Trucking Companies in Cottondale, AL
Cottondale, AL has 22 registered for-hire trucking companies as of May 2026, making it one of Alabama's largest carrier markets by operating authority count. This figure includes active, inactive, and revoked authorities tracked by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA).
Source: FMCSA operating authority and compliance records. Truck Graph analysis. View methodology
Fleet size and equipment distribution
22 carriers broken down by power-unit count and operation type in Cottondale, AL.
Fleet size distribution
By registered power-unit count. Source: FMCSA carrier census. View methodology
Operation type breakdown
Classification by carrier operation type and hazmat endorsement status. View methodology
About the Cottondale, AL freight market
Cottondale, AL is home to 22 registered for-hire motor carriers, of which 22 (100.0%) hold active operating authority as of May 2026. According to FMCSA records, the average fleet size among Cottondale carriers is 2.8 power units, reflecting a market dominated by owner-operators and small fleets. The Cottondale carrier population contributes to Alabama's broader freight economy, which the Bureau of Labor Statistics ranks among the nation's largest by trucking employment.
The fleet composition in Cottondale shows 55 single-truck operators (250.0% of all carriers) alongside 0 carriers operating fleets of 101+ power units. Other operations represent the largest segment with 88 carriers. This distribution is consistent with FMCSA's national pattern where approximately 91% of registered carriers operate fewer than 6 power units (FMCSA Industry Snapshot, 2024).
Authority tenure data reveals 1 carriers received new operating authority in the past 6 months, while 18 carriers have maintained continuous authority for 20+ years. New entrants face elevated scrutiny under FMCSA's New Entrant Safety Assurance Program, which mandates an 18-month monitoring period including at least one safety audit. The presence of 1 carriers with prior revocations on record underscores the importance of verifying authority status before tendering freight — a carrier's historical compliance record is publicly available through the FMCSA SAFER System.
Truck Graph identifies 1 active risk indicators among Cottondale carriers (4.55% of the population), flagged through cross-referencing authority history, insurance filing patterns, and known chameleon carrier behaviors. The FMCSA defines chameleon carriers as entities that "successively obtain and relinquish operating authority to evade enforcement actions." Shippers and brokers should verify carrier authority, insurance coverage, and safety ratings before every load tender — Truck Graph's Risk Check tool provides instant verification against all available compliance data.
Sources: FMCSA.dot.gov, BLS Trucking Industry Data, FMCSA SAFER System. Data verified as of .
Authority age distribution
Years since initial FMCSA authority grant date. View methodology
Risk and compliance overview
Risk indicators and fleet composition across 22 Cottondale carriers.
Fleet size vs carrier count
Carrier population by fleet tier. Source: FMCSA census data. View methodology
Equipment type share
Based on operation type classification and endorsements. View methodology
Largest carriers in Cottondale, AL
Ranked by fleet size (power units). Top 3 featured. Showing 22 of 22 total carriers.
Tusco INC has operated for 28 yr 8 mo with 19 power units and 19 drivers under Carrier authority.
Kaoe Transport LLC has operated for 5 yr 7 mo with 6 power units and 6 drivers under Common authority.
Delta Oil Services INC has operated for 18 yr 8 mo with 5 power units and 2 drivers under Carrier authority.
West Alabama Postal Express INC has operated for 38 yr 8 mo with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Kmc Trucking LLC has operated for 13 yr 7 mo with 4 power units and 4 drivers under Contract authority.
Wayne'S Body Shop INC has operated for 19 yr 5 mo with 4 power units and 3 drivers under Carrier authority.
Tuscaloosa Scale Co INC has operated for 29 yr 10 mo with 3 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
Ak254 Trucking LLC has operated for 8 mo with 2 power units and 2 drivers under Common authority.
Coopers Operation LLC has operated for 6 mo with 1 power units and 1 drivers under Common authority.
Younghustle has operated for < 1 mo with 1 power units and 4 drivers under Carrier authority.
