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Carrier profile · USDOT 3884800 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Howard J Cooper

DBA Platinum Paving · Rootstown, OH · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) carrier · Since 2022
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionAsphalt Material
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (844) 728-4644
2
Power units
2
Drivers
7
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
23K
Annual miles
4 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
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Vehicle OOS well above average: 100.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. Driver OOS well above average: 57.1% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates0/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
100.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 5 of 5 inspections
Driver out-of-service
57.1%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 4 of 7 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
7
Driver inspections
7
Vehicle inspections
5
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
2
Power units
2
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private Property
Cargo carried
Building MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstructionAsphalt Material
Annual mileage
23,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3884800
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Howard J Cooper
DBA
Platinum Paving
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
May 17, 2022
Last MCS-150
Dec 17, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (0)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this email address

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Frequently asked

What is Howard J Cooper's USDOT number?

Howard J Cooper's USDOT number is 3884800.

Is Howard J Cooper authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Howard J Cooper's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 7 roadside inspections, a 100.0% vehicle and 57.1% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Howard J Cooper's fleet?

2 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Dec 17, 2025.

Where is Howard J Cooper located?

Howard J Cooper is located at 4081 Sr 44 Unit 3, Rootstown, OH, 44272. Phone: (844) 728-4644.

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