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WILLIAM COTTON

DBA · COTTON'S ACE HARDWARE
USDOT  605448 Inactive Interstate
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location_onCOLUMBIA, IL databaseFMCSA public records
Power Units
1
Trucks + tractors
Drivers
1
1.00 per truck
Authority Age
31 yr
Since 1995
Safety Rating
Unrated
No DOT rating

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Authority Status Inactive

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Established Carrier

31 years of continuous operating authority.

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Unrated

No DOT safety rating on file — common, not disqualifying on its own.

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FAQ · WILLIAM COTTON

Is WILLIAM COTTON a legitimate motor carrier?

WILLIAM COTTON is registered with FMCSA under USDOT number 605448. Operating authority status is currently Inactive.

Where is WILLIAM COTTON based?

WILLIAM COTTON lists its physical address in COLUMBIA, IL in FMCSA records. The physical state and city fields are provided by the carrier on their MCS-150 form.

Is USDOT 605448 active?

USDOT 605448 (WILLIAM COTTON) operating authority status is currently Inactive. Data is sourced from live FMCSA federal records.

How many trucks does WILLIAM COTTON operate?

WILLIAM COTTON reports 1 power unit and employs 1 driver to FMCSA. These figures come from the carrier's most recent MCS-150 filing.

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