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Carrier profile · USDOT 128994 · MC-248632 · Updated 07/13/2026

COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC

41 power unitsavg 4.7 yrRegional · 4 statesWEST HAVEN, CT
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-248632 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linkscomcast.netFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
41Power units
22 observed · MCS-150
23Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.7Avg age (yr)
2017–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(203) 874-5309Email dispatchcottrelltrucklines@comcast.net

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-13

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
Operating authority52 yr active
since 1974
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo16.7%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal3
3 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

41 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

4.7 yr

Model years 2017–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 52-yr authority, 17% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC safe to work with?

Is COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC safe to load? COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC (USDOT 128994, MC-248632) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in WEST HAVEN, CT, operating 41 power units and 40 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 45 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 16.7% (below the 22.26% national average), with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (82/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-13
CTCOTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC 82
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Frequently asked

What is COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC's USDOT number?

COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC's USDOT number is 128994, and its motor carrier number is MC-248632.

Is COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-13, COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC's safety record?

COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC has a 16.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 45 roadside inspections, with 3 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 82/100 (tier: review).

How big is COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC's fleet?

COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC operates 41 power units and 40 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC based?

COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC is based in WEST HAVEN, CT, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.

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