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COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC

DBA: LENERTZ LIVESTOCK

USDOT 525705 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Conditional rated CORPORATION Company officer: FREDERICK LENERTZ Company officer 2: FRED LENERTZ JR. Livestock Based in LILYDALE, MN Grade B · 77
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Oct 16, 2023
Review these
  • Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file FMCA FILINGS LLC DBA FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY FILINGS Details →
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: FREDERICK LENERTZ
Company officer 2: FRED LENERTZ JR.
Cargo: Livestock
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC (USDOT 525705)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000
Officer(s): FREDERICK LENERTZ (Company officer); FRED LENERTZ JR. (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — FMCA FILINGS LLC DBA FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY FILINGS
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/525705/
As of: Jul 25, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 77/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 9.1% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 5.3% (better). n=107393 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Fleet size changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Drivers +6 (6 → 12) · Jul 18, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

FMCA FILINGS LLC DBA FEDERAL MOTOR CARRIER AUTHORITY FILINGS

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 525705
In FMCSA records since May 28, 1993 (~33y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer FREDERICK LENERTZ
Company officer 2 FRED LENERTZ JR.
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Livestock
Fleet size 8 units
Drivers 12
Annual mileage 1,217,636 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (651) 451-7320
Email: [email protected]
Physical
132 STONEBRIDGE ROAD
LILYDALE, MN 55118
Mailing
P O BOX 652
SOUTH SAINT PAUL, MN 55075
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 525705
In FMCSA records since May 28, 1993 (~33y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,217,636 mi
Safety Rating Conditional
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts
Driver OOS Rate 9.1% vs 6.7% +2.4 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.67 vs 1.80 -1.13
Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 0 8 0
Trailers 8 0 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Inspections (24 months)

All 16 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 12 12 0
OOS inspections 1 0 0
OOS percentage 8.33% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
8
Drivers
12
Inspections
16
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
9.1%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes
32
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC is a corporation based in LILYDALE, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 525705. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 8 power units and 12 drivers, with 16 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 9.1%. 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.

Conditional safety rating

FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.

Carrier overview

COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC is a small fleet, operating 8 power units and 6 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Lilydale, MN. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.1% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. Operating authority is active for contract.

Inspection profile

11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 175% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IA (3) and SD (3), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

9.1% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (75.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLEWA1 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 2 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 8 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Volvo, Wilson tra, and Wilx are the most-inspected makes.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 107,393 ACTIVE carriers operating 4–12 power units (±50% of this carrier's 8 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
9.1%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 107,393 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +9.1 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
5.3%
Median across 107,393 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -5.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 driver-count change

Record Changes

    • Drivers 6 12
      FMCSA Company Census
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
6 violations
Hours of Service
2 violations
2 OOS · 100.0%

