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Carrier profile · USDOT 1188157 · MC-345452 · Updated 06/13/2026

COTHERN TRANSPORTATION INC

10 power unitsavg 14.9 yrMulti-region · 9 statesDRIPPING SPRINGS, TX
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-345452 ACTIVE
Verified linksaustin.rr.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
10Power units
16 observed · MCS-150
12Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
14.9Avg age (yr)
1997–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(512) 858-1477Email dispatchCTIadmin@AUSTIN.RR.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileDriver out-of-service rate above average
USDOT registration22 yr registered
Active for-hire
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24-mo22.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
1 in 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

10 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

14.9 yr

Model years 1997–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

22 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2003 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 22-yr registration, 22% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is COTHERN TRANSPORTATION INC safe to work with?

Is COTHERN TRANSPORTATION INC safe to load? COTHERN TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 1188157, MC-345452) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX, operating 10 power units and 10 drivers. Operating authority has been active 22 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 39 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 22.2% (below the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (82/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is COTHERN TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?

COTHERN TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 1188157, and its motor carrier number is MC-345452.

Is COTHERN TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, COTHERN TRANSPORTATION INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is COTHERN TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?

COTHERN TRANSPORTATION INC has a 22.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 39 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).

How big is COTHERN TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?

COTHERN TRANSPORTATION INC operates 10 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is COTHERN TRANSPORTATION INC based?

COTHERN TRANSPORTATION INC is based in DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX, with roadside inspections recorded across 9 states.

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