Cottondale Wood Products Safety Record
DOT# 154382 · Tuscaloosa, AL 35401 · 2057582761
Legal name: Hinton Lumber Products LLC
Good safety record — scored 27/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 02/17/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 27/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Cottondale Wood Products (DOT# 154382) in Tuscaloosa, Alabama has 26 inspections on record with 32 violations and a 11.5% vehicle out-of-service rate and 4 crashes. Safety grade: B. Active 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 · 32 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 · 26 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/17/2026 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 12/29/2025 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 10/08/2025 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 10/04/2025 | AL | 0 | 0 |
| 10/03/2025 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 07/31/2025 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 07/09/2025 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 05/15/2025 | MS | 1 | 0 |
| 04/23/2025 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 04/21/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 4 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23-MAY-24 | MS | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 22-MAR-24 | AL | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18-FEB-25 | NY | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 08-OCT-25 | AL | 0 | 2 | 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 | Travelers Indemnity Company of America | $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.