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COTTOMS TRUCKING LLC
Wataga, IL
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 147490 · MC 1718551
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 1 yr, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1718551 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 1 yr, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1718551
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy GWL01265D
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
147490
MC Number
MC-1718551
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Partnership
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
November 10, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
April 11, 2025
Annual Mileage
190,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
895 Il Rte 167, Wataga, IL 61488
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Ronald Cottom
Officer 2
Kim Wallrad
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
1
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance13
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2025 | T496000550 | ON UNNAMED STREET, 438 FEET WE, NE | III | 1 | — | JOHN DEERE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH WABASH |
1XKWD60X91J873955 1JJV482U7VL429979 |
IL P 701911 IL 82916ST |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| December 10, 2024 | 0305003499 | CHARLES COUNTY, MD | II | 1 | — | SAME | Semi-trailer Straight Truck |
RMPT MACK |
5SPTD3521MW2K2815 1M2P180C0KW004842 |
ME 5047586 MD E45553D |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| November 26, 2024 | 4069880948 | W 8TH ST, IL | I | 19 | 1 | COTTOMS TRUCKING LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH TIMPTE, INC |
1XKWD29X1VR734292 1TDH40029NB173939 |
IL P701914 IL 875589ST |
| 392.3 | OOSOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Jumping OOS/Driving Fatigued | ||||||||
| 393.207A | OOSAxle positioning parts defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 393.207C | OOSLeaf spring assembly defective/missing | Suspension | ||||||||
| 396.3A1BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.45B2 | OOSBrake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45B2UV | OOSBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-HWSLIW | OOSHubs - Wheel seal leaking - inner wheel | Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D | Brake connections with leaks or constrictions | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 387.303B4 | No copy of certificate of registration | |||||||||
| 392.2MI | Miscellaneous Traffic Law Violation | |||||||||
| 392.2MI | Miscellaneous Traffic Law Violation | |||||||||
| 392.2LC | Improper lane change | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | |||||||||
| 392.2DL | Miscellaneous Drivers License Violation | |||||||||
| February 15, 2024 | 4039450244 | I-88, IL | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW TRANSCRAFT |
1XKWDB9X2XJ789755 1TTE532S5E3833049 |
IL P701915 IL 500482ST |
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| JOHN DEERE | 1 | July 10, 2025 |
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
1 of 3 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 3 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 3 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 3 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 25, 2024 | IL | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IL1
MD1
NE1
Fleet & Equipment (6)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~3
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
2
Dry Van
1
Grain / Hopper
1
Semi-trailer
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1997 Wabash Smooth Side Can | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1JJV482U7VL429979 | 1 | — |
| 1989 Mack RD | Truck · Class 8 | 1M2P180C0KW004842 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40029NB173939 | 1 | 1 |
| 2027 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD29X1VR734292 | 1 | 1 |
| 2001 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD60X91J873955 | 1 | — |
| Rmpt | Semi-trailer | 5SPTD3521MW2K2815 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| April 11, 2025 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| March 26, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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