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0/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Cotton Trucking
DOT 2156699 · Whitesville, KY
Report generated: June 3, 2026 at 6:43 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Cotton Trucking (DOT 2156699) is a Kentucky-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Whitesville, KY. As of June 3, 2026 at 6:43 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 1 risk signal on this carrier, including: no active insurance filing 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 3, 2026 at 6:43 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Michael E Cotton
Operating as: Cotton Trucking
DOT Number2156699
MC Number—
Street5587 HWY 764
City / StateWhitesville, KY 42378
Phone2709939597
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age15 yr
MCS-150 filed05/24/2011
Company officerMichael Cotton
Power units1
Total drivers1
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
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Power Units
1
Fleet
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
15 yr
Since 2011
Inspection History
0 total · No inspections

No inspection records on file.

Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
5587 HWY 764, Whitesville, KY, 42378 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedMay 2011
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 Michael E Cotton authorized to operate?

Michael 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 Michael E Cotton's safety record?

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

How many trucks does Michael E Cotton operate?

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

Is Michael E Cotton insured?

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

Has Michael E Cotton had any risk indicators?

Michael E Cotton has a risk score of 0/100 (Monitor) with 1 active risk signal. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Michael E Cotton?

Michael E Cotton's DOT number is 2156699. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Cotton Trucking Safety Record, DOT 2156699. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2156699
MLA
"Cotton Trucking Safety Record, DOT 2156699." Truck Graph, Jun 3, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2156699
Chicago
"Cotton Trucking Safety Record, DOT 2156699." Truck Graph. Last modified June 3, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2156699