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Carrier profile · USDOT 777766 · MC-604371 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
JOHN J COTTOM
DBA JOHN COTTOM TRUCKING CO
3 power unitsavg 12.7 yrRegional · 3 statesHURLOCK, MD84/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-604371 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
3Power units
3 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.7Avg age (yr)
2007–2021 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
Active operating authorityInsurance on fileDriver out-of-service rate well above average
Watch · 2
In good standing · 4
USDOT registration2727 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo33.333.3 %
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.7 yr
Model years 2007–2021 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
27 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1998 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
JOHN J COTTOM (USDOT 777766) has a Vektor safety score of 84/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Feb 27, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 5 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 5 driver-level — across 3 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 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 Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 3 power units and 3 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 29, 2024.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JOHN J COTTOM's USDOT number?
JOHN J COTTOM's USDOT number is 777766, and its motor carrier number is MC-604371.
Is JOHN J COTTOM authorized to operate?
As of 2026-06-13, JOHN J COTTOM is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JOHN J COTTOM's safety record?
JOHN J COTTOM has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 6 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 84/100 (tier: review).
How big is JOHN J COTTOM's fleet?
JOHN J COTTOM operates 3 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JOHN J COTTOM based?
JOHN J COTTOM is based in HURLOCK, MD, with roadside inspections recorded across 3 states.
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