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COTHERN TRANSPORTATION INC

USDOT 1188157 • 1007 CANYON BEND DRIVE, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX, 78620

ACTIVEMotor CarrierProperty Broker
Authority:1 active
Insurance:2 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,188,157
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier, Property Broker
State
Texas
Phone
5128581477
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
MCS-150 Mileage
396,875
BOC-3 Agent
TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
Physical Address
1007 CANYON BEND DRIVE, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX, 78620
Contact
Phone: 5128581477

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
1
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
2 active
Latest: Dec 11, 2006
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-345452ACTIVEUnknownUnknown
Property BrokerMC-345452REVOKEDSep 5, 2000Mar 4, 2013

Active Insurance (2)

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Active Insurance (2)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCT776044-8006-061ON FILEDec 11, 2006Dec 11, 2016
UNIVERSAL SURETY OF AMERICASURETY060976239ON FILENov 28, 2000Feb 22, 2013

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryTN413366REPLACEDDec 11, 2003Dec 11, 2006
UNIVERSAL SURETY OF AMERICASURETYTX 0928719CANCELLEDFeb 17, 1999Jun 16, 2000

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/REPLSENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANYCT776044-8006-061BIPD/PrimaryDec 11, 2016Dec 11, 2016
CANCELUNIVERSAL SURETY OF AMERICA060976239SURETYFeb 22, 2013Feb 22, 2013
TERM/REPLNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTN413366BIPD/PrimaryDec 11, 2006Dec 11, 2006
CANCELUNIVERSAL SURETY OF AMERICATX 0928719SURETYJun 16, 2000Jun 16, 2000

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
BROKERMC-345452INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
BROKERMC-345452VOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown
BROKERMC-345452INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC345452PROPERTY BROKERREINSTATEDNov 20, 2009REVOKEDMar 4, 2013
MC345452MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDJan 6, 2004—Unknown
MC345452PROPERTY BROKERREINSTATEDApr 19, 2001REVOKEDDec 22, 2003
MC345452PROPERTY BROKERGRANTEDMar 4, 1999REVOKEDAug 30, 2000

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
83%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
40
Violations
119
15 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
25.0%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
5.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
10
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
Crash Records
9

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

May
Jun
1
Jul
1
Aug
3
Sep
1
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
2
Apr
1
May
1
Jun
Jul
2
Aug
2
Sep
4
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 40 of 40 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

10 states • 40 inspections

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Violation Summary (119 violations from 40 inspections)

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Violation Summary (119 violations from 40 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1508Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective807Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general545Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp40—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.16-DFailing to use seat belt (49 CFR)303Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective304Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-INATOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed22—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured11—Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.203CHood not securely fastened10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207ASuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDFalse record of duty status1010Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.11A1-LSMLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TC-MC390.21TC-MC10—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit105Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.209EPower steering violations10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D3Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2LCOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2IRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.83EExhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209D-STPALWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95(a)(1)Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(a)Brake chamber - cracked/broken108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209(c)Loose steering column11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(4)Tire-cut exposing ply and/or belt material10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205(c)Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%vs nat'l 23.4%
+1.6 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
5.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-1.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.98vs nat'l 1.80
+1.18 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (40 inspections)

