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Carrier profile · USDOT 2386633 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Cory Cottongim

DBA Ole Smoky Distillery · Newport, TN · Interstate carrier · Since 2013
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper Products+2 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (423) 415-7677
11
Power units
8
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
200K
Annual miles
13 yr
Registered
82
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1 fatal crash in 24 months. Vehicle OOS above average: 33.3% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating10/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
33.3%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 1 of 3 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 3 inspections
Crashes
2
1 fatal2 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 5.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
3
People injured
2
Fatalities
1
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
11
Power units
7
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
8
Drivers
8
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
General FreightLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesMoonshine Distillery Company Items and Supplies
Annual mileage
200,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2386633
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Cory Cottongim
DBA
Ole Smoky Distillery
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Mar 13, 2013
Last MCS-150
Apr 13, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
8 (8)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Cory Cottongim's USDOT number?

Cory Cottongim's USDOT number is 2386633.

Is Cory Cottongim authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Cory Cottongim's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections, a 33.3% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 2 reportable crashes (1 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Cory Cottongim's fleet?

11 power units and 8 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 13, 2026.

Where is Cory Cottongim located?

Cory Cottongim is located at 100 Tevet Way, Newport, TN, 37821. Phone: (423) 415-7677.

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