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MARTIN COTA

USDOT 3699537 • DBA: S & M TRANSPORT • 4144 W 4TH PL, YUMA, AZ, 85364

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

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
3,699,537
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Arizona
Phone
6862409208
Email
[email protected]
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
MCS-150 Mileage
25,000
BOC-3 Agent
PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
Physical Address
4144 W 4TH PL, YUMA, AZ, 85364
Contact
Phone: 6862409208

Risk Signals1 flagged

MEDIUM
Elevated driver OOS rate: 23.1%
National average is 6.7%. This carrier's driver OOS rate is 16.4 percentage points above average.

Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Enterprise — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Aug 29, 2024
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
EnterpriseMC-1293873ACTIVEUnknownUnknown
Common CarrierMC-1293873ACTIVEUnknownAug 21, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryQAZ-64788-01ON FILEAug 29, 2024Aug 29, 2025

Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (8 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCMC-3252222REPLACEDAug 29, 2023Aug 29, 2023
NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCMC-3252222CANCELLEDAug 29, 2023Aug 29, 2024
NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCMC-3249409CANCELLEDMay 4, 2023Aug 27, 2023
NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCMC-3249409REPLACEDAug 27, 2022May 4, 2023
NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCMC-3249409CANCELLEDAug 27, 2022May 24, 2023
NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCMC-3246150REPLACEDMay 24, 2022Aug 27, 2022
NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCMC-3246150CANCELLEDAug 27, 2021Jun 19, 2022
NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryCMC-3246150REPLACEDAug 27, 2021May 24, 2022

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELQUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYQAZ-64788-01BIPD/PrimaryAug 29, 2025Aug 29, 2025
CANCELNATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANYCMC-3252222BIPD/PrimaryAug 29, 2024Aug 29, 2024
TERM/REPLNATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANYCMC-3252222BIPD/PrimaryAug 29, 2023Aug 29, 2023
CANCELNATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANYCMC-3249409BIPD/PrimaryAug 27, 2023Aug 27, 2023
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANYCMC-3249409BIPD/PrimaryMay 24, 2023May 24, 2023
TERM/REPLNATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANYCMC-3249409BIPD/PrimaryMay 4, 2023May 4, 2023
TERM/REPLNATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANYCMC-3246150BIPD/PrimaryAug 27, 2022Aug 27, 2022
TERM/CANCLNATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANYCMC-3246150BIPD/PrimaryJun 19, 2022Jun 19, 2022
TERM/REPLNATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANYCMC-3246150BIPD/PrimaryMay 24, 2022May 24, 2022

Authority Action History (6 events)

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Authority Action History (6 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1293873COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 4, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 21, 2025
MC1293873COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONAug 2, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 30, 2024
MC1293873COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJul 31, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONAug 31, 2023
MC1293873COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 27, 2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 5, 2023
MC1293873COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMay 23, 2022DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONMay 25, 2022
MC1293873ENTERPRISEGRANTEDSep 2, 2021—Unknown

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
56%
Unsafe Driving
84%

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

Inspections
26
Violations
128
24 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
34.6%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
23.1%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
2
Drivers (MCS-150)
2
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
2
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
1
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 26 of 26 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states • 26 inspections

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Violation Summary (128 violations from 26 inspections)

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Violation Summary (128 violations from 26 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective704Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued708Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed65—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55(c)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective608Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak317Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-LFuel system leak307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve30—Vehicle 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 combination22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT1/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS22—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TC-MC390.21TC-MC20—General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBMTires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area20—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.40A-BInadequate brakes208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(c)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.25E-LLamps on rear of CMV obscured by load203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209C-STSCLSteering - Steering column has looseness in the u-bolt or positioning part11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LLPLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45A-BHTIJBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60CGlazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47A-BRCBrake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11B2-QDriver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test11—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209D-STPALWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.205A-WRBHWheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSWZOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.205A-WRCWheel/rim defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL11—Driver Fitness
FMCSR:396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LBLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95FEmergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.43A-TPVBrake - relay emergency valve117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8(a)(1)Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service11—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.55(d)(1)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78(a)Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.130Cargo securement - heavy equipment117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207F-SLASSuspension - Leaking 3 PSI in 5 minutes10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(h)(1)Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(h)(4)Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids10—Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(1)Tire-ply or belt material exposed10—Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.70(b)(1)(i)Coupling devices defective118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation10—Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
34.6%vs nat'l 23.4%
+11.2 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
23.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
+16.4 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
4.92vs nat'l 1.80
+3.12 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 (26 inspections)

