- Contract authority is currently revoked as of Apr 3, 2023 · Docket MC1410767.
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 1,150 days (since Mar 25, 2023). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
KOTZER EXCAVATING INC is a motor carrier based in ALBANY, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1157178. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 16 power units and 20 drivers, with 12 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Most carriers are unrated until they undergo a compliance review — being unrated is not, by itself, a red flag, but it does mean federal investigators have not formally evaluated the carrier's safety management practices. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
KOTZER EXCAVATING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 16 power units and 20 drivers, with 3 years on FMCSA's records, based in Albany, MN. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 200% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MN (8) and ND (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (42.9% of violations); top code 393.87A-FPLA (Warning flags on projecting loads missing) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 16 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 20 drivers; Kenworth, Peterbilt, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Compliance
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 58,118 ACTIVE carriers operating 8–24 power units (±50% of this carrier's 16 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morelos (MN) | 8 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 24, 2025 |
| North Dakota (ND) | 1 | 0 | 0.0% | Sep 24, 2024 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | 7 | |
| Great Dane | 2 | |
| Peterbilt | 2 | |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| GMC | 1 | |
| Holr | 1 | |
| Manac | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (12 rows) View all 12 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 86204499 | Oct 24, 2025 | MN | 2 | CLOQUET MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.87A-FPLA | No |
| 85332007 | Jul 21, 2025 | MN | 3 | WINGER MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS1 | No |
| 85280780 | Jul 15, 2025 | MN | 2 | ERSKINE MN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 393.87A-FPLA | No |
| 83151293 | Nov 7, 2024 | MN | 3 | WAITE PARK MN |
FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 390.21TB2-DOT | No |
| 82801827 | Sep 26, 2024 | MN | 1 | SAINT JOSEPH MN |
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 391.41(a) | No |
| 82763004 | Sep 24, 2024 | ND | 2 | BUXTON ND |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82740720 | Sep 17, 2024 | MN | 3 | MANKATO MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 82124796 | Jul 10, 2024 | MN | 3 | AVON MN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| 81716120 | May 22, 2024 | MN | 3 | MOORHEAD MN |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79522486 | Aug 24, 2023 | ND | 1 | APPLE CREEK REST AREA |
KW TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 79121868 | Jul 12, 2023 | MN | 3 | — |
KW STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 79009450 | Jun 21, 2023 | ND | 1 | JAMESTOWN REST AREA |
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.75(a)(3), 393.45(b)(2), 393.75(c) | Yes |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2023 | MC1410767 | Contract | REVOKED | Apr 3, 2023 |
MC Certificate Documents (2 PDFs)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2023 | MC1410767-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | View PDF → |
| Apr 29, 2022 | MC1410767-P | CPL | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (1 row)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA | S2498433 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 12, 2022 | Mar 25, 2023 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| AVON MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| CLOQUET MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| ERSKINE MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| MANKATO MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| MOORHEAD MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| SAINT JOSEPH MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| WAITE PARK MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| WINGER MN | MN | 1 | 0 |
| APPLE CREEK REST AREA | ND | 1 | 0 |
| BUXTON ND | ND | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
| 393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC1410767
Contract · REVOKED · MC
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SELECTIVE INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
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How to verify KOTZER EXCAVATING INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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