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Iowa (IA) 3 0 0.0% Nov 3, 2024
South Dakota (SD) 3 0 0.0% Feb 13, 2025
Wisconsin (WI) 3 0 0.0% Jun 15, 2026
Minnesota (MN) 2 0 0.0% Feb 27, 2026
Michigan (MI) 1 1 100.0% Sep 22, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Volvo 15
Wilson 15
International 1
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 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 1 — 1.47 1 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 3 — 2.46 2 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (16 rows) View all 16 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88167654 Jun 15, 2026 WI 3 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAX1024 · 4V4BC9EH0TN710384
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
87221743 Feb 27, 2026 MN 3 DAKOTA MN
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
AL 1184656 · 3HAEUTAN6NL802290
1 392.2-SLL No
86746497 Jan 6, 2026 WI 3 OSHKOSH WI
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAR6866 · 4V4NC9EH1RN646331
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
85868158 Sep 22, 2025 MI 3 HWY SHOULDER NEAR WILDWOOD DR
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZB2238 · 4V4NC9EH6PN626783
3 395.8A1-HOSP, 395.8K2-HOSP, 392.2-SLLS3 Yes
84138651 Mar 13, 2025 WI 3 TOWN NEKIMI WI
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZB3473 · 4V4NC9EJ5RN639238
1 392.2-SLLFC No
84010858 Feb 13, 2025 SD 3 SIOUX FALLS SD
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZB2238 · 4V4NC9EH6PN626783
0 — No
83543826 Jan 7, 2025 SD 3 SIOUX FALLS SD
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZA5714 · 4V4NC9EH9RN646349
0 — No
83072681 Nov 3, 2024 IA 2 HWY 60 SB
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAS4108 · 4V4NC9EH6PN626735
0 — No
83038095 Oct 28, 2024 IA 3 I-380 SB URBANA
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
WI PAS7502 · 4V4NC9EH4PN626734
2 392.2-SLLEWG2, 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
82698594 Sep 12, 2024 MN 3 LONG PRAIRIE MN
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZA7019 · 4V4NC9EJ5RN639238
0 — No
82518380 Aug 29, 2024 SD 2 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MN TEMP · 4V4NC9EH6PN626783
0 — No
82265992 Jul 30, 2024 IA 3 —
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MN TMP8PN618 · 4V4NC9EH8PN618619
0 — No
81054744 Mar 7, 2024 SD 3 VALLEY SPRINGS SD
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAV2126 · 4V4NC9EH5LN258803
0 — No
80839027 Feb 13, 2024 MN 3 mn-st.-michael
VOLVO TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
MN PAS4108 · 4V4NC9EH6PN626735
3 392.2 No
79821712 Sep 29, 2023 SD 3 MIDWAY SCALE
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAS2495 · 4V4NC9EH1MN263286
0 — No
79598961 Aug 30, 2023 WI 3 wi-baldwin-(vil.)
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAR6866 · 4V4NC9EHXMN263285
1 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (32 rows) View all 32 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
SD0202116960 Nov 19, 2021 SD 0 0 Yes No Tow
WI0000115179 Oct 22, 2021 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
CO2021000270 Feb 18, 2021 CO 0 0 Yes No Tow
WI0000112703 Dec 3, 2020 WI 0 1 Yes No Injury
NE0220013365 Apr 12, 2020 NE 0 1 Yes No Injury
IA1801067426 Aug 17, 2018 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
WI0000101350 May 24, 2017 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
WI0000073727 Jan 22, 2015 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0143380098 Nov 23, 2014 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
MN0110840177 Mar 22, 2011 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
SD0201006704 Jun 8, 2010 SD 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2010553387 Feb 1, 2010 IA 0 2 Yes No Injury
WI0000060651 Dec 12, 2009 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2009492357 Jan 21, 2009 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0083540099 Dec 8, 2008 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
SD0200801156 Jan 29, 2008 SD 0 0 Yes No Tow
SD0200612124 Nov 1, 2006 SD 0 0 Yes No Tow
NE0207018750 Oct 15, 2006 NE 0 0 Yes No Tow
SD15903D0707 Apr 10, 2003 SD 0 0 Yes No Tow
IL0007681831 Aug 1, 2002 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
SD16301G1177 Jul 25, 2001 SD 0 1 Yes No Injury
IA2001017775 Mar 13, 2001 IA 0 3 Yes No Injury
UT2000037434 Aug 8, 2000 UT 0 1 Yes No Injury
SDCOLMNA1077 Jan 25, 2000 SD 0 0 Yes No Tow
ND000198610A Jan 6, 2000 ND 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC264668
N
—
View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Unknown MC264668 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Oct 4, 2023 MC264668 NC REVOCATION NC →
Apr 10, 2020 MC264668 NC REVOCATION NC →
Sep 1, 2015 MC264668 NC REVOCATION NC →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (10 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP28498A 91X $1,000,000 Oct 16, 2023 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP28498A BIPD/Primary — Apr 15, 2020 Oct 16, 2023 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP28498A BIPD/Primary — Apr 15, 2020 Nov 6, 2023 NAME CHANGED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP28498A BIPD/Primary — Sep 8, 2015 May 13, 2020 NAME CHANGED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP28498A BIPD/Primary — Sep 8, 2015 Apr 15, 2020 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP28498A BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 2015 Sep 8, 2015 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP28498A BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 2015 Oct 5, 2015 NAME CHANGED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP28498A BIPD/Primary — Nov 13, 2008 Jun 1, 2015 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP28498A BIPD/Primary — Dec 28, 1999 Nov 13, 2008 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP28498A BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 1993 Dec 28, 1999 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Nov 6, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  2. Oct 17, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  3. Oct 16, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  4. May 13, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  5. Apr 17, 2020
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  6. Apr 15, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  7. Oct 5, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  8. Sep 9, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  9. Sep 8, 2015
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  10. Jun 3, 2015
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  11. Jun 1, 2015
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  12. Nov 13, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  13. Oct 28, 2008
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  14. Dec 7, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  15. Dec 28, 1999
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  16. Aug 12, 1993
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
SIOUX FALLS SD SD 2 0
VALLEY SPRINGS SD SD 2 0
HWY 60 SB IA 1 0
I-380 SB URBANA IA 1 0
HWY SHOULDER NEAR WILDWOOD DR MI 1 1
DAKOTA MN MN 1 0
LONG PRAIRIE MN MN 1 0
MIDWAY SCALE SD 1 0
OSHKOSH WI WI 1 0
TOWN NEKIMI WI WI 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 4 0
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How to verify COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC

Is COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 525705 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC's safety rating? ▾
COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional. A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC had? ▾
16 roadside inspections are on file for COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC's peak out-of-service rate is 9.1% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC based? ▾
COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 132 STONEBRIDGE ROAD, LILYDALE, Minnesota 55118. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC have valid operating authority? ▾
COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC operate? ▾
COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC self-reports 8 power units and 12 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC had any crashes? ▾
32 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for COTTONWOOD TRUCK SERVICES INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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