COTA LOGISTICS LLC
USDOT 4221411 • 125 E 3RD STREET, CALEXICO, CA, 92231
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals2 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Enterprise | MC-1631744 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
| Common Carrier | MC-1631744 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 14, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-64659-02 | ON FILE | Jan 16, 2026 | Feb 16, 2026 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-64659-02 | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-64659-02 | CANCELLED | Apr 11, 2025 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-64659-02 | REPLACED | Apr 11, 2025 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-64659-01 | CANCELLED | Jul 16, 2024 | Apr 11, 2025 |
| QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | QCA-64659-01 | NAME CHANGED | Apr 11, 2024 | Jul 16, 2024 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-64659-02 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 20, 2026 | Mar 20, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-64659-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2026 | Feb 19, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-64659-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 16, 2026 | Feb 16, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-64659-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2026 | Jan 16, 2026 |
| CANCEL | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-64659-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2025 | Apr 11, 2025 |
| NAMECHG | QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY | QCA-64659-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 16, 2024 | Jul 16, 2024 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1631744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2025 |
| MC1631744 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 13, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 18, 2024 |
| MC1631744 | ENTERPRISE | GRANTED | Apr 26, 2024 | — | Unknown |
Out-of-Service Orders (1)
| OOS Date | Reason | Status | Rescinded |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 19, 2025 | New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact | ACTIVE | Jun 24, 2025 |
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
3 states • 28 inspections
Violation Summary (82 violations from 28 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 4 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| fmcsr:9A2-C | 9A2-C | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:2-SLLIFTA | 2-SLLIFTA | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:2-SLLTCD | 2-SLLTCD | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:60E | 60E | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:2-SLLSR | 2-SLLSR | 1 | 0 | — | — |
| fmcsr:75A3-TAOL | 75A3-TAOL | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| fmcsr:9A-LTSI | 9A-LTSI | 1 | 1 | — | — |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOS | Frame cracked/broken/sagging | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TFL | Tires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207C-SBML | Suspension - Broken main leaf spring | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STYCIS | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LBL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:385.337B-OOSO | 385.337B-OOSO | 1 | 1 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLMF | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 (28 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
9 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records