All Cottondale carriers — complete directory
22 carriers total. Page 1 of 1. Sorted by fleet size descending.
| # | Carrier | MC # | DOT # | Fleet | Auth. age | Type | Safety | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Tusco INC Cottondale, AL | - | 707493 | 19 | 28 yr 8 mo | Dry van | 99 | Active |
| 02 | Kaoe Transport LLC Cottondale, AL | MC1154164 | 3498911 | 6 | 5 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 03 | Delta Oil Services INC Cottondale, AL | - | 1690341 | 5 | 18 yr 8 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 04 | West Alabama Postal Express INC Cottondale, AL | FF70919 | 301906 | 4 | 38 yr 8 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 05 | Kmc Trucking LLC Cottondale, AL | MC803764 | 2348521 | 4 | 13 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 06 | Wayne'S Body Shop INC Cottondale, AL | - | 1591370 | 4 | 19 yr 5 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 07 | Tuscaloosa Scale Co INC Cottondale, AL | - | 650541 | 3 | 29 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 08 | Ak254 Trucking LLC Cottondale, AL | MC1764714 | 4471275 | 2 | 8 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 09 | Coopers Operation LLC Cottondale, AL | MC1776969 | 4494139 | 1 | 6 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 10 | Younghustle Cottondale, AL | MC1823673 | 4581246 | 1 | < 1 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 11 | P&D Solutions LLC Cottondale, AL | MC1728787 | 4403309 | 1 | 1 yr 1 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 12 | Double K Dominance Transport LLC Cottondale, AL | MC1355443 | 3783724 | 1 | 4 yr 5 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 13 | Point A To B Logistics LLC Cottondale, AL | MC1459667 | 3935047 | 1 | 3 yr 9 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 14 | Raino Logistics LLC Cottondale, AL | MC1559237 | 4092247 | 1 | 2 yr 11 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 15 | Skyland Auto Repair & Performance LLC Cottondale, AL | - | 3960614 | 1 | 3 yr 8 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 16 | Tuscaloosa Freight LLC Cottondale, AL | MC1588629 | 4142547 | 1 | 2 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 17 | Southeast Fabricators INC Cottondale, AL | - | 362066 | 1 | 36 yr 10 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 18 | Modern Age Southern Trucking LLC Cottondale, AL | MC529147 | 1424451 | 1 | 20 yr 7 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 19 | Hamilton Express LLC Cottondale, AL | MC647279 | 1715021 | 1 | 18 yr 6 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 20 | Bama Blessed Transportation LLC Cottondale, AL | MC1676617 | 4303996 | 1 | 1 yr 8 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
| 21 | Wesley Brian Shirley Cottondale, ALPrior revoke | MC1701246 | 4351015 | 1 | 1 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 85 | Active |
| 22 | Randolph Trucking LLC Cottondale, AL | MC1703293 | 4354910 | 1 | 1 yr 4 mo | Dry van | 95 | Active |
Truck Graph carrier directory. Data from FMCSA operating authority records. View methodology
Find Cottondale carriers by equipment type
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Cottondale trucking questions
Answers verified against FMCSA records.
How many trucking companies are in Cottondale, Alabama?
Cottondale, AL has 22 registered for-hire motor carriers as of May 2026. Of these, 22 hold active operating authority from the FMCSA.
What is the average fleet size in Cottondale?
The average fleet size among Cottondale carriers is 2.8 power units. Approximately 55 carriers operate a single truck, while 0 operate fleets of 101+ units.
How many Cottondale carriers have risk indicators?
Truck Graph identifies 1 active risk indicators among Cottondale-based carriers. These indicators are derived from authority history patterns, insurance filing anomalies, and known chameleon carrier behaviors.
How do I verify a Cottondale trucking company?
Use Truck Graph's DOT Lookup tool to instantly verify any carrier's authority status, insurance coverage, and safety record. You can also check the FMCSA SAFER System directly at safer.fmcsa.dot.gov.
What types of trucking companies operate in Cottondale?
Cottondale's carrier population includes other, dry van / mixed operations. The market serves general freight, specialized, and regional distribution needs.
Is Truck Graph data reliable?
Truck Graph compiles data from FMCSA authority records, insurance filings, inspection histories, and crash reports. Data refreshes continuously from verified federal sources. All 22 Cottondale carriers are cross-referenced against multiple compliance databases.
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