GARY KOTEK TRUCKING INC
USDOT 214402 • 599 3RD ST N, WOOD LAKE, MN, 56297
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-K85538 | ON FILE | Feb 28, 2010 | Apr 8, 2011 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL465285 | ON FILE | Feb 28, 2009 | Feb 28, 2010 |
Insurance History (25 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL465285 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2009 | Feb 28, 2010 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL464212 | CANCELLED | Dec 25, 2008 | Feb 28, 2009 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL464212 | CANCELLED | Dec 25, 2008 | Feb 28, 2009 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL464212 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2008 | Dec 25, 2008 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL464212 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2008 | Dec 25, 2008 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CL464205 | CANCELLED | Mar 21, 2007 | Feb 28, 2008 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL464205 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2007 | Feb 28, 2007 |
| EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CL464205 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2007 | Feb 28, 2008 |
| CENTURY SURETY COMPANY | CARGO | CCP409009 | REPLACED | Mar 21, 2006 | Mar 21, 2007 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | BBRT04668 | CANCELLED | Mar 21, 2005 | Mar 21, 2006 |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | CARGO | IMP 674-46-88 | REPLACED | Mar 18, 2005 | Mar 21, 2005 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 67 92 44 | REPLACED | Apr 21, 2004 | Feb 28, 2007 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | BDKU04211 | REPLACED | Mar 21, 2004 | Mar 18, 2005 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | BDKU04211 | CANCELLED | Mar 21, 2004 | Mar 21, 2005 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 67 92 44 | CANCELLED | Feb 28, 2004 | May 11, 2004 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 67 92 44 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2004 | Apr 21, 2004 |
| OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BIPD/Primary | BA 068 44 38 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 2004 | Feb 28, 2004 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | BDKU03085 | CANCELLED | Mar 21, 2003 | Mar 21, 2004 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 41-740-922-00 | REPLACED | Feb 28, 1999 | Feb 28, 2004 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP82645A | REPLACED | Mar 23, 1998 | Mar 21, 2003 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP82645A | REPLACED | Mar 23, 1998 | Mar 23, 1998 |
| WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | CARGO | AUS 400116 | CANCELLED | Mar 23, 1996 | Mar 23, 1998 |
| HISCOX INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | CARGO | LTM 60837 | REPLACED | Mar 23, 1995 | Mar 23, 1996 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 820406-08284499 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 1994 | Feb 28, 1999 |
| LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | 3AT 62047400 | REPLACED | Mar 23, 1992 | Mar 23, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-K85538 | CARGO | Apr 8, 2011 | Apr 8, 2011 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL465285 | CARGO | Feb 28, 2010 | Feb 28, 2010 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL465285 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2010 | Feb 28, 2010 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL464212 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2009 | Feb 28, 2009 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL464212 | CARGO | Feb 28, 2009 | Feb 28, 2009 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL464212 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 25, 2008 | Dec 25, 2008 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL464212 | CARGO | Dec 25, 2008 | Dec 25, 2008 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL464205 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2008 | Feb 28, 2008 |
| CANCEL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL464205 | CARGO | Feb 28, 2008 | Feb 28, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | CENTURY SURETY COMPANY | CCP409009 | CARGO | Mar 21, 2007 | Mar 21, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | CL464205 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2007 | Feb 28, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 67 92 44 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2007 | Feb 28, 2007 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BBRT04668 | CARGO | Mar 21, 2006 | Mar 21, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP 674-46-88 | CARGO | Mar 21, 2005 | Mar 21, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BDKU04211 | CARGO | Mar 21, 2005 | Mar 21, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BDKU04211 | CARGO | Mar 18, 2005 | Mar 18, 2005 |
| TERM/CANCL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 67 92 44 | BIPD/Primary | May 11, 2004 | May 11, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 67 92 44 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2004 | Apr 21, 2004 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | BDKU03085 | CARGO | Mar 21, 2004 | Mar 21, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 41-740-922-00 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2004 | Feb 28, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. | BA 068 44 38 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 2004 | Feb 28, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP82645A | CARGO | Mar 21, 2003 | Mar 21, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 820406-08284499 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 28, 1999 | Feb 28, 1999 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP82645A | CARGO | Mar 23, 1998 | Mar 23, 1998 |
| CANCEL | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | AUS 400116 | CARGO | Mar 23, 1998 | Mar 23, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | HISCOX INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | LTM 60837 | CARGO | Mar 23, 1996 | Mar 23, 1996 |
| TERM/REPL | LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3AT 62047400 | CARGO | Mar 23, 1995 | Mar 23, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-180213 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (19 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC180213 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 14, 2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2011 |
| MC180213 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2010 |
| MC180213 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 18, 2010 |
| MC180213 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2009 |
| MC180213 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 2, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2009 |
| MC180213 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 28, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2008 |
| MC180213 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 28, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2008 |
| MC180213 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2008 |
| MC180213 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 1, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 21, 2008 |
| MC180213 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 17, 2006 |
| MC180213 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 22, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 21, 2005 |
| MC180213 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Apr 20, 2004 | — | Unknown |
| MC180213 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2004 |
| MC180213 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 14, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 22, 2004 |
| MC180213 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC180213 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 29, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC180213 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 27, 1991 | — | Unknown |
| MC180213 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 29, 1987 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC180213 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 26, 1985 | REVOKED | Mar 31, 2004 |
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 • 54 inspections
Violation Summary (57 violations from 54 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 13 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.9A-DFSL | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 0 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.118 | Cargo securement - boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43D-BIPBS | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.43A-TPV | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60D | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11(a)(1) | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(a) | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70(b)(1)(i) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(a)(1) | Not using the appropriate method to record hours of service | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(b)(2)(ii) | Motor carrier failed to include required user identification data in ELD account | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (54 inspections)
Showing 50 of 54
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKEVILLE | RAMPHOLYOKE AVE | ...300648 | GARY KOTEK TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 3, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKEVILLE | 215TH ST W | ...U86506 | GARY KOTEK TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 16, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | LYLE | 1st St | ...954092 | GARY KOTEK TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 10, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MAPLE GROVE | ISTH 94 | ...581888 | GARY KOTEK TRUCKING INC |
| May 12, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FAIRVIEW | MNTH 23 | ...492506 | GARY KOTEK TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 22, 2021 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | RURAL | I 90 E | ...484039 | GARY KOTEK TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 3, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 17, 2020 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2020 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 12, 2019 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 2, 2018 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 3, 2017 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2014 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 4, 2012 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 9, 2012 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 1, 2012 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 1, 2011 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 20, 2010 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 21, 2008 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2007 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 21, 2006 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 2, 2006 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 27, 2005 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 21, 2003 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 3, 2002 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
54 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 54 events