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COTTONWOOD ENTERPRISES INC

DOT 01112961 · MC# 652664 · BUFFALO CENTER, IA

📞 +1 (641) 863-0801✉ FRIESTBRUCE@YAHOO.COM↗ FMCSA SAFER

Active carrier authority since 2026 · insured · no revocations — Grade B

Operation & Authority

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Authority
Active
Common authority
Active
Contract authority
—
Operation
A
Active for
5 months

Fleet

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Power units
2
Drivers
2
Fleet size
B
Officer
BRUCE FRIEST

FF Trust Score

B

85/100

Good — established broker with minor concerns

Authority StatusWhether the broker's FMCSA operating authority is currently active. Inactive = cannot legally broker loads.

Active carrier authority

30/30
Authority AgeHow long the broker has held authority. Newer brokers are higher risk — most failures happen in the first 2 years.

1-6 months in business

5/20
Insurance

BIPD liability insurance on file, current

25/25
Revocation HistoryPast authority revocations by FMCSA. Even if reinstated, a revocation history is a warning sign.

No revocation records

25/25

Data synced daily from FMCSA. Trust Scores are calculated automatically.

History & Compliance

Carrier (trucking) authority

  • Carrier authority — Active

    Current

  • Reinstated

    Jan 22, 2026Archive

  • Authority Revoked

    Aug 19, 2024Archive

  • Reinstated

    Jul 8, 2024Archive

  • Authority Revoked

    Jul 12, 2022Archive

  • Reinstated

    Oct 24, 2018Archive

  • Authority Revoked

    Sep 6, 2016Archive

  • Reinstated

    Nov 25, 2015Archive

  • Authority Revoked

    Mar 4, 2014Archive

  • Reinstated

    Sep 4, 2013Archive

  • Authority Revoked

    May 13, 2013Archive

  • Reinstated

    Sep 7, 2012Archive

  • Authority Revoked

    Jun 4, 2012Archive

  • Reinstated

    Mar 1, 2012Archive

  • Authority Revoked

    Jun 29, 2010Archive

  • Granted

    Mar 20, 2009

Safety

⏳ Coming soon

We're adding this from FMCSA data — not yet available for this carrier.

  • • CSA BASIC scores
  • • Roadside inspections
  • • Crashes
  • • Safety rating

Frequently Asked

Does COTTONWOOD ENTERPRISES INC have active FMCSA authority?

COTTONWOOD ENTERPRISES INC (DOT 01112961) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is B (85/100). They've held active authority 5 months.

What is their insurance status?

Per current records, COTTONWOOD ENTERPRISES INC has financial-responsibility (BIPD) insurance on file.

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