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DOT 2148273Liano, TX

Douglas E Cotton

DBA: Armadillo Excavation Services

Private Carrier · Not For HireIntrastateLiano, TX 78643

Douglas E Cotton has a fleet of 1 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameDouglas E Cotton
DBAArmadillo Excavation Services
DOT #2148273
MC #—
CityLiano
StateTexas
ZIP78643
Authority age15 yr 1 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed04/28/2011
Company officerDouglas E Cotton
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
15 yr 1 mo
Since 2011

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Business Connections
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Associated entities1 revoked in network
⚠ 1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

9662 WEST STATE HWY 29, Liano, TX, 78643

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Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

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Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

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Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

⚠
No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedApr 2011
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Douglas E Cotton

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Douglas E Cotton authorized to operate?

Douglas E Cotton's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Douglas E Cotton's safety record?

Douglas E Cotton does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Douglas E Cotton operate?

Douglas E Cotton operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Douglas E Cotton insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Douglas E Cotton had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Douglas E Cotton as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Douglas E Cotton?

Douglas E Cotton's DOT number is 2148273. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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