Its registered physical address is in Cortland, New York 13045.
What is the out-of-service rate of Suit-Kote Corporation?
Over 24 months, 8.1% of vehicle inspections and 0.7% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.