FMCSA Carrier Profile
COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC
West Haven, CT
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 34 yrs, 5 mo
Authority
Active
Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
0th pct · 36 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 34 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 12.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- 36 FMCSA inspections on record
Operating Authority
MC248632
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0015082001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
128994
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
March 6, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
February 26, 1992
Annual Mileage
4,772,773 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
6 Horton Place, West Haven, CT 06516
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
James Cottrell Iii
Officer 2
Carol Cottrell
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Safety Percentile
0th percentile
vs. peer carriers
✓ Below FMCSA alert threshold (65th pct) · lower percentile = fewer violations than peers · source: FMCSA SMS
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
36
Driver Inspections
35
Vehicle Inspections
8
Total OOS Orders
3
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance6
Unsafe Driving13
Hours of Service9
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate5.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (0.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (36)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2024 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HSDZTZR7PN809076 | 1 | Passed |
| March 28, 2025 | ME | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HSDZSZR9TN560364 | 0 | Clean |
| January 28, 2026 | CT | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HSDZSZR7TN560038 | 0 | Clean |
| February 27, 2024 | NJ | Level III — Driver Only | — | 0 | Clean |
| February 27, 2024 | MA | Level III — Driver Only | — | 1 | Passed |
| November 25, 2024 | NJ | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HCDZAPR6LL819610 | 1 | Passed |
| March 25, 2024 | CT | Level III — Driver Only | — | 1 | Passed |
| April 25, 2024 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HSDZTZR1NN441684 | 3 | Passed |
| July 24, 2024 | NJ | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HSDZTZR6NN441678 | 0 | Clean |
| October 23, 2025 | CT | Level III — Driver Only | INTL · 3HSDZSZR9TN497900 | 0 | Clean |
| January 23, 2026 | PA | Level III — Driver Only | 3HSDZSZRXTN560373 | 1 | Passed |
| April 22, 2025 | PA | Level I — Full | INTL · 3HSDZTZR1NN441684 | 1 | Passed |
Showing 12 of 36 inspection records
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
PA11
CT10
NJ8
ME6
MA1
Equipment on Record (55)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history
| VIN | Make | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3HCDZAPR7LL819602 | Intl | 4 | 3 |
| 3HSDZTZR1NN441684 | Intl | 3 | — |
| 1UYVS2530L6837610 | Util | 2 | — |
| 1UYVS2535M6193202 | Util | 2 | — |
| 1UYVS2539J6282105 | Util | 2 | — |
| 3HSDZSZR8TN560372 | Intl | 2 | — |
| 3HSDZTZR2PN599521 | Intl | 2 | — |
| 3HSDZTZR5PN498831 | Intl | 2 | — |
| 1JJV532B4KL111277 | Wanc | 1 | — |
| 1JJV532B9HL967098 | Wanc | 1 | — |
Showing 10 of 55 units
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| February 6, 2024 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 8, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 9, 2012 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 1, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 10, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 7, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 20, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 3, 1993 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| February 26, 1992 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| BI&PD Primary/Excess | Cancellation Pending |
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