DBA: COTTON'S SPECIALIZED HAULING
COTTON'S INC
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Contract Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 100.0% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 3
Trailers: 5 (5 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
1445 TURNIPSEED ROAD, ASHLAND CITY, TN, 37015
Phone Number
(615) 952-9824
Mailing Address
1445 TURNIPSEED ROAD, ASHLAND CITY, TN, 37015
Cell Phone
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Email Address
Fax Number
(615) 952-2007
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Operational Classification
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-06-18 | BIPD/Primary | CT9793742248 | $750,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2022-06-18 | BIPD/Primary | WN301886 | $750,000 | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | 2023-06-18 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2018-06-18 | BIPD/Primary | 188821001 | $750,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2022-06-18 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2015-06-18 | BIPD/Primary | BA 0711824 | $750,000 | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … | 2018-06-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2014-06-18 | BIPD/Primary | MCC8011123 | $750,000 | STRATFORD INSURANCE COMPANY | 2015-06-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2014-03-28 | BIPD/Primary | PICGA0003261 | $750,000 | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 2014-06-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2013-06-18 | BIPD/Primary | PICGA0003261 | $750,000 | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 2014-03-28 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2012-06-18 | BIPD/Primary | PIA04882404 | $750,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2013-06-18 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2012-03-18 | CARGO | PICTN0002167 | $750,000 | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 2017-03-05 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2011-06-18 | BIPD/Primary | PIA04882403 | $750,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2012-06-18 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2011-06-18 | CARGO | PICTN0002167 | $750,000 | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 2012-03-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2010-06-18 | BIPD/Primary | PIA04882402 | $750,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2011-06-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2010-06-18 | CARGO | PICTN0001346 | $750,000 | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | 2011-06-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2009-06-18 | BIPD/Primary | PIA04882401 | $750,000 | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 2010-06-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2009-06-18 | CARGO | RICTN0003267 | $750,000 | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | 2010-06-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2009-04-24 | CARGO | TW 28799017 | $750,000 | CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | 2009-06-18 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2009-03-25 | CARGO | 28799017 | $750,000 | CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | 2009-05-30 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2009-01-23 | CARGO | 28799017 | $750,000 | CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | 2009-03-25 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2008-12-24 | BIPD/Primary | 28799017 | $750,000 | CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | 2009-01-23 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2008-09-23 | BIPD/Primary | 28799017 | $750,000 | CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | 2009-01-27 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2008-06-18 | BIPD/Primary | 28799017 | $750,000 | CONSUMERS INSURANCE USA, INC. | 2008-10-28 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Not Rated
Vehicle OOS Rate
100.0%
National avg: 20.72%
Above average
6 inspections · 6 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
None%
National avg: 5.51%
Below average
0 inspections · 0 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (6 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 4, 2025 | 1227001219 | 3 | GA | 1 | 0 | PETERBILT 1XPWD4TX... |
| Sep 4, 2025 | I033GS1480 | 2 | TN | 1 | 1 | PETERBILT 1XPWD4TX... |
| Aug 8, 2025 | I01RB30358 | 2 | TN | 4 | 2 | PETERBILT 1XPWP4EX... |
| Oct 27, 2023 | TEXA002070 | 2 | TN | 1 | 1 | PTRB 1XPTD49X... |
| Sep 21, 2023 | TFGO000572 | 2 | TN | 1 | 1 | PTRB 1XPWP4EX... |
| Jul 10, 2023 | CMAD002001 | 2 | AL | 5 | 1 | KW 1XKWD49X... |
Sep 4, 2025
1227001219
Sep 4, 2025
I033GS1480
Aug 8, 2025
I01RB30358
Oct 27, 2023
TEXA002070
Sep 21, 2023
TFGO000572
Jul 10, 2023
CMAD002001
Total Inspections
6
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
6
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (8 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.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2012 | TN0010818943 | TN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| May 1, 2009 | TN0009965706 | TN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Feb 4, 2008 | TN0050196191 | TN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jan 10, 2006 | TN0009289591 | TN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Sep 29, 2005 | TN0009740910 | TN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Feb 21, 2004 | TN0008205926 | TN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jun 6, 2001 | MO0001171005 | MO | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| May 8, 2001 | TN0005484814 | TN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Jan 3, 2012
TN • TN0010818943
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
May 1, 2009
TN • TN0009965706
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 4, 2008
TN • TN0050196191
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 10, 2006
TN • TN0009289591
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Sep 29, 2005
TN • TN0009740910
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Feb 21, 2004
TN • TN0008205926
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 6, 2001
MO • MO0001171005
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
May 8, 2001
TN • TN0005484814
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
0
Injury Crashes
0
Total Crashes
8
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
5
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 3 | OK |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
OKHours-of-Service Compliance
OKVehicle Maintenance
OKControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 6 | Below Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 5 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
| Trailers | 5 | 0 | 0 | 5 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
5
5 owned
Trailers
5
5 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
3
Driver Inspections
0
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
5
Power Units
5
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
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