Cook Brothers Excavating INC
Portland, MI
Profile data updated Jul 17, 2025 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Limited History
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11
Power Units
8
Drivers
Est. 2008 (18 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
COOK BROTHERS EXCAVATING INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since May 2008. Based in PORTLAND, MI, They are classified as Both Interstate & Intrastate and operate intrastate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Cook Brothers Excavating INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 |
| Tractors | 4 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Trailers | 10 | 0 | 0 | 10 |
Fleet Size Classification: 11-25 Trucks
Authorized Cargo Types
Cook Brothers Excavating INC is authorized to transport the following 6 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 8
MCS-150 Mileage: 350,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
8
Total Drivers
8
CDL Drivers
8
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by COOK BROTHERS EXCAVATING INC
2 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Dec 19, 2024.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Freightliner, Intt. Equipment breakdown: 1 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 1 SEMI-TRAILER. Zero out-of-service results in the inspection window. Either a small inspection sample or genuinely clean equipment + driver compliance. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 50% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 50% |
Vehicle makes (2 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 1 | 50% |
| Intt | 1 | 50% |
License plates on file (2 shown)
Recent active vehicles (2 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. For VIN-specific recall service status, verify directly with the OEM dealer or NHTSA.gov/recalls.
Dispatch Services in MI
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
1
Inspections
24 months
1
Violations
Total found
0
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✓ Better than national average (-21.7%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/19/2024 | MI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
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Violation Breakdown
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does COOK BROTHERS EXCAVATING INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, COOK BROTHERS EXCAVATING INC is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain and Box Truck.
Is COOK BROTHERS EXCAVATING INC's authority currently active?
COOK BROTHERS EXCAVATING INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has COOK BROTHERS EXCAVATING INC been in business?
COOK BROTHERS EXCAVATING INC has been registered with the FMCSA since May 2008, making their authority approximately 18 years, 2 months old.
Where is COOK BROTHERS EXCAVATING INC located?
COOK BROTHERS EXCAVATING INC is physically located at 7974 LYONS RD, PORTLAND, MI 48875-9698.
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Roadside Inspection History 1 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
COOK BROTHERS EXCAVATING INC has been inspected 1 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in MI. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLL — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-19 | MI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 1 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
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Other USDOT Registrations Sharing Officer Names (1)
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