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45/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Cothran Towing
DOT 2281534 · Belton, SC
Report generated: June 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Cothran Towing (DOT 2281534) is a South Carolina-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Belton, SC. As of June 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 3 risk signals on this carrier, including: elevated driver out-of-service rate; driver qualification violation on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 8, 2026 at 12:38 PM.

FMCSA Public Record
James Gregory Cothran
Operating as: Cothran Towing
DOT Number2281534
MC Number—
Street141 COTHRAN CIRCLE
City / StateBelton, SC 29627
Phone8643385738
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age14 yr 3 mo
MCS-150 filed07/15/2024
Company officerGreg Cothran
Power units6
Total drivers2
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Elevated driver out-of-service rate
●Driver qualification violation on record
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 16.7% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
6
Fleet
Drivers
2
Total
Inspections
6
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
16.7%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
14 yr 3 mo
Since 2012
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
6 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
6 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
6 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
6 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
4 insp (67%)
Inspection History
6 total · OOS rate 16.7%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
11/13/2025SCI00Pass
6/12/2025SCIII00Pass
12/5/2024SCI00Pass
12/3/2025SCI10OOS
12/3/2024SCI00Pass
2/2/2026SCIII00Pass
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.
Location
141 COTHRAN CIRCLE, Belton, SC, 29627 · Open in Maps →
141 COTHRAN CIRCLE, BELTON, SC, 29627Open in Maps →
Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedMar 2012
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is James Gregory Cothran authorized to operate?

James Gregory Cothran'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 James Gregory Cothran's safety record?

James Gregory Cothran has 6 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 16.7%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does James Gregory Cothran operate?

James Gregory Cothran operates 6 power units with approximately 2 drivers.

Is James Gregory Cothran insured?

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

Has James Gregory Cothran had any risk indicators?

James Gregory Cothran has a risk score of 45/100 (High Risk) with 3 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for James Gregory Cothran?

James Gregory Cothran's DOT number is 2281534. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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