SUIT-KOTE CORPORATION
576-unit tanker operator based in Cortland, NY. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 277649
- MC
- MC397051
- Based
- Cortland, NY
- Contact
- 6077531100 · phowell@suit-kote.com
What this carrier is
With 576 power units and 463 drivers on file, SUIT-KOTE CORPORATION is an enterprise-fleet tanker operator operating out of Cortland, NY. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC397051 authority. Listed cargo classifications include machinery, large objects, liquids and gases, and construction materials. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Jan 23, 2007).
Fleet composition on file: 336 owned trucks, 210 owned tractors, 360 owned trailers, 15 term-leased tractors, 36 term-leased trailers.
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: 29 motor carriers operating 573–579 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 5.6% 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 | 42 | 234.25 | 17.9% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 2 | 35.75 | 5.6% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 3.25 | 30.8% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 69 | 171.25 | 40.3% | No |
| Hazmat | 10 | 4.00 | 250.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 573–579-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 277649: 272 inspections across 4 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 3, 2026 in NY.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 47 |
| Hours-of-Service | 6 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 97 |
| Hazmat | 7 |
| Total violations | 159 (24 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 6 reportable crashes , 5 with reported injuries . Most recent: Sep 30, 2025.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a tanker operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at an enterprise fleet scale, with machinery, large objects, liquids and gases, and construction materials on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (396 trailers against 225 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 29 peer carriers operating 573–579 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 169 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 13 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 159 violations, 6 reportable crashes.
- Hazmat is the weakest area — 250.0% of peer cohort average (roughly double the norm).
- Operates as an enterprise-fleet tanker operator running over-the-road lanes with 576 power units on file.
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