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Booker Trans

Unclaimed
Interstate
(2 reviews) 4.9 out of 5
Amarillo, TX 79108
USDOT
527990
Docket
MC265154

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Carrier Ratings

Cleanliness
9.0
Communication
10.0
Timeliness
10.0

Positive Flags

On Time Pickup
1
On Time Delivery
1
Consistent Tracking
1
Strong Dispatcher Communication
1
Strong Driver Communication
1
Easy to Work With
1

Overview

Booker Transportation was founded in 1993 by Denis Cowley as a spinoff from Bar-T trucking in Garden City, KS. Initially, the livestock and reefer divisions of Bar-T competed for drivers

Fleet Details

Type Tractors Trailers Trucks
Owned 0 402 0
Leased 105 0 0

Freight

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Meat
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Truck Types

  • Reefer

Shipment Types

  • Full Truckload
MCS-150 Mileage
8,500,000 (2023)
Electronic Tracking
50% of reviewers say the carrier uses electronic tracking

Lanes

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Primary Operating Area Headquarters

Compliance

Authorizations

FMCSA authority status
Common Active — 08/23/2012 (11 years, 6 months)
Contract Active — 08/23/2012 (11 years, 6 months)
Carrier operation
Interstate
Cargo authorization
Property

Safety Violations

Type Total Severe Out of Service Measure Percentile
Vehicle Maintenance 374 28 73 7.16 60.7%
Unsafe Driving 20 9 0 1.36 19.4%
Hours of Service Compliance 34 8 3 0.37 19.6%
Driver Fitness 0 0 0 0 0%
Controlled Substances 0 0 0 0 0%

Accident Report

Type Last 6 Months 6-12 Months ago 12-24 Months ago Total
Fatalities 0 0 1 1
Injuries 0 0 4 4
Tow-away 5 0 11 16
Crash Reports 5 0 11 16

Inspections

Type Inspections OOS Inspections OOS Percentage National Average
Driver 297 3 1.01% 6.67%
Vehicle 217 56 25.81% 22.26%

Insurance Coverage

Insurance type
BIPD (Primary)
Company name
Wesco Insurance Company
Policy limit
$750,000
Policy number
WMC1902585
Effective date
02/24/2021
Address
500 Enterprise Drive, Suite 3 C, Rocky Hill, CT, US, 06067
Phone
+1-860-571-3144

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Verified Broker from Indiana

October 05, 2022

“Great”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
8/10
Communication
10/10

What went well?
  • On Time Pickup
  • On Time Delivery
  • Consistent Tracking
  • Strong Dispatcher Communication
  • Strong Driver Communication
  • Easy to Work With

Great company! Dispatcher and driver had excellent communication not with just me but the customers as well. Driver made both appts and called ahead with his ETA. Everyone was so easy to work with. Tracking was on point throughout the trip.


Lanes
Houston, TX to Saucier, MS
Freight Details
Machinery, Large Objects
Tracking
Offers electronic tracking
Tracking functional
BH

Bryan H

January 21, 2022

“Full Truckload from Smithton, MO to Denver, CO”

Timeliness
10/10
Cleanliness
10/10
Communication
10/10

Likes

Has lots of trucks in the state of Texas, Easy to book with also once you know who to ask. Is always fair to use and delivers on time with reliable equipment.

Dislikes

Electronic tracking isn't especially successful with this carrier, They make up for this with good communication via email for updates.


Lanes
Smithton, MO to Denver, CO
Freight Details
Fresh Produce
Refrigerated Food
Tracking
Did not use electronic tracking