COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC
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Power Units
41
Drivers
40
Trailers
52
Annual Miles
Locked
Entity Type
CORPORATION
MCS-150 Date
Mar 6, 2025
Out of Service
No
About COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC
Cottrell Truck Lines, Inc. is a family-owned and operated transportation company based in West Haven, Connecticut, that has specialized in refrigerated and frozen freight services for over 30 years. Serving the Northeast region as an authorized common carrier, the company focuses on delivering high-quality personalized service with a commitment to safety and on-time performance. They primarily serve the food industry, operating a fleet of more than 40 vehicles to provide temperature-controlled transportation solutions.
Risk Signals — COTTRELL TRUCK LINES INC
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Authority for sale
No active listings detected…
Equipment for sale
15 of 40 units (38%) listed on marketplaces…
Financial risk
Analyzed in the full report…
Fraud signals
Connection analysis in the full report…
Historical patterns
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Recent activity
No adverse news in 90 days…
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Service RegionsActive in 7 states
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CSA Safety Scores5 BASICs
5 BASICs measured
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Inspection History2 in 90 days
Most recent
May 6, 2026 · ME
Clean rate (90d)
30%
Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results.
Inspection Summary
Recent Inspections (90 Days)
2
Vehicle OOS Rate
50%
1 of 2
National avg ~21%
Driver OOS Rate
0%
0 of 2
National avg ~5%
OOS Inspections
1
Driver + Vehicle OOS
Crash Summary
Total Crashes
71
All time
Fatalities
4
Injuries
24
Tow-Away
68
Operating Authority
Common Authority
No Authority
Contract Authority
Holds Active Authority(34.3 years)
Broker Authority
No Authority
Insurance & Coverage
BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names — included in the vetting report.
Contact Information
Physical Address
WEST HAVEN, CT 06516
Cargo & Operations
Cargo Carried
Violations by Category29 total
Most common category
General Safety · 24% of violations
across 5 categories
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Fleet Analytics40 trucks
Top manufacturers
Sample units
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