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Carrier profile · USDOT 2281534 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James Gregory Cothran

DBA Cothran Towing · Belton, SC · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2012
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral Freight
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (864) 338-5738
6
Power units
2
Drivers
6
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
12K
Annual miles
14 yr
Registered
87
/ 100
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Driver OOS well above average: 16.7% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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
0.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 0 of 4 inspections
Driver out-of-service
16.7%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 6 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
6
Driver inspections
6
Vehicle inspections
4
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
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
6
Power units
6
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General Freight
Annual mileage
12,000 mi (2011)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2281534
MC / docket
None
Legal name
James Gregory Cothran
DBA
Cothran Towing
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Mar 8, 2012
Last MCS-150
Jul 16, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
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 James Gregory Cothran's USDOT number?

James Gregory Cothran's USDOT number is 2281534.

Is James Gregory Cothran authorized to operate?

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

What is James Gregory Cothran's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 6 roadside inspections, a 0.0% vehicle and 16.7% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is James Gregory Cothran's fleet?

6 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jul 16, 2024.

Where is James Gregory Cothran located?

James Gregory Cothran is located at 141 Cothran Circle, Belton, SC, 29627. Phone: (864) 338-5738.

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