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Carrier profile · USDOT 525705 · MC-264668 · Updated Jul 17, 2026
Cottonwood Truck Services Inc
DBA LENERTZ LIVESTOCK
8 power unitsavg 5.1 yrRegional · 5 statesLILYDALE, MN94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-264668 ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
8Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
7Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.1Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 17, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
USDOT registration3333 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
Crashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.1 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
33 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC (USDOT 525705) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 17, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 17, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Oct 16, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 17, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 17, 2026.
The carrier received 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 11 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 17, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 17, 2026.
It reports 8 power units and 12 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 14, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Conditional assigned Oct 13, 2021 in the federal record refreshed Jul 17, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC's USDOT number?
COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC's USDOT number is 525705, and its motor carrier number is MC-264668.
Is COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 17, 2026, COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC's safety record?
COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 16 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC's fleet?
COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC operates 8 power units and 12 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC based?
COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC is based in LILYDALE, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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