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JOHN J COTTOM

DOT 777766
MC 604371
Entity Carrier
7043-1 WILLIAMSBURG CHURCH RD, HURLOCK, MD 21643-3715 · Interstate authority
Safety: Not rated0 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
777766
ACTIVE

Overview

JOHN J COTTOM is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in May 2024, based in Hurlock, Maryland. It operates a fleet of 3 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire and Exempt For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van and Reefer.

Safety & Compliance

Not rated
Safety rating
40%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
33.333333333333336%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$1,000,000
Operating authorityCommon
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedMay 2024
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 0
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
✓
8 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

5
Inspections, 24 mo
16
Violations, 24 mo
4
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-07-01
393.9A-LRLI — Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative (Unit 2)
2026-07-01
393.9A-LCL — Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2026-07-01
393.9A-LIL — Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative (Unit 2)
2026-07-01
393.9A-LLPL — Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative (Unit 2)
2026-05-28
392.2-SLLIRP — State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation (Unit 1)
2026-05-28
395.8A1-HOSP — HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed (Unit D)Out of Service
2026-05-28
392.2-SLLIFTA — State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation (Unit D)
2026-05-28
392.2-SLLTCD — State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other (Unit D)
2025-11-14
392.2-SLLS4 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2025-05-23
396.17C-PI — Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 2)
2025-05-23
393.60C — Windshield - Damaged or Discolored (Unit 1)
2025-05-23
396.17C-PI — Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 1)
2024-09-23
393.23PT — All required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection (Unit 2)Out of Service
2024-09-23
393.9H — Inoperable head lamps (Unit 1)
2024-09-23
396.3A1-TC — Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle (Unit 1)Out of Service
2024-09-23
395.8A-ELD — ELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required) (Unit D)Out of Service

Fleet Profile

Power units3
Drivers3
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classSmall carrier (1–10 units)
Hazmat carrierNo
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For HireExempt For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-604371

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is JOHN J COTTOM authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 777766 holds Common operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does JOHN J COTTOM carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $1,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is JOHN J COTTOM's safety rating?
JOHN J COTTOM does not currently have a safety rating on file with FMCSA. That's common: ratings come from an on-site compliance review, and most carriers have never been selected for one. Its driver out-of-service rate is 40% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does JOHN J COTTOM operate?
It runs 3 power units with 3 drivers on file.

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7043-1 WILLIAMSBURG CHURCH RD
HURLOCK, MD 21643-3715
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