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JOHN COTTOM TRUCKING CO

7043-1 WILLIAMSBURG CHURCH RD · Hurlock, MD 21643-3715

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(410) 725-6219 Tap to call
  • MC #604371
  • USDOT #777766 USDOT Active
  • 3
    Power Units
  • 3
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

JOHN COTTOM TRUCKING CO is a Hurlock, MD freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Maryland. This company has 3 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-604371 and their USDOT number is 777766.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/29/2024 · last updated Jul 2, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name JOHN J COTTOM
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/29/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 129,000 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Exempt for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Fresh Produce
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Maryland — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Delaware — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: MD (2), PA (1), DE (1). Home base: Hurlock, Maryland.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Jul 19, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 0
    Tow
  • 0
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 11.66 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 4 2 Vehicle Maintenance 12.5 2 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 4
    Total
  • 0
    Clean
  • 4
    With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 9 unique codes

Critical 5

  • 392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 10
  • 396.3(a)(1)Tire in contact with another part of the vehicle1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× OOS×1 SW 2

Vehicle Maintenance 3

  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps1× SW 6
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5

Locations

Physical Address
JOHN COTTOM TRUCKING CO
7043-1 WILLIAMSBURG CHURCH RD
HURLOCK, MD 21643-3715
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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