COHEN TRANSPORT INC
76-unit intermodal drayage operator based in Middletown, OH. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 2454316
- MC
- MC847454
- Based
- Middletown, OH
- Contact
- 5134640722 · shelton@cohenusa.com
What this carrier is
COHEN TRANSPORT INC is a mid-sized-fleet intermodal drayage operator based in Middletown, OH. Operating footprint: 76 power units, 76 drivers. The carrier runs regional lanes and holds active MC847454 authority. Listed cargo classifications include general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, machinery, large objects, intermodal containers, grain, feed, hay, and other: scrap metal. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (May 29, 2008).
Fleet composition on file: 34 owned trucks, 8 owned tractors, 246 owned trailers, 34 term-leased tractors.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 239 motor carriers operating 76 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 12 | 49.17 | 24.4% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 15.57 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1.99 | 50.2% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.04 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 20 | 87.24 | 22.9% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.84 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 76-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 2454316: 24 inspections across 3 states. Most recent inspection: Mar 19, 2026 in KY.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 7 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 11 |
| Total violations | 19 (7 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 2 reportable crashes , 1 with reported injuries . Most recent: Sep 22, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is an intermodal drayage operator that runs regional lanes, primarily interstate inside a 100-mile radius, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, machinery, large objects, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (246 trailers against 42 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 239 peer carriers operating 76 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 18 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 5 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 19 violations, 2 reportable crashes.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet intermodal drayage operator running regional lanes with 76 power units on file.
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