DBA: COTTON'S SPECIALIZED HAULING

COTTON'S INC

DOT 725746 MC 332354 Active

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Authority

Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
6 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 100.0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
5 units

Drivers: 3

Trailers: 5 (5 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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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

[email protected]

Fax Number

(615) 952-2007

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
28 yrs, 4 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2018-07-16 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2018-06-25 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2015-06-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2014-06-18 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2011-06-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2010-06-11 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2009-06-17 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2008-06-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2007-06-14 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-06-15 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-06-20 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-01-05 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC332354 2018-06-25

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
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

Total inspections: 6 Last inspection: Sep 4, 2025 Total crashes: 8

FMCSA Inspection Records (6 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Sep 4, 2025

1227001219

1 viol.
Level 3 GA PETERBILT 1XPWD4TX...

Sep 4, 2025

I033GS1480

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TN PETERBILT 1XPWD4TX...

Aug 8, 2025

I01RB30358

4 viol. 2 OOS
Level 2 TN PETERBILT 1XPWP4EX...

Oct 27, 2023

TEXA002070

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TN PTRB 1XPTD49X...

Sep 21, 2023

TFGO000572

1 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 TN PTRB 1XPWP4EX...

Jul 10, 2023

CMAD002001

5 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 AL KW 1XKWD49X...
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.

Jan 3, 2012

TN • TN0010818943

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 1, 2009

TN • TN0009965706

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 4, 2008

TN • TN0050196191

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 10, 2006

TN • TN0009289591

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 29, 2005

TN • TN0009740910

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 21, 2004

TN • TN0008205926

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 6, 2001

MO • MO0001171005

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 8, 2001

TN • TN0005484814

Tow Away

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

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 5
OOS: 3

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

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

6
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

5
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

5

5 owned

Trailers

5

5 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

3

CDL Drivers: 3
Interstate: 3
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

0

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 0
Interstate (<100 mi): 3
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

Machinery Intermodal Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

5

Power Units

5

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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