HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/5479368-cottonwood-energy-services-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 12:18 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
COTTONWOOD ENERGY SERVICES LLC
Freight Broker
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- USDOT number registered 103 days agoA new registration has no inspection or crash history yet to judge it by.
MC59781431: Broker active
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (406) 610-2054, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC59781431 or MC59781431.
- Ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
Bond & 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Surety Bond | MC59781431 | — | Merchants National Bonding, Inc. Policy 101938046 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Jul 16, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 5479368 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC59781431, MC59781431 |
| Legal name | COTTONWOOD ENERGY SERVICES LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 1 |
| Drivers | 101 |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jul 8, 2026 · 3 months ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | — |
| Email domain on file | @gmail.com (free email service) |
Equipment as declared on the MCS-150
| Owned | Term-leased | |
|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 0 | 1 |
Term-leased equipment usually belongs to owner-operators driving under this company's authority.
Cargo carried
OtherOilfield, Hauling Sand
Truck safety records
Not applicable to this business type. COTTONWOOD ENERGY SERVICES LLC holds broker authority only and has no roadside inspections or crashes in the last 24 months. A broker does not operate trucks under its authority; check the safety record of the carrier it books for your load.
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 COTTONWOOD ENERGY SERVICES LLC
Is COTTONWOOD ENERGY SERVICES LLC a broker or a carrier?
COTTONWOOD ENERGY SERVICES LLC is a freight broker with no active authority to haul freight itself. It may arrange loads with authorized carriers, but should not be dispatching its own trucks under this docket. Brokers must keep $75,000 of financial security (a BMC-84 bond or BMC-85 trust fund) on file with FMCSA.
What does COTTONWOOD ENERGY SERVICES LLC's operating authority allow?
MC59781431: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority). MC59781431: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about COTTONWOOD ENERGY SERVICES LLC is old or missing?
There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate. FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking COTTONWOOD ENERGY SERVICES LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 5479368. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (406) 610-2054, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC59781431 or MC59781431, and ask for proof of the broker bond or trust fund (BMC-84/85) of $75,000.
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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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