LARRY OTT INC
USDOT 107961 • 3525 E FIR AVE, FERGUS FALLS, MN, 56537
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | AE-000294-01 | ON FILE | Oct 15, 2017 | Oct 15, 2022 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | CA 7654821 | ON FILE | Oct 15, 2010 | Jan 14, 2013 |
Insurance History (16 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN153421 | CANCELLED | Oct 15, 2014 | Nov 10, 2017 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WN153421 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2014 | Oct 15, 2017 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7654821 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2014 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CARGO | CA 7654821 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 7654821 | REPLACED | Oct 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP42209A | REPLACED | Oct 8, 2006 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP42209A | REPLACED | Oct 8, 2006 | Oct 8, 2006 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP42209A | REPLACED | Oct 8, 2006 | Oct 8, 2006 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP42209A | REPLACED | Oct 8, 2006 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN335084 | CANCELLED | May 22, 2002 | Nov 15, 2006 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | TN335084 | REPLACED | May 22, 2002 | Oct 8, 2006 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN264701 | REPLACED | Jul 6, 2000 | Oct 8, 2006 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN264701 | CANCELLED | Jul 6, 2000 | Nov 15, 2006 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN245160 | CANCELLED | Apr 14, 1998 | Jul 6, 2000 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TN204453 | CANCELLED | Sep 18, 1994 | Apr 14, 1998 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP12487A | CANCELLED | Jan 20, 1989 | Feb 26, 2002 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | AE-000294-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2022 | Oct 15, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN153421 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 10, 2017 | Nov 10, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN153421 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2017 | Oct 15, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7654821 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2014 | Oct 15, 2014 |
| CANCEL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7654821 | CARGO | Jan 14, 2013 | Jan 14, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7654821 | CARGO | Oct 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CA 7654821 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP42209A | CARGO | Oct 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP42209A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 15, 2010 | Oct 15, 2010 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN264701 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 15, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN335084 | CARGO | Nov 15, 2006 | Nov 15, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN264701 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2006 | Oct 8, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP42209A | CARGO | Oct 8, 2006 | Oct 8, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN335084 | CARGO | Oct 8, 2006 | Oct 8, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP42209A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 8, 2006 | Oct 8, 2006 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP12487A | CARGO | Feb 26, 2002 | Feb 26, 2002 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN245160 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 6, 2000 | Jul 6, 2000 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN204453 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 14, 1998 | Apr 14, 1998 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-176861 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (8 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC176861 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2010 |
| MC176861 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 23, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 21, 2010 |
| MC176861 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 30, 2002 | — | Unknown |
| MC176861 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC176861 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 18, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC176861 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 15, 1988 | REVOKED | May 8, 2002 |
| MC176861 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 28, 1988 | — | Unknown |
| MC176861 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 29, 1984 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
6 states • 25 inspections
Violation Summary (28 violations from 25 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(a) | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.51(c) | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:999 | 999 | 1 | 1 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (25 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
3 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (3 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 16, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | OSHKOSH | IH 041 NB | ...631238 | LARRY OTT INC |
| Aug 13, 2010 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 30, 1990 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
23 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records