COBRA TRANSPORTATION SERVICES INC

DOT 358154 MC 220329 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
61 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 9.84% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 6.25% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
42 units

Drivers: 42

Trailers: 0 (0 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

235 HARDMAN AVE S, SOUTH ST PAUL, MN, 55075

Phone Number

(651) 552-1151

Mailing Address

235 HARDMAN AVE S, SOUTH ST PAUL, MN, 55075

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(651) 552-1133

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
35 years

Contract Carrier

Active
36 yrs, 11 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2015-05-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-05-28 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-06-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2014-06-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-12-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-12-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2000-07-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2000-07-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1991-08-05 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1989-08-18 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2025-06-03 BIPD/Primary 51-230494-00 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2023-02-09 BIPD/Primary 51-230494-00 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2025-06-03 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2017-06-01 BIPD/Primary 51-230494-00 $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 2023-02-09 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2015-06-01 BIPD/Primary MCP17326A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2017-07-04 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2014-06-01 BIPD/Primary DXA80306057 $750,000 ASSOCIATED INDEMNITY CORPORAT… 2014-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2013-06-01 BIPD/Primary 013CP0142400 $750,000 SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY 2014-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2012-06-01 BIPD/Primary PIA07138001 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2013-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-06-01 BIPD/Primary 4E50791 $750,000 EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 2012-06-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2000-06-01 BIPD/Primary CLP13962A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2011-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-06-01 CARGO CLP13962C $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2011-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
1991-07-25 CARGO CLP 13962C $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 1991-07-25 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1991-07-25 CARGO CLP13962C $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2000-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
1989-06-01 BIPD/Primary CLP13962A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2000-06-01 CANCEL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

9.84%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

61 inspections · 6 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

6.25%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

16 inspections · 1 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 61 Last inspection: Jul 20, 2026 Total crashes: 27

FMCSA Inspection Records (61 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 20, 2026

0263001400

10 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 MN PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Apr 15, 2026

000P12J094

1 viol.
Level 3 IA PTRB 1XPBD49X...

Apr 10, 2026

HP59000519

1 viol.
Level 3 ND VOLVO 4V4NC9EH...

Mar 31, 2026

0395000712

Level 3 MN KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Mar 10, 2026

5300000502

1 viol.
Level 3 SD INTERNATIO 3HSDZAPR...

Feb 27, 2026

2431004988

1 viol.
Level 1 WI PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Jan 30, 2026

2479000456

Level 3 WI PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Jan 12, 2026

2431004881

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 WI PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Dec 3, 2025

2830000753

2 viol.
Level 3 WI PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Oct 9, 2025

2637001321

3 viol.
Level 2 WI PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Oct 8, 2025

0073000438

1 viol.
Level 2 MN PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Sep 5, 2025

2637001279

1 viol.
Level 1 WI PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

May 14, 2025

TR17007164

Level 2 ND KENWORTH 1XKYD49X...

Apr 9, 2025

5370002883

Level 3 SD PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Apr 2, 2025

2624004061

Level 2 WI PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...
Total Inspections

61

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

61

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (27 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Feb 13, 2026

MN • MN0260440207

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 8, 2025

MN • MN0252810196

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 18, 2025

MN • MN0250490061

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 6, 2022

MN • MN0222490195

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 11, 2021

MN • MN0211310118

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 21, 2019

MN • MN0190520415

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 13, 2018

WI • WI0000105106

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 17, 2017

MN • MN0172900067

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 31, 2017

MN • MN0170900173

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Nov 28, 2016

MN • MN0163330064

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 10, 2014

MN • MN0140700284

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 9, 2013

WI • WI0000069850

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 22, 2013

IA • IA1300754047

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 27, 2012

MN • MN0123480323

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Aug 27, 2012

WI • WI0000067199

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

15

Total Crashes

27

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

22

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 10
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 4
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 7
OOS: 2

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 1

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

61
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

42
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

42

2 owned

Trailers

0

0 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

42

CDL Drivers: 42
Interstate: 42
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

16

Out of Service: 1
OOS Rate: 6.25%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 32
Interstate (<100 mi): 10
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Intermodal

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

42

Power Units

42

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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