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Inspection History (26 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 4, 202687254926CALEXICO IFCALevel 1LUFK FULL TRAILER13396.5B-HWSL, 393.47E, 392.2-SLLSRYes
Feb 12, 202687081282CALEXICO IFCALevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR8393.55E-B, 392.2-SLLSR, 393.45A-BHTIJYes
Jan 24, 202686909613LOS ANGELES AVE AT EDENBRIDGECALevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER5391.11B2-Q, 396.3A1-BOS, 396.3A1-BALRYes
Dec 30, 202586730617CALEXICO IFCALevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2-SLLSR, 395.8A1-HOSPYes
Oct 9, 202586008370CLAREMONTCALevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLLRNo
Jul 22, 202585301115CLIFTON AZAZLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR7395.8A1-HOSP, 393.205A-WRBH, 392.2-SLLSWZYes
Jun 3, 202584869075WILLCOX AZAZLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR11396.17C-PI, 390.21TC-MC, 393.11A1-CSURRNo
Apr 18, 202584463042YUMA AZAZLevel 2VOLVO TRUCK TRACTOR11396.17C-PI, 393.11A1-LCHL, 393.95A1Yes
Dec 18, 202483457973RoadsideAZLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR7393.40A-B, 396.17C-PI, 390.21TC-MCYes
Oct 14, 202482913563BLYTHECALevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2395.8(a)(1), 392.2Yes
Jul 16, 202482220886CALEXICO EFCALevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0—No
Jun 13, 202481908869SALOME AZAZLevel 3UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Jun 10, 202481837443CALEXICO CAUSLevel 1UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER2393.55(d)(1), 396.5(b)No
May 13, 202481625423CALEXICO CAUSLevel 1UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER2393.45(d), 396.3(a)(1)No
Mar 22, 202481215138SAN LUIS AZAZLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR2393.55(c)(1), 393.78(a)No
Feb 7, 202480856707YUMA AZAZLevel 2UTILITY SEMI-TRAILER6395.8A1-HOSP, 393.55(c)(2), 393.55(c)(1)Yes
Feb 2, 202480758929SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALECALevel 2INTL TRUCK TRACTOR4392.2, 393.130Yes
Jan 30, 202480726569SAN LUIS AZUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR6393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.78A-WS, 393.25E-LNo
Jan 19, 202480699359SAN LUIS AZAZLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR5393.47(e), 393.55(c)(1), 396.5B-LNo
Sep 27, 202379846161CALEXICO IFCALevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Sep 14, 202379688965CALEXICO IFCALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Aug 7, 202379359549SAN LUISAZUSLevel 1UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER5396.5B-L, 393.55(c)(1), 393.78A-WSYes
May 24, 202378794496SAN LUISAZUSLevel 1FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER6396.3A1-ALBV, 393.207F-SLAS, 393.25E-LNo
May 15, 202378666058SAN LUIS PORT OF ENTRY 2AZLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER5395.22(h)(1), 395.22(h)(4), 393.48(a)Yes
May 1, 202378520966SAN LUIS PORT OF ENTRYUSLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR10393.78, 393.45(d), 393.45(b)(2)No
Apr 27, 202378495579SAN LUIS PORT OF ENTRYUSLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR5393.78, 396.5(b), 396.3(a)(1)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

14 total · 57.1% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

CALEXICO IF5 · 3 OOS
SAN LUIS AZ2
SAN LUIS PORT OF ENTRY2 · 1 OOS
YUMA AZ2 · 2 OOS
CALEXICO CA2
SAN LUISAZ2 · 1 OOS
BLYTHE1 · 1 OOS
CALEXICO EF1

Violations by BASIC category

Vehicle Maintenance102 · 16 OOS
Driver Fitness2 · 2 OOS

Compliance Timeline

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

Aug 29, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 21, 2025
Authority
Common Carrier authority active
Docket MC-1293873
Aug 29, 2024
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 29, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 27, 2023
Insurance
Insurance cancel
NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 24, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 4, 2023
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 27, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 19, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
May 24, 2022
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
NATIONAL UNITY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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Crashes0 crash records
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