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COTHERN TRANSPORTATION INC

  • 1188157
  • 1007 CANYON BEND DRIVE
    DRIPPING SPRINGS, TX 78620
  • 10
  • 10
  • 27

Safety Rating & OOS Rates

(As of 04/15/2026 updated daily from SAFER )

Not Rated

Out of Service Rates

Type OOS % National Avg %
Vehicle 27.8 23.4
Driver 7.1 6.7
Hazmat 4.4

Licensing and Insurance

(As of 04/15/2026 updated hourly from L&I )

Active For-Hire Authority
Type Yes/No MC#/MX#
Property Yes MC-345452
Passenger No
Household Goods No
Broker No

BASIC Status (Public Property Carrier View) FAST Act of 2015

Behavior Analysis & Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) Based on a 24-month record ending March 27, 2026

On-Road Performance
10.64 Not Public 0.89 8.40 0 Not Public 0.12
On-Road Performance Detail
6
3-8 driver inspections with Unsafe Driving Violations
10.3
Combination Carrier
Not Public
27
4
21-100 relevant driver inspections
17
12
11-20 relevant vehicle inspections
27
0
No Safety Event Grouping
Not Public
27
1
21-100 relevant driver inspections
Investigation Results
No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered N/A No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered Not Public No Acute/Critical Violations Discovered

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Violation Summary

Violations: 57

Violations Description # Violations # OOS Violations Violation Severity Weight BASIC
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. 3 0 7 Unsafe Driving
392.2-INAT Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving. 2 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.2LC Improper lane change 1 0 5 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation. 1 0 3 Unsafe Driving
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit. 1 0 4 Unsafe Driving
395.8 Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) 1 0 1 HOS Compliance
395.8A1-HOSP HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed. 2 2 5 HOS Compliance
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain: 1 0 7 HOS Compliance
391.41APC Medical (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 1 1 Driver Fitness
393.11A1-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.203C-CBP Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.207(a) Axle positioning parts defective/missing 1 1 7 Vehicle Maint.
393.209D-STPAL Steering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft. 1 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.209(e) Power steering violations 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured. 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.45DLPC Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(a) Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 2 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(d)(3) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 3 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth. 1 0 8 Vehicle Maint.
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. 2 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.83(e) Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab. 1 0 1 Vehicle Maint.
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 4 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on. 1 1 6 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative. 1 0 2 Vehicle Maint.
393.9A-LTSIR Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit 1 0 6 Vehicle Maint.
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection. 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber 1 0 4 Vehicle Maint.
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination. 2 2 0 Vehicle Maint.
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3 0 3 Vehicle Maint.

Inspection History

Total Inspections: 27

Report Vehicle Measure
Inspection Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Type Severity Weight
(SW) 		Time Weight
(TiW)
1/21/2026 GA1400001058 GA AHH999 KS TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-INAT Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving 5  
1/14/2026 GA1366000450 GA AHH999 KS TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
12/8/2025 TXV252137718 TX 1L05322 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.207(a) Axle positioning parts defective/missing (OOS) 7 + 2 (OOS)  
10/24/2025 MO0230000757 MO 157366 KS TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth 8  
395.8E-HOSPD HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain 7  
10/12/2025 AL1928003617 AL 176615 KS TRUCK TRACTOR   3
393.78A-WS Washers - Inoperative washing system. 1  
393.11A1-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) missing 2  
393.203C-CBP Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened 2  
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 1  
10/1/2025 GA1400000868 GA 137817 KS TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.2-INAT Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving 5  
10/1/2025 GA1328000583 GA 137817 KS TRUCK TRACTOR   3
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
9/25/2025 IN9108000826 IN PWP176615 AR STRAIGHT TRUCK   2
395.8A1-HOSP HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed (OOS) 5 + 2 (OOS)  
392.2-SLLS2 State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit 4  
392.16-D Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV 7  
391.41APC Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency (OOS) 1 + 2 (OOS)  
392.2-SLLLR State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation 3  
9/18/2025 TXV252028270 TX 66U345N TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 1  
8/7/2025 TXV251940256 TX 1M60956 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.209(e) Power steering violations 6  
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
393.55(d)(3) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 2001 4  
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
8/5/2025 IL5005320011 IL 176615 KS TRUCK TRACTOR   2
392.2LC Improper lane change 5  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
6/30/2025 TXV251920486 TX 39N213N TX TRUCK TRACTOR   2
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers 1  
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection 4  
5/30/2025 AR5260000434 AR K828291 AR TRUCK TRACTOR   2
4/24/2025 NC0006751795 NC K828291 AR TRUCK TRACTOR   2
4/2/2025 ALRHCV003388 AL K828291 AR TRUCK TRACTOR   2
395.8 Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) 1  
3/11/2025 TXV251804302 TX 1L32367 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
3/7/2025 OKPE15185328 OK K828291 AR TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
396.3A1-BALAC Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber 4  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.83(e) Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab 1  
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored 1  
396.3(a)1BOS Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
393.209D-STPAL Steering - Pitman arm loose on the output shaft (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9A-LHLI Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative 6  
2/16/2025 IL4178770090 IL 157368 KS TRUCK TRACTOR   1
1/2/2025 AR8020000406 AR K828291 AR TRUCK TRACTOR   1
11/1/2024 AR5860000213 AR K829399 AR TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9A-LSLIWR Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on (OOS) 6 + 2 (OOS)  
393.45B2-B-AIR Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured 4  
395.8A1-HOSP HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed (OOS) 5 + 2 (OOS)  
393.9A-LTSIR Lighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit 6  
393.9A-LSLI Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. 6  
10/18/2024 MOW190000665 MO 157368 KS TRUCK TRACTOR   1
9/24/2024 IN8283008520 IN K828839 AR TRUCK TRACTOR   1
9/14/2024 TXV241541473 TX 1M22323 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
396.5(b) Oil and/or grease leak 3  
9/9/2024 TXV241544867 TX 1L32367 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
8/20/2024 AR7880000294 AR K828839 AR TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.95(f) Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper 2  
393.95A1 Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. 2  
393.45D-B Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection 4  
396.17C-PI Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection 4  
393.9A-LSML Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative 2  
7/2/2024 TXV241459385 TX 1M22323 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp 2  
396.3(a)1BOS BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination (OOS) 0 + 2 (OOS)  
393.45B2UV Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle 4  
393.45DLPC Brake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit 4  
393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance 1  
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt 4  
393.55(e) No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 4  
393.45 Brake tubing and hose adequacy 4  
393.47(a) Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition 4  
4/24/2024 TXV241394834 TX 1N35675 TX TRUCK TRACTOR   1

Reviewed-Not Preventable Crash Activity (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 0

This carrier has no crashes to display.

Crashes Included in SMS (vehicles involved in crashes)

Total Number of Crashes: 1

Report Vehicle Crash Measure = Sum of the Total Weight (TotW)
Date Number State Plate Number Plate State Fatal Inj. Tow. HM Severity Weight
(SW) 		Time Weight
(TiW) 		Total Weight
(TotW)
2/16/2025 ILX003726776 IL 157368 KS 0 0 Yes No 1 1 1

Investigation Results

Acute/Critical Violations: 0

This carrier has no Acute/Critical violations to display.

Summary of Activities

The summary includes information on the 5 most recent investigations and 24 months of inspections and crash history.

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Enforcement Cases

(Six years as of 04/15/2026 updated monthly from FMCSA )

No penalties found

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