COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC
USDOT 128994 • 6 HORTON PLACE, WEST HAVEN, CT, 06516
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-248632 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 6, 2024 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LJO0000001 | ON FILE | Feb 10, 2020 | Feb 10, 2024 |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 790001760 | ON FILE | Feb 10, 2007 | Mar 13, 2011 |
Insurance History (24 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0055837 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2013 | Feb 10, 2020 |
| STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | BIPD/Primary | TFM 500986 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2012 | Feb 10, 2013 |
| LM INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | AT5-Z11-259383-01 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2011 | Feb 11, 2012 |
| LM INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | AT5-Z11-259383-01 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2011 | Feb 10, 2012 |
| LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | AT7-Z11-259383-01 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2010 | Feb 10, 2011 |
| LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | AT2-111-259383-01 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2007 | Feb 10, 2010 |
| HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IHV8750031 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2006 | Feb 10, 2007 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2084047177 | CANCELLED | Feb 9, 2006 | Mar 17, 2007 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2084047177 | REPLACED | Feb 9, 2006 | Feb 10, 2007 |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | R846389 | REPLACED | Nov 17, 2005 | Feb 10, 2006 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI100227 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2005 | Feb 10, 2006 |
| LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | LTI100227 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2005 | Feb 10, 2005 |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | R846389 | CANCELLED | Feb 1, 2005 | Dec 9, 2005 |
| ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | R846389 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2005 | Nov 17, 2005 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 429933 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2004 | Feb 10, 2005 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM06904661 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2004 | Feb 1, 2005 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 389737 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2003 | Feb 10, 2004 |
| THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | CARGO | MT613373 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 2002 | Feb 10, 2004 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 376515 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2002 | Feb 10, 2003 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | AT650195 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 2001 | Feb 10, 2002 |
| PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | T602100676 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 1998 | Mar 22, 2001 |
| PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | T602100676 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 1998 | Feb 10, 2001 |
| FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT | BIPD/Primary | TPA200093 | REPLACED | Feb 10, 1995 | Mar 1, 1998 |
| THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | HO5923955 | CANCELLED | Feb 10, 1993 | Apr 6, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | LJO0000001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2024 | Feb 10, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0055837 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2020 | Feb 10, 2020 |
| CANCEL | STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO/NATIONAL SPECIA | TFM 500986 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2013 | Feb 10, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | LM INSURANCE CORPORATION | AT5-Z11-259383-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2012 | Feb 11, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | LM INSURANCE CORPORATION | AT5-Z11-259383-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2012 | Feb 10, 2012 |
| CANCEL | ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | 790001760 | CARGO | Mar 13, 2011 | Mar 13, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY INSURANCE CORPORATION | AT7-Z11-259383-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2011 | Feb 10, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | LIBERTY MUTUAL FIRE INSURANCE CO. | AT2-111-259383-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2010 | Feb 10, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 2084047177 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 17, 2007 | Mar 17, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 2084047177 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2007 | Feb 10, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | HANOVER INSURANCE CO. | IHV8750031 | CARGO | Feb 10, 2007 | Feb 10, 2007 |
| CANCEL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTI100227 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2006 | Feb 10, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | R846389 | CARGO | Feb 10, 2006 | Feb 10, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | R846389 | CARGO | Dec 9, 2005 | Dec 9, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ONEBEACON INSURANCE COMPANY | R846389 | CARGO | Nov 17, 2005 | Nov 17, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 429933 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2005 | Feb 10, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COMPANY | LTI100227 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2005 | Feb 10, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | IM06904661 | CARGO | Feb 1, 2005 | Feb 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 389737 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2004 | Feb 10, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CONNECTICUT INDEMNITY CO. | MT613373 | CARGO | Feb 10, 2004 | Feb 10, 2004 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 376515 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2003 | Feb 10, 2003 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | AT650195 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2002 | Feb 10, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO. | T602100676 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2001 | Mar 22, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | PROVIDENCE WASHINGTON INSURANCE CO. | T602100676 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 10, 2001 | Feb 10, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | FIRE & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. OF CONNECTICUT | TPA200093 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 1998 | Mar 1, 1998 |
| CANCEL | THE INSURANCE COMPANY OF NORTH AMERICA | HO5923955 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 6, 1995 | Apr 6, 1995 |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC248632 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2024 |
| MC248632 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2013 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2013 |
| MC248632 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 9, 2012 |
| MC248632 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 20, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 1, 2007 |
| MC248632 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 17, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 10, 2006 |
| MC248632 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 14, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 7, 2005 |
| MC248632 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 19, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 17, 2004 |
| MC248632 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 10, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC248632 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 26, 1992 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 46 inspections
Violation Summary (47 violations from 46 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 11 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(b) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (46 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 31, 2025 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTHBURY | 84-E | ...560385 | COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC |
| Oct 30, 2024 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | ORANGE | 1-N | ...819607 | COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC |
| Sep 17, 2024 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | MADISON | 95-S | ...600061 | COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC |
| May 22, 2024 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Ref Marker: | ...441682 | COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC |
| May 13, 2024 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | ENFIELD | 91-S | ...498831 | COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC |
| Dec 22, 2023 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | MIDDLETOWN | 91-N | ...655443 | COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC |
| Jun 13, 2023 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTHINGTON | 84-E | ...819609 | COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC |
| Feb 28, 2022 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | Rt 95I Ref Mrkr 95IX1M21063 | ...441675 | COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC |
| Dec 28, 2021 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MERRIMAC | RTE 495 N X 53 | ...152360 | COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC |
| Aug 5, 2021 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | AUBURN | RTE 90 W 88.8 | ...153280 | COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC |
| Apr 13, 2021 | RI | FATAL | 1 | 0 | RICHMOND | ROUTE 95 | ...153283 | COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC |
| Nov 4, 2019 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2019 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 9, 2019 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2018 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 5, 2018 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 16, 2018 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 13, 2017 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 25, 2017 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 6, 2017 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 13, 2016 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 1, 2016 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 31, 2016 | ME | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 25, 2016 | ME | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 20, 2015 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
52 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 52 events