KOTTKE TRUCKING INC
USDOT 108173 • 211 HWY 212 EAST, BUFFALO LAKE, MN, 55314
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT3331008 | ON FILE | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2025 |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 83MSLP4795 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2001 | Apr 24, 2020 |
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | SURETY | 58251503 | ON FILE | Jun 27, 1988 | Feb 22, 2013 |
Insurance History (22 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT3331007 | REPLACED | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2024 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT3331006 | REPLACED | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2023 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT3331005 | REPLACED | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT3331004 | REPLACED | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2021 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT3331003 | REPLACED | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2020 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT3331002 | REPLACED | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2019 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT3331001 | REPLACED | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2018 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT3331000 | REPLACED | May 1, 2016 | May 1, 2017 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT3327100 | REPLACED | May 1, 2015 | May 1, 2016 |
| ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ZACAT3307200 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2014 | May 1, 2015 |
| SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 024TU00024 | REPLACED | May 1, 2009 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 2071250987 | CANCELLED | Jan 10, 2008 | May 1, 2009 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 223475703 | CANCELLED | Aug 18, 2005 | Jan 10, 2008 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 223475703 | CANCELLED | May 1, 2002 | Aug 18, 2005 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 823MXA80224843 | CANCELLED | Aug 1, 2001 | May 1, 2002 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP00285M | CANCELLED | Jul 26, 2001 | Aug 31, 2001 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP00285M | REPLACED | Jul 26, 2001 | Aug 1, 2001 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP00285M | CANCELLED | Jul 26, 2001 | Aug 31, 2001 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP00285M | REPLACED | Jul 26, 2001 | Aug 1, 2001 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP00285M | REPLACED | Jul 19, 1989 | Jul 26, 2001 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP285 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 1989 | Jul 26, 2001 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP285 | REPLACED | Jul 19, 1989 | Jul 19, 1989 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3331008 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2025 | May 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3331007 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2024 | May 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3331006 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2023 | May 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3331005 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3331004 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2021 | May 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3331003 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
| CANCEL | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 83MSLP4795 | CARGO | Apr 24, 2020 | Apr 24, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3331002 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3331001 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2018 | May 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3331000 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2017 | May 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3327100 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2016 | May 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | ZACAT3307200 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2015 | May 1, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY | 024TU00024 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| CANCEL | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 58251503 | SURETY | Feb 22, 2013 | Feb 22, 2013 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 2071250987 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2009 | May 1, 2009 |
| CANCEL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 223475703 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 10, 2008 | Jan 10, 2008 |
| CANCEL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 223475703 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 18, 2005 | Aug 18, 2005 |
| CANCEL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | 823MXA80224843 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2002 | May 1, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00285M | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 2001 | Aug 31, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00285M | CARGO | Aug 31, 2001 | Aug 31, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00285M | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2001 | Aug 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00285M | CARGO | Aug 1, 2001 | Aug 1, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP00285M | CARGO | Jul 26, 2001 | Jul 26, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP285 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 26, 2001 | Jul 26, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP285 | CARGO | Jul 19, 1989 | Jul 19, 1989 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC157240 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2009 |
| MC157240 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 6, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2009 |
| MC157240 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2005 |
| MC157240 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 22, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2005 |
| MC157240 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Jul 18, 1988 | TRANSFERRED | Nov 15, 1989 |
| MC157240 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 1, 1986 | — | Unknown |
| MC157240 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 1, 1986 | — | Unknown |
| MC157240 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 8, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC157240 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 2, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC157240 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 5, 1983 | — | Unknown |
| MC157240 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 5, 1982 | — | 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
30 states • 353 inspections
Violation Summary (102 violations from latest 100 of 353 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 10 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 8 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 8 | 8 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2C | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9T | Inoperable tail lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPD | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-PROP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3-ELDMF | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2-ELDNISDT | HOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to pr | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75A2 | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 1 | 1 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82DUMT | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A | Tires/tubes - general defects | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A3-HOSPRNP | Driving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.51A-SOUT | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB | 390.21TB | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
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 (353 inspections)
Showing 50 of 353
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTH FULTON | BOAT ROCK BLVD SW AT FULTON INDUSTRIAL BLVD | ...224637 | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 21, 2026 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | Not Reported | I285 EXPY AT S COBB DR | ...388832 | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 19, 2026 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | I-75 (SR-93A) | ...303794 | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 31, 2025 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BLAKELEY | NB USTH 169 @ 270TH ST | ...303814 | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 4, 2025 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LITHONIA | I 20 W NEAR PANOLA RD | ...224662 | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 19, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | RICHFIELD | E ISTH 494 E OF PORTLAND AVE | ...303802 | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 20, 2025 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | POOLER | I 95 NB NEAR I 16 | ...224643 | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 14, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNCORP. | CR-557A | ...303803 | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 2, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | ORLANDO | RAMP FROM I-4 E TO FLORIDAS TPKE N | ...224661 | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 28, 2024 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARIETTA | I 75 SB AT DELK RD | ...348604 | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 9, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | LANCASTER | N 3100 DALLAS AVE | ...311296 | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
| May 10, 2024 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | I-75 SB | ...303827 | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
| Mar 21, 2024 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | STATE ROAD 91 (RONALD REAGAN TURNPIKE) | ...348592 | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
| Feb 28, 2024 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED | HWY 27 | ...N30820 | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 30, 2023 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | JACKSONVILLE | I-295 (DAMES POINT BRIDGE) | ...224650 | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
| May 19, 2023 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | STATE ROAD 91 / FLORIDA TURNPIKE | ...303828 | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
| May 7, 2023 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-24 | ...303811 | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
| May 6, 2023 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | QUARTER LOOP 10 EXIT RP | ...224655 | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
| Apr 7, 2023 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | GOODLETTSVILLE | I-65 S ENT RAMP | ...JF8186 | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 30, 2022 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | UNINCORPORATED DAVENPORT | US HWY 17-92 N | ...495364 | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 13, 2022 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | UNINCORPORATED | INTERSTATE 10 WESTBOUND | ...566798 | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 12, 2022 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | GROVELAND | SR-19 | ...633569 | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 22, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-24 | ...891381 | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 1, 2022 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | UNINCORPORATED | I-285 1535 FT EAST BOULDERCREST RD | ...303794 | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
| Aug 18, 2022 | MS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | TUPELO | 22 | ...903652 | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
Compliance Timeline
53 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 53 events