KOTACO FUELS INC

DOT #201734 • MC #157313
Active

KOTACO FUELS INC is a motor carrier based in FARGO, ND registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 201734 and MC number 157313. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, a span of roughly 52 years. KOTACO FUELS INC reports a fleet of 170 power units and 133 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Liquids/Gases. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 130 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0.77% and 3 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in CO, IN, MN, MO, MT, ND, NE, and NM. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of September 2005. Operating authority is active for: contract carrier.

Company Information

Legal Name
KOTACO FUELS INC