COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC

DOT 128994 MC 248632 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
46 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 6.52% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 8.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
41 units

Drivers: 40

Trailers: 97 (97 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

6 HORTON PLACE, WEST HAVEN, CT, 06516

Phone Number

(203) 874-5309

Mailing Address

649 ORANGE AVE, MILFORD, CT, 06460

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(203) 933-2163

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

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Contract Carrier

Active
34 yrs, 5 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2024-02-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2013-02-08 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2012-02-09 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-03-01 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-02-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-02-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-02-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1993-03-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1992-02-26 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2024-02-10 BIPD/Primary A0015082001 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… - - ACTIVE
2020-02-10 BIPD/Primary LJO0000001 $750,000 NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY 2024-02-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2013-02-10 BIPD/Primary CM0055837 $750,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-02-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2012-02-10 BIPD/Primary TFM 500986 $750,000 STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO… 2013-02-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2011-02-10 BIPD/Primary AT5-Z11-259383-01 $750,000 LM INSURANCE CORPORATION 2012-02-11 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2010-02-10 BIPD/Primary AT7-Z11-259383-01 $750,000 LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION 2011-02-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2007-02-10 CARGO 790001760 $750,000 ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-03-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-02-10 BIPD/Primary AT2-111-259383-01 $750,000 LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE… 2010-02-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-02-10 CARGO IHV8750031 $750,000 HANOVER INSURANCE CO. 2007-02-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-02-09 BIPD/Primary 2084047177 $750,000 CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. 2007-03-17 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2005-11-17 CARGO R846389 $750,000 ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY 2006-02-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-02-10 BIPD/Primary LTI100227 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2005-02-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2005-02-01 CARGO R846389 $750,000 ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY 2005-12-09 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2004-02-10 BIPD/Primary 429933 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2005-02-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-02-10 CARGO IM06904661 $750,000 ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURA… 2005-02-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-02-10 BIPD/Primary 389737 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2004-02-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-02-10 BIPD/Primary 376515 $750,000 CANAL INSURANCE CO. 2003-02-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2002-02-10 CARGO MT613373 $750,000 THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. 2004-02-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-02-10 BIPD/Primary AT650195 $750,000 WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION 2002-02-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
1998-03-01 BIPD/Primary T602100676 $750,000 PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURAN… 2001-02-10 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1995-02-10 BIPD/Primary TPA200093 $750,000 FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.… 1998-03-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

6.52%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

46 inspections · 3 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

8.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

25 inspections · 2 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 46 Last inspection: May 6, 2026 Total crashes: 71

FMCSA Inspection Records (46 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

May 6, 2026

8678002735

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 ME INTL 3HSDZSZR...

May 6, 2026

9508000041

Level 3 ME INTL 3HSDZSZR...

Feb 19, 2026

H119605029

1 viol.
Level 3 PA 3HSDZSZR...

Jan 28, 2026

3011002070

1 viol.
Level 3 CT INTL 3HSDZSZR...

Jan 23, 2026

J628602339

1 viol.
Level 3 PA 3HSDZSZR...

Dec 9, 2025

M607534393

5 viol.
Level 3 PA INTL 3HSDZSZR...

Oct 23, 2025

3025005940

1 viol.
Level 3 CT INTL 3HSDZSZR...

Sep 15, 2025

3080000258

Level 3 CT INTL 3HSDZSZR...

Jun 19, 2025

XL00086323

1 viol.
Level 3 PA INTL 3HSDZSZR...

Apr 22, 2025

L404511287

1 viol.
Level 1 PA INTL 3HSDZTZR...

Mar 28, 2025

9133000002

1 viol.
Level 3 ME INTL 3HSDZSZR...

Mar 20, 2025

E906507918

1 viol.
Level 2 PA INTL 3HSDZAPR...

Mar 5, 2025

1121010200

Level 3 ME INTL 3HSDZTZR...

Jan 20, 2025

SPSYI00379

Level 3 NJ INTL 3HCDZAPR...

Jan 14, 2025

L409501409

1 viol.
Level 3 PA INTL 3HSDZTZR...
Total Inspections

46

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

46

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (71 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Oct 31, 2025

CT • CT2500385517

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Oct 30, 2024

CT • CT0002431771

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Sep 17, 2024

CT • CT2400354658

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 22, 2024

NY • NY4032773900

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

May 13, 2024

CT • CT2400187730

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 22, 2023

CT • CT2300501079

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 13, 2023

CT • CT2300240758

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 28, 2022

NY • NY3925698600

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

No

Dec 28, 2021

MA • MA1004065571

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 5, 2021

MA • MA1004004678

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 13, 2021

RI • RI0000626893

Fatal

Fatal

1

Injury

0

Tow

No

Nov 4, 2019

NY • NY3815516400

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 24, 2019

CT • CT1900461399

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 9, 2019

NJ • NJ0019901039

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 20, 2018

NJ • NJ0018203943

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

4

Injury Crashes

24

Total Crashes

71

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

28

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 11
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 9
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 1

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 2

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

46
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

41
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

41

41 owned

Trailers

97

97 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

40

CDL Drivers: 40
Interstate: 40
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

25

Out of Service: 2
OOS Rate: 8.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 30
Interstate (<100 mi): 10
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Refrigerated Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

41

Power Units

41

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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