KEVIN BITKER TRUCKING INC
USDOT 619577 • 23119 BELTRAMI LINE RD, BEMIDJI, MN, 56601
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-740097 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 4, 2016 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP85764A | ON FILE | Apr 1, 2016 | Apr 1, 2025 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP85764A | NAME CHANGED | Mar 10, 2011 | May 2, 2016 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP85764A | REPLACED | Mar 10, 2011 | Apr 1, 2016 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP85764A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2025 | Apr 1, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP85764A | BIPD/Primary | May 2, 2016 | May 2, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP85764A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2016 | Apr 1, 2016 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC740097 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 29, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2016 |
| MC740097 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 18, 2011 | — | 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
5 states • 19 inspections
Violation Summary (16 violations from 19 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.110B3-C | Cargo securement - logs | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (19 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 28, 2023 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | MCKINLEY | MNTH 64 | ...553593 | KEVIN BITKER TRUCKING INC |
| Jan 6, 2016 | SD | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 2015 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
7 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records