COTA LOGISTICS LLC

USDOT 4221411 • 125 E 3RD STREET, CALEXICO, CA, 92231

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:1 active

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
4,221,411
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
7603343406
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
MCS-150 Mileage
25,000
Physical Address
125 E 3RD STREET, CALEXICO, CA, 92231
Contact

Risk Signals2 flagged

HIGH
1 active Out-of-Service order
Active OOS orders prevent this carrier from operating until rescinded. See the OOS Orders table for details.
MEDIUM
Elevated vehicle OOS rate: 39.3%
National average is 23.4%. This carrier's vehicle OOS rate is 15.9 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: Jan 16, 2026
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
EnterpriseMC-1631744ACTIVEUnknownUnknown
Common CarrierMC-1631744ACTIVEUnknownApr 14, 2025

Active Insurance (1)

fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryQCA-64659-02ON FILEJan 16, 2026Feb 16, 2026

Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryQCA-64659-02CANCELLEDJan 16, 2026Mar 20, 2026
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryQCA-64659-02CANCELLEDApr 11, 2025Feb 19, 2026
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryQCA-64659-02REPLACEDApr 11, 2025Jan 16, 2026
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryQCA-64659-01CANCELLEDJul 16, 2024Apr 11, 2025
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryQCA-64659-01NAME CHANGEDApr 11, 2024Jul 16, 2024

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLQUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYQCA-64659-02BIPD/PrimaryMar 20, 2026Mar 20, 2026
TERM/CANCLQUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYQCA-64659-02BIPD/PrimaryFeb 19, 2026Feb 19, 2026
TERM/REPLQUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYQCA-64659-02BIPD/PrimaryFeb 16, 2026Feb 16, 2026
TERM/REPLQUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYQCA-64659-02BIPD/PrimaryJan 16, 2026Jan 16, 2026
CANCELQUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYQCA-64659-01BIPD/PrimaryApr 11, 2025Apr 11, 2025
NAMECHGQUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANYQCA-64659-01BIPD/PrimaryJul 16, 2024Jul 16, 2024

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1631744COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONMar 17, 2025DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 14, 2025
MC1631744COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJun 13, 2024DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONJun 18, 2024
MC1631744ENTERPRISEGRANTEDApr 26, 2024Unknown

Out-of-Service Orders (1)

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Out-of-Service Orders (1)
OOS DateReasonStatusRescinded
May 19, 2025New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No ContactACTIVEJun 24, 2025

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
43%

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

Inspections
28
Violations
82
25 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
39.3%
Above nat'l avg (23.4%)
Driver OOS %
3.6%
Power Units (MCS-150)
5
Drivers (MCS-150)
5
Crash Records
0

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
Jun
1
Jul
Aug
Sep
1
Oct
3
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
4
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
4
May
Jun
3
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
2
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 28 of 28 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

3 states28 inspections

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Violation Summary (82 violations from 28 inspections)

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Violation Summary (82 violations from 28 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS44Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)405Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIInoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.9D2-FTFFailing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report20Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55E-BCoupling device/towing methods defective208Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTDBrake tubing/hoses inadequate217Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle 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 combination22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective204Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.104F3-CCargo securement - tiedown damaged226Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BBrake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.3(a)(1)Inspection/repair/maintenance - general225Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps223Vehicle Maintenance
fmcsr:9A2-C9A2-C11
fmcsr:2-SLLIFTA2-SLLIFTA10
fmcsr:2-SLLTCD2-SLLTCD10
fmcsr:60E60E10
fmcsr:2-SLLSR2-SLLSR10
fmcsr:75A3-TAOL75A3-TAOL11
fmcsr:9A-LTSI9A-LTSI11
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.55D1-BCoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207B-AALPME-OOSFrame cracked/broken/sagging118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TFLTires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLUCROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLDLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWRInoperable required lamps113Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.110B3-CCargo securement - logs117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207C-SBMLSuspension - Broken main leaf spring10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209D-STYCISWheel fasteners loose/missing108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LBLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:385.337B-OOSO385.337B-OOSO11General/Admin
FMCSR:393.11A1-LCLLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMFOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LTSIRInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LHLMLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWDCDL disqualification - major offense1110Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
39.3%vs nat'l 23.4%
+15.9 pts above avg
Driver OOS Rate
3.6%vs nat'l 6.7%
-3.1 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.93vs nat'l 1.80
+1.13 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 (28 inspections)

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Inspection History (28 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Apr 8, 202687542340RoadsideAZLevel 2FONTAINE T SEMI-TRAILER79A2-C, 2-SLLIFTA, 2-SLLTCDYes
Mar 12, 202687288111YUMA AZAZLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR7393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LTSI, 392.2-SLLEWA1Yes
Mar 4, 202687220438YUMA AZAZLevel 2UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER6396.17C-PI, 393.9A-LTSI, 393.78A-WSYes
Jan 9, 202686753847SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALECALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR8393.75A3-TFL, 392.2-SLLUCR, 393.9A-LCLYes
Jan 7, 202686753976BRAWLEYCALevel 5INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 16, 202586595135SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALECALevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR11393.45B2-BHTD, 393.9A-LSLIWR, 393.47EYes
Dec 1, 202586468605SAN LUIS AZUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Aug 22, 202585575797YUMA AZAZLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR3393.11A1-CSURR, 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.11A1-LBLNo
Jul 17, 202585270893YUMA AZUSLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR3393.78, 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Yes
Jul 17, 202585259947SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALECALevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 8, 202585181555SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALECALevel 1PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR7393.104F3-C, 393.47E, 393.53B-BYes
May 19, 202584733908SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALECALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1385.337B-OOSOYes
May 15, 202584705346YUMA AZAZLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR7393.11A1-LCL, 393.78, 393.95A4-EEUSYes
May 14, 202584688353SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALECALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32No
May 6, 202584618490RoadsideCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 392.2-SLLMFNo
Mar 26, 202584248550WINTERHAVENCALevel 2HMDE SEMI-TRAILER0No
Feb 27, 202584001395EL CENTROCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 27, 202584001342EL CENTROCALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Feb 27, 202584053849RoadsideCALevel 2HMDE SEMI-TRAILER2393.9A-LSLI, 393.9A-LTSIRNo
Feb 3, 202583770109RoadsideCALevel 2PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEQPNo
Jan 29, 202583732229RoadsideCALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEQPNo
Jan 28, 202583720894RoadsideCALevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEQPNo
Nov 25, 202483274991BRAWLEYCALevel 5FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLEQPNo
Nov 25, 202483274992BRAWLEYCALevel 5INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1393.45D-BNo
Nov 25, 202483274993BRAWLEYCALevel 5INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1393.11A1-LHLMNo
Oct 15, 202482960697YUMA AZAZLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLIRP, 383.51A-LCDLRSWD, 392.2-SLLTCDYes
Jul 3, 202482039022SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALECALevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2, 396.3(a)(1)Yes
May 15, 202481621211SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALECALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR5393.9(a), 392.2, 393.47(e)Yes

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

28 total · 42.9% OOS
2024-052026-04
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Uncategorized7 · 3 OOS
Driver Fitness1 · 1 OOS
General/Admin1 · 1 OOS

Compliance Timeline

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

Mar 20, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 19, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 16, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 16, 2026
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 24, 2025
OOS
OOS order rescinded
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
May 19, 2025
OOS
OOS order issued
New Entrant Revoked - Refusal of Audit/No Contact
Apr 14, 2025
Authority
Apr 11, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jul 16, 2024
Insurance
Insurance namechg
QUALITAS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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