HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/128994-cottrell-truck-lines-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 20:20 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC
No risk signals in the last-known data
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (203) 874-5309, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC248632.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC248632 | Primary | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY Policy A0015082001 · 91X | $750,000 | Feb 10, 2024 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 of 8 · Connecticut avg 23.7%
1 of 25 · Connecticut avg 10.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2026 | NJ | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | CT | 2 | 4 | Yes |
| May 6, 2026 | ME | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 6, 2026 | ME | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Feb 19, 2026 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 28, 2026 | CT | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jan 23, 2026 | PA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Dec 9, 2025 | PA | 3 | 5 | No |
| Oct 23, 2025 | CT | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 15, 2025 | CT | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Connecticut average covers 8,552 vehicle and 13,621 driver inspections of all Connecticut-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
25 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 31 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Connecticut share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | 40.0% | 13.7% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 2 | 28.0% | 68.4% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 0 | 24.0% | 9.7% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 8.0% | 7.5% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 5 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate Physical · Driver Fitness · code 39141B10MC | 2 | 2 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1TAOCV | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H1ELDNUM | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H4ELDBRODS | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t Fail to transfer ELD records · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524DELDPT | 1 | 0 |
| Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation Hours Nominal · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3HOSPRNP | 1 | 0 |
| Driver failed to manually add the trailer number Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C2II | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C2IIELDTN | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Connecticut column is the mix across all Connecticut-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | Southbury, CT | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 30, 2024 | Orange, CT | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 128994 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC248632 |
| Legal name | COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 41 |
| Drivers | 40 |
| Annual mileage | 4,772,773 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 13, 2002) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 6, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsOtherWater
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC
What does COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC's operating authority allow?
MC248632: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 128994. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (203) 874-5309, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC248632, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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