Cottrell Truck Lines INC Safety Record
DOT# 128994 · West Haven, CT 06516 · 2038745309
Good safety record — scored 17/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 02/19/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 17/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Cottrell Truck Lines INC (DOT# 128994) in West Haven, Connecticut has 45 inspections on record with 43 violations and a 4.4% vehicle out-of-service rate and 5 crashes. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 43 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 45 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/19/2026 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 01/28/2026 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 01/23/2026 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/09/2025 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/23/2025 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 09/15/2025 | CT | 0 | 0 |
| 06/19/2025 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 04/22/2025 | PA | 0 | 0 |
| 03/28/2025 | ME | 0 | 0 |
| 03/20/2025 | PA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 5 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31-OCT-25 | CT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 30-OCT-24 | CT | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 22-MAY-24 | NY | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 17-SEP-24 | CT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 13-MAY-24 | CT | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Sentry Select Insurance Company | $750 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.