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Freight Carrier · Dripping Springs, TX

COTHERN TRANSPORTATION INC

Name: COTHERN TRANSPORTATION INC
Address: 1007 CANYON BEND DRIVE, DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX, 78620, US
Telephone: (512) 858-1477

1007 CANYON BEND DRIVE · Dripping Springs, TX 78620

Authorized: Property

(512) 858-1477 Tap to call

MC #345452
USDOT #1188157 USDOT Active

10
Power Units
10
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

COTHERN TRANSPORTATION INC is a Dripping Springs, TX freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Texas. This company has 10 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-345452 and their USDOT number is 1188157.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/14/2025 · last updated May 4, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
MCS-150 Filed 10/14/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 396,875 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 9 states over the past 24 months: TX (9), GA (4), AR (4), MO (2), AL (2), IN (2), IL (2), NC (1), OK (1). Home base: Dripping Springs, Texas.

Safety Record

6 Severe Violations Updated 23 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 9.8 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.8 4 Vehicle Maintenance 8.44 13 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.13 1

Inspection Summary

27
Total
8
Clean
19
With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 44 unique codes

Critical 8

393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.207(a)Axle positioning parts defective/missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.209D-STPALSteering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft1× OOS×1 SW 6
395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1
391.41APCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency when medical certification is required.1× OOS×1 SW 1
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 5

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV3× SW 7
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving2× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3

Hours of Service 2

395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.8Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner)1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 29

393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.209(e)Power steering violations1× SW 6
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× SW 4
396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20011× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19981× SW 4
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak3× SW 3
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp4× SW 2
393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.203(c)Hood not securely fastened1× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper1× SW 2
393.11A1-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored3× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers2× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
393.83(e)Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

COTHERN TRANSPORTATION INC
1007 CANYON BEND DRIVE
DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620

Mailing Address

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COTHERN TRANSPORTATION INC

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 44 unique codes

Critical 8

Unsafe Driving 5

Hours of Service 2

Vehicle Maintenance 29

Locations

Location on Map

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