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Inspection History (40 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 26, 202687441574US77 RIVIERA SCALETXLevel 2TRAI SEMI-TRAILER2392.9A2-C, 393.203CYes
Jan 21, 202686873175CAIRO GAGALevel 3HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-INATNo
Jan 14, 202686822340THOMASVILLE GAGALevel 3HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER2392.2-SLLSR, 392.16-DNo
Dec 8, 202586521025RoadsideTXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1393.207AYes
Oct 24, 202586153935BLOOMSDALE MOMOLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR4393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 392.2-SLLIRP, 395.8E-HOSPDNo
Oct 12, 202586029559MILLBROOK ALALLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR5393.11A1-LSML, 393.78A-WS, 390.21TC-MCNo
Oct 1, 202585987573CLIMAX GAGALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.16-DNo
Oct 1, 202585925913THOMASVILLE GAGALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-INAT, 396.17C-PINo
Sep 25, 202585947066INDIANAPOLIS ININLevel 3HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER5391.41APC, 392.2-SLLS2, 392.16-DYes
Sep 18, 202585869864US181TXLevel 2KW TRUCK TRACTOR1393.60CNo
Aug 7, 202585496668RoadsideTXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER5393.209E, 393.55D3, 393.78No
Aug 5, 202585596542RoadsideILLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9, 392.2LCNo
Jun 30, 20258514260159M IH35 NBTXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR4393.78, 393.9, 396.17CNo
May 30, 202584839631MARION ARARLevel 3HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Apr 24, 202584501896IREDELL COUNTY, I-40NCLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2IRPNo
Apr 2, 202584293377EXITALLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1395.8No
Mar 11, 202584107976IH35 SB SAN MARCOS SCALETXLevel 2TRAI SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Mar 7, 202584079662SEQUOYAH PORT OF ENTRYOKLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR10393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.47E, 393.60CYes
Feb 16, 202583893667I-55ILLevel 2HEIL SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Jan 2, 202583535519WEST MEMPHIS ARARLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Nov 1, 202483066420HOPE ARARLevel 2PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.45B2-B-AIR, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.9A-LSLIYes
Oct 18, 202482945055DEXTER MOMOLevel 3HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Sep 24, 202482753124TERRE HAUTE ININLevel 2HEIL CO. SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Sep 14, 202482707335RoadsideTXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER1396.5(b)No
Sep 9, 202482646393IH35 MM59 NBTXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Aug 20, 202482442207NEWPORT ARARLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR6396.17(c), 393.95(f), 393.45(d)No
Jul 2, 202482037859IH35 NB DEVINE SCALETXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR11393.47(e), 393.45, 393.45(b)(2)Yes
Apr 24, 202481458548IH35 NB / MP 314TXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 21, 202480992713IH35 NBTXLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.47(e), 393.53(b)No
Feb 16, 202480893780LAT:30 31' 28.86NTXLevel 2OTHR SEMI-TRAILER0—No
Feb 9, 202480893988IH 35 SOUTHBOUND SAN MARCOSTXLevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2, 393.203(e)No
Jan 11, 202480618728IH-0035 IN TRAVIS CO. (223-250TXLevel 1OTHR SEMI-TRAILER5393.47(e), 396.3(a)(1), 393.53(b)Yes
Sep 20, 202379747991IH 35 SOUTHBOUND SAN MARCOSTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2No
Aug 25, 202379571923RoadsideTXLevel 3DESP SEMI-TRAILER3392.2No
Jul 27, 202379357753IH 35 SOUTHBOUND SAN MARCOSTXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3393.60(d), 393.78, 392.2No
Jul 26, 202379297608US 281 MM 252TXLevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2, 393.209(c)Yes
Jun 27, 202379046952US 281 SOUTH BOUNDTXLevel 2DESP SEMI-TRAILER6393.75(a)(4), 393.75(a)(1), 393.75(a)(3)Yes
Jun 5, 202378844767US 380 @ US 287TXLevel 1DESP SEMI-TRAILER8393.47(e), 393.9(a), 393.11Yes
Jun 4, 202378807148CRITTENDEN CO (BRIDGEPORT STN)ARLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR6393.48(a), 392.2, 395.24(d)Yes
Apr 13, 202378362771ROADSIDELALevel 2—1393.95(a)No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

28 total · 21.4% OOS
2024-042026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

IH 35 SOUTHBOUND SAN MARCOS3
THOMASVILLE GA2
CRITTENDEN CO (BRIDGEPORT STN)1 · 1 OOS
MARION AR1
NEWPORT AR1
WEST MEMPHIS AR1
CAIRO GA1
HOPE AR1 · 1 OOS

Violations by BASIC category

Unsafe Driving30 · 1 OOS
Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS

Recent Crashes

9 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
9
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
8
Across 5 crashes
Tow-Aways
9

Crash History (9 records)

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Crash History (9 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Feb 16, 2025ILTOW00E ST LOUIS TWPI-55...KJ7586COTHERN TRANSPORTATION INC
Aug 2, 2022TXINJURY01NOT LISTED11600 OLD LOCKHART RD...477103COTHERN TRANSPORTATION INC
May 15, 2019TXTOW00————
Aug 6, 2015TXTOW00————
Aug 12, 2014TXINJURY01————
Sep 16, 2013ILFATAL12————
Nov 9, 2010MAINJURY02————
Jul 25, 2006AZINJURY02————
Feb 13, 2004TXTOW00————

Compliance Timeline

14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Feb 16, 2025
Crash
Tow-away crash in IL
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 2, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in TX
0 fatalities, 1 injury
May 15, 2019
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 11, 2016
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 6, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 12, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 16, 2013
Crash
Fatal crash
1 fatality, 2 injuries
Mar 4, 2013
Authority
Property Broker authority revoked
Docket MC-345452
Feb 22, 2013
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNIVERSAL SURETY OF AMERICA • SURETY
Nov 9, 2010
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Dec 11, 2006
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 25, 2006
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Feb 13, 2004
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 16, 2000
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNIVERSAL SURETY OF AMERICA • SURETY

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