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John J Cottom

DBA: JOHN COTTOM TRUCKING CO

DOT# 777766 | MC# 604371 | Est. 1998 (27 yrs)

3

Power Units

3

Drivers

Est. 1998 (27 yrs)

Authority Age

Not Rated

Safety Rating

Company Overview

JOHN J COTTOM is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since October 1998. Based in HURLOCK, MD, They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer and Power Only.

Equipment Analysis

Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and fleet composition data, John J Cottom appears to operate the following equipment types:

Reefer Power Only

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Fleet Breakdown

Equipment Owned Term Leased Trip Leased Total
Tractors 3 0 0 3

Fleet Size Classification: 2 Trucks

Authorized Cargo Types

John J Cottom is authorized to transport the following 4 cargo types:

General Freight Fresh Produce Refrigerated Food Paper Products

Operations Scope

Interstate (beyond 100 miles)

CDL Drivers: 3

MCS-150 Mileage: 129,000 miles (2023)

Driver Information

3

Total Drivers

3

CDL Drivers

3

Interstate Drivers

Dispatch Services in MD

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Licensing & Insurance

SMS Safety Data

Safety Measurement System

Safety Performance

D

Below Average

Above average OOS rates

O Trucking Safety Grade

3

Inspections

24 months

8

Violations

Total found

3

Out of Service

Orders issued

Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average

Driver OOS Rate 33.3%
Nat'l avg: 7.0%

✗ Worse than national average (+26.3%)

Vehicle OOS Rate 66.7%
Nat'l avg: 21.5%

✗ Worse than national average (+45.2%)

Date State Level Violations OOS
11/14/2025 DE Driver Only 1 ✓
05/23/2025 MD Walk-Around 3 ✓
09/23/2024 MD Walk-Around 4 3

Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →

Violation Breakdown

8 Total Violations 3 inspections (24 months)
Driver Violations
1
0.33 violations per inspection 1 out-of-service
Vehicle Violations
3
1 violations per inspection 2 out-of-service
Overall Out-of-Service Rate 100.0% (3 / 3)

Insurance & Bonding

BIPD

$1 Million

GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.

Cargo

Not on file

Bond

Not on file

Type Insurance Company Form Policy # Coverage Effective
BIPD GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 91X GRT17646A $1 Million 02/27/2024
View Insurance History (8 past records)
Type Company Policy # Effective Cancelled Method
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0048292 02/27/2009 04/04/2013 CANCEL
CANAL INSURANCE CO. 171438001 02/27/2023 02/27/2024 TERM/REPL
NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY LTO0008538 02/27/2013 02/27/2023 TERM/REPL
LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY CM0048292 02/27/2009 02/27/2013 TERM/REPL
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 482216 02/27/2008 02/27/2009 CANCEL
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 482216 02/27/2008 02/27/2009 CANCEL
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 475759 05/03/2007 02/27/2008 CANCEL
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 475759 05/03/2007 02/27/2008 CANCEL

Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →

Frequently Asked Questions

What equipment does JOHN J COTTOM operate?

Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, JOHN J COTTOM is inferred to operate: Reefer and Power Only.

Is JOHN J COTTOM's authority currently active?

JOHN J COTTOM currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.

How long has JOHN J COTTOM been in business?

JOHN J COTTOM has been registered with the FMCSA since October 1998, making their authority approximately 27 years, 5 months old.

Where is JOHN J COTTOM located?

JOHN J COTTOM is physically located at 7043-1 WILLIAMSBURG CHURCH RD, HURLOCK, MD 21643-3715.

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