Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
10 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1084893 · MC-450381 · Updated 06/13/2026
COTTINGHAM & TAVIS TRANSPORTATION LLC
DBA CT TRANSPORTATION
10 power unitsavg 8.8 yrRegional · 7 statesGRAND RAPIDS, MN
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-450381 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
16Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
8.8Avg age (yr)
2000–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 24 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2003.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 42 inspections.
Operating authority2323 yr active
since 2003Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24mo14.314.3 %
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
clean 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
8.8 yr
Model years 2000–2025 · peer benchmark computing.
Identity stabilityStable
23 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2003 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Is COTTINGHAM & TAVIS TRANSPORTATION LLC safe to work with?
Is COTTINGHAM & TAVIS TRANSPORTATION LLC safe to load? COTTINGHAM & TAVIS TRANSPORTATION LLC (USDOT 1084893, MC-450381) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in GRAND RAPIDS, MN, operating 10 power units and 9 drivers. Operating authority has been active 23 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 42 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 14.3% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (100/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.
FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
C&COTTINGHAM & TAVIS TRANSPORTATION LLC 100
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Frequently asked
What is COTTINGHAM & TAVIS TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number?
COTTINGHAM & TAVIS TRANSPORTATION LLC's USDOT number is 1084893, and its motor carrier number is MC-450381.
Is COTTINGHAM & TAVIS TRANSPORTATION LLC authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, COTTINGHAM & TAVIS TRANSPORTATION LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is COTTINGHAM & TAVIS TRANSPORTATION LLC's safety record?
COTTINGHAM & TAVIS TRANSPORTATION LLC has a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 42 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is COTTINGHAM & TAVIS TRANSPORTATION LLC's fleet?
COTTINGHAM & TAVIS TRANSPORTATION LLC operates 10 power units and 9 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is COTTINGHAM & TAVIS TRANSPORTATION LLC based?
COTTINGHAM & TAVIS TRANSPORTATION LLC is based in GRAND RAPIDS, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.