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✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Cottrell Excavating
DOT 668697 · Thompson, PA
Report generated: June 7, 2026 at 6:31 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✓Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Cottrell Excavating (DOT 668697) is a Pennsylvania-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Thompson, PA. As of June 7, 2026 at 6:31 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 7, 2026 at 6:31 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Richard B Cottrell
Operating as: Cottrell Excavating
DOT Number668697
MC Number—
Street587 COTTRELL RDA
City / StateThompson, PA 18465-9589
Phone5707272294
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age29 yr 6 mo
MCS-150 filed01/08/2013
Company officerRichard B Cottrell
Power units3
Total drivers3
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
OOS rate 0.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
3
Fleet
Drivers
3
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
29 yr 6 mo
Since 1996
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
1 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
1 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
1 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
1 insp (100%)
Inspection History
1 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
5/5/2025PAII00Pass
Crash History
0 total on record

No crash records on file.

Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
587 COTTRELL RDA, Thompson, PA, 18465-9589 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedDec 1996
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 Richard B Cottrell authorized to operate?

Richard B Cottrell'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 Richard B Cottrell's safety record?

Richard B Cottrell has 1 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%. Crash history shows 0 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Richard B Cottrell operate?

Richard B Cottrell operates 3 power units with approximately 3 drivers.

Is Richard B Cottrell insured?

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

Has Richard B Cottrell had any risk indicators?

Richard B Cottrell 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 Richard B Cottrell?

Richard B Cottrell's DOT number is 668697. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Cottrell Excavating Safety Record, DOT 668697. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/668697
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