S B Cox INC
Richmond, VA
Profile data updated Mar 13, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Healthy
FMCSA data ↓
60
Power Units
53
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
S B COX INC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in Richmond, VA, they operate a fleet of 60 power units with 43 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (within 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck and Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, S B Cox INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 40 | 0 | 0 | 40 |
| Tractors | 18 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Trailers | 21 | 0 | 0 | 21 |
Authorized Cargo Types
S B Cox INC is authorized to transport the following 5 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 43
MCS-150 Mileage: 321,450 miles (2015)
Driver Information
53
Total Drivers
43
CDL Drivers
4
Interstate Drivers
49
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by S B COX INC
8 trucks identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Feb 18, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
This fleet runs primarily Mack equipment. Zero out-of-service results in the inspection window. Either a small inspection sample or genuinely clean equipment and 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 (1 vehicle type)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 8 | 100% |
Vehicle makes (1 brand on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | 8 | 100% |
License plates on file (8 shown)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12827TB | VA | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 36326UA | VA | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Feb 2026 |
| 28369TB | VA | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Jan 2026 |
| 41720UA | VA | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Sep 2025 |
| 12298TB | VA | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Mar 2025 |
| 35418UA | VA | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Dec 2024 |
| 90570TA | VA | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | Sep 2024 |
| 35435UA | VA | Mack STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | May 2024 |
Recent active vehicles (8 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. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
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Safety Performance
Excellent
Clean safety record
O Trucking Safety Grade
8
Inspections
24 months
2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/29/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/18/2026 | VA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 02/12/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 01/15/2026 | VA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 09/04/2025 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 03/03/2025 | VA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 12/13/2024 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 09/10/2024 | VA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Crash History
3
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
3
Tow-Aways
3 FMCSA-recordable
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/28/2024 | VA | VA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 10/07/2024 | VA | WILLIAMSBURG, VA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 08/22/2024 | VA | VA | 0 | 1 | Yes |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does S B COX INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, S B COX INC is inferred to operate: Flatbed, Step Deck / RGN, Dump Truck and Box Truck.
Is S B COX INC's authority currently active?
S B COX INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has S B COX INC been in business?
S B COX INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is S B COX INC located?
S B COX INC is physically located at 5200 HATCHER ST, RICHMOND, VA 23231.
Roadside Inspection History 8 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
S B COX INC has been inspected 8 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in VA. None of these inspections resulted in an out-of-service order, which is well above average. The most frequently cited violation is 392.16-D — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-29 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-18 | VA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-02-12 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-01-15 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2025-09-04 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2025-03-03 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-12-13 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2024-09-10 | VA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 2 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), S B COX INC was cited for 1 violation.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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