COTTONWOOD UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT
No hard blockers on file
Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load.
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TruckCodex risk summary — COTTONWOOD UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT (USDOT 2810097) Verdict: CLEAR TO REVIEW No hard blockers on file Authority and insurance signals look clear in our data. Still verify live on FMCSA SAFER / L&I before tendering a load. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: (none) On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2810097/ As of: Apr 5, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
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confidence 40% · 2/5 signals · expand
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Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).
NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Clear to review.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Inspections (24 months)
All 40 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 26 | 26 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
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COTTONWOOD UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT is a motor carrier based in COTTONWOOD, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 2810097. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 10 power units and 4 drivers, with 40 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
COTTONWOOD UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT is a small fleet, operating 10 power units and 4 drivers, based in Cottonwood, CA. Across 26 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 0.0% out-of-service rate sits below the 19.2% national average, with no reportable crashes on file. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
26 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in CA (26 stops).
0.0% out-of-service rate, well below the 19.2% national average; led by Unsafe Driving (0.0% of violations); top code 396.3(a)(1) (Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 10 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Thms, Blub, and International are the most-inspected makes.
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 26 | 0 | 0.0% | May 5, 2026 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Thomas | 25 | |
| Blue Bird | 6 | |
| Ford | 5 | |
| International | 4 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 0.29 | 0 | — | Jul 27, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (40 rows) View all 40 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87773392 | May 5, 2026 | CA | 5 | — |
THOMAS BUILT BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 87773391 | May 5, 2026 | CA | 5 | — |
THOMAS BUILT BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 87773382 | May 5, 2026 | CA | 5 | — |
FORD BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 87773380 | May 5, 2026 | CA | 5 | — |
FREIGHTLINER BUS
Ticket: Thomas
|
0 | — | No |
| 87386718 | Mar 24, 2026 | CA | 5 | SUSANVILLE |
THOMAS BUILT BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 85558637 | Aug 20, 2025 | CA | 5 | COTTONWOOD |
IC BUS BUS
Ticket: International
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 85558636 | Aug 20, 2025 | CA | 5 | COTTONWOOD |
BLUE BIRD BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 85546236 | Aug 20, 2025 | CA | 5 | COTTONWOOD |
THOMAS BUILT BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 84746571 | May 20, 2025 | CA | 5 | COTTONWOOD |
THOMAS BUILT BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 84732892 | May 20, 2025 | CA | 5 | COTTONWOOD |
THOMAS BUILT BUS
|
1 | 393.78 | No |
| 84732473 | May 20, 2025 | CA | 5 | COTTONWOOD |
BLUE BIRD BUS
|
1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 84732472 | May 20, 2025 | CA | 5 | COTTONWOOD |
FREIGHTLINER BUS
Ticket: Thomas
|
0 | — | No |
| 84318807 | Apr 3, 2025 | CA | 5 | ANDERSON |
THOMAS BUILT BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 84231746 | Mar 18, 2025 | CA | 5 | COTTONWOOD |
FREIGHTLINER BUS
Ticket: Thomas
|
3 | 392.2-SLL, 393.91-BU, 393.207A-SAPPCBLM | No |
| 84230725 | Mar 18, 2025 | CA | 5 | COTTONWOOD |
THOMAS BUILT BUS
|
2 | 392.2-SLL | No |
| 84230724 | Mar 18, 2025 | CA | 5 | COTTONWOOD |
FREIGHTLINER BUS
Ticket: Thomas
|
0 | — | No |
| 84184852 | Mar 18, 2025 | CA | 5 | COTTONWOOD |
FREIGHTLINER BUS
Ticket: Thomas
|
0 | — | No |
| 82501637 | Aug 26, 2024 | CA | 5 | ANDERSON |
BLUE BIRD BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 82450457 | Aug 20, 2024 | CA | 5 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FORD BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 82450456 | Aug 20, 2024 | CA | 5 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FORD BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 82450455 | Aug 20, 2024 | CA | 5 | COTTONWOOD IF |
THOMAS BUILT BUS
|
0 | — | No |
| 82450364 | Aug 20, 2024 | CA | 5 | COTTONWOOD IF |
IC BUS BUS
Ticket: International
|
0 | — | No |
| 82450363 | Aug 20, 2024 | CA | 5 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER BUS
Ticket: Thomas
|
0 | — | No |
| 82450362 | Aug 20, 2024 | CA | 5 | COTTONWOOD IF |
FREIGHTLINER BUS
Ticket: Thomas
|
0 | — | No |
| 82450361 | Aug 20, 2024 | CA | 5 | COTTONWOOD IF |
BLUE BIRD BUS
|
1 | 393.51 | No |
Recent Crashes (1 row)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CA1751600208 | Oct 5, 2016 | CA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| COTTONWOOD | CA | 24 | 0 |
| COTTONWOOD IF | CA | 8 | 0 |
| ANDERSON | CA | 3 | 0 |
| SUSANVILLE | CA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 396.3(a)(1) | Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 0 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.51 | No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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