KOTACO FUELS INC
USDOT 201734 • 1902 7TH AVE N, FARGO, ND, 58102
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-157313 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 14, 2017 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 6041666 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2017 | Dec 19, 2017 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 6041666 | ON FILE | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
Insurance History (12 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 6041666 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 6041666 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2017 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 6041666 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 6041666 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 6041666 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 6041666 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 1, 2017 | Dec 19, 2017 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 6041666 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 6041666 | REPLACED | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9335044 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 14, 1998 | Mar 22, 2017 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 9335045 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 14, 1998 | Mar 22, 2017 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Excess | 087663 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 1987 | Aug 6, 1998 |
| FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 9042051 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 1987 | Aug 6, 1998 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 6041666 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2024 | Jan 1, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 6041666 | BIPD/Excess | Dec 19, 2017 | Dec 19, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 6041666 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 19, 2017 | Dec 19, 2017 |
| NAMECHG | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9335045 | BIPD/Excess | Mar 22, 2017 | Mar 22, 2017 |
| NAMECHG | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9335044 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 22, 2017 | Mar 22, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 6041666 | BIPD/Excess | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 6041666 | BIPD/Excess | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 6041666 | BIPD/Excess | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 6041666 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 6041666 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 6041666 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 6041666 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2017 | Mar 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 9042051 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 1998 | Aug 6, 1998 |
| CANCEL | FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 087663 | BIPD/Excess | Aug 6, 1998 | Aug 6, 1998 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-157313 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-157313 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC157313 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 16, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 14, 2017 |
| MC157313 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | May 19, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC157313 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 14, 2005 | REVOKED | Mar 22, 2017 |
| MC157313 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 1, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 22, 1998 |
| MC157313 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 25, 1982 | REVOKED | Dec 12, 2005 |
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
10 states • 198 inspections
Violation Summary (129 violations from latest 100 of 198 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 13 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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 | 5 | 5 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 5 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 3 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 3 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:178.345-6-HMP | HM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 supports and anchoring requirements. | 3 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.328D-HMM | HM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.516(c)(6) | Placard damaged deteriorated or obscured | 2 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.600C1-HMER | Emergency response information not available | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:177.823A-HMTVMCMID | Movement of damaged hazmat packages | 1 | 1 | 9 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:173.24B1-HMNBP | HM (Non-Bulk Packaging) -HM/DG leaking in or from a package | 1 | 1 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:177.817E2-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8E-HOSPDOOS | False record of duty status | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.502A1-HMPP | Placarding general requirements | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSURR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817A-HMSP | Placarding violation | 1 | 1 | 8 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.602A-HMER | HM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:172.519D1-HMPMC | HM (Placarding) - The background color symbol text numerals and inner border on a placard must be as specified in 172.521 through 172.560 of this subpart as a | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2IRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:172.200(a) | Hazmat shipping papers missing/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.817(e)(2) | 177.817(e)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:107.620(b) | 107.620(b) | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
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 (198 inspections)
Showing 50 of 198
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
19 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (19 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2025 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | MEAD | I 25 MP 247 | ...319006 | KOTACO FUELS INC |
| Feb 21, 2025 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | KIMBALL | US-30 | ...105782 | KOTACO FUELS INC |
| Dec 3, 2024 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 90TH ST NE | ...372221 | KOTACO FUELS INC |
| Jul 3, 2023 | CO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | THORNTON | I25 AT MP 225 | ...446532 | KOTACO FUELS INC |
| Nov 9, 2022 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | BISMARCK | — | ...341007 | KOTACO FUELS INC |
| Sep 20, 2022 | ND | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | ...289872 | CBF OIL SKELGAS WTT FUEL SERVICES |
| May 9, 2022 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | ...563243 | CBF OIL SKELGAS WTT FUEL SERVICES |
| Feb 16, 2022 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHEYENNE | I-80 MP 342.01 | ...547819 | CBF OIL SKELGAS WTT FUEL SERVICES |
| Nov 30, 2021 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | ...LY9561 | KOTACO FUELS INC |
| Jun 21, 2021 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | N-88 / MILEPOST 5.5 / NEAR STEGALL RD | ...206167 | KOTACO FUELS INC |
| May 5, 2021 | NE | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BRULE | I- 80 / MILEPOST 115 | ...JT2930 | KOTACO FUELS INC |
| Nov 18, 2020 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 4, 2020 | WY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 24, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2019 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| May 31, 2019 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 2, 2019 | ND | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 23, 2016 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2011 | ND | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
34 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 34 events