MIKE COTTON TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 760151 • DBA: MCT • 638 E HWY 14, VOLGA, SD, 57071
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-342753 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 16, 2016 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA976593721 | ON FILE | Jan 18, 2024 | Mar 13, 2024 |
Insurance History (10 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA976593721 | REPLACED | Jan 18, 2024 | Sep 6, 2018 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP13756A | REPLACED | Sep 6, 2018 | Jan 18, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP13756A | REPLACED | Feb 11, 2016 | Sep 6, 2018 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP13756A | NAME CHANGED | Jan 24, 2012 | Mar 21, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP13756A | REPLACED | Jan 24, 2012 | Feb 11, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP13756A | NAME CHANGED | May 1, 2003 | Feb 27, 2012 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP13756A | REPLACED | May 1, 2003 | Jan 24, 2012 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO0082476 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2002 | May 1, 2003 |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CTO0079184 | CANCELLED | Jul 30, 2001 | May 1, 2002 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP84492A | CANCELLED | Jul 24, 1998 | Jun 18, 2001 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA976593721 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 13, 2024 | Mar 13, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP13756A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 18, 2024 | Jan 18, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP13756A | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 2018 | Sep 6, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA976593721 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 6, 2018 | Sep 6, 2018 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP13756A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 21, 2016 | Mar 21, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP13756A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 11, 2016 | Feb 11, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP13756A | BIPD/Primary | Feb 27, 2012 | Feb 27, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP13756A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 24, 2012 | Jan 24, 2012 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0082476 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2003 | May 1, 2003 |
| CANCEL | NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0079184 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2002 | May 1, 2002 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP84492A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 18, 2001 | Jun 18, 2001 |
Authority Action History (4 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC342753 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 16, 2016 |
| MC342753 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2012 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2012 |
| MC342753 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 13, 2001 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 1, 2001 |
| MC342753 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 7, 1998 | — | Unknown |
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
4 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (2 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2025 | 86253015 | REDFIELD SD | SD | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 15, 2025 | 85775206 | JEFFERSON SD | SD | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 19, 2025 | 84723751 | BROOKINGS SD | SD | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| May 9, 2025 | 84637991 | HUMBOLDT SD | SD | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 1, 2024 | 82322634 | BISMARCK ND | ND | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 82250645 | WORTHINGTON MN | MN | Level 3 | UNKNOWN SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 24, 2024 | 82208003 | JEFFERSON SD | SD | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Oct 3, 2023 | 79821110 | NEBRASKA CITY SCALE | NE | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 22, 2023 | 79475011 | WOLSEY SCALE | SD | Level 2 | HEIL SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| May 24, 2023 | 78732699 | WOLSEY SCALE SITE | SD | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| May 4, 2023 | 78546308 | WOLSEY SCALE SITE | SD | Level 3 | MCKT SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 16, 2014 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2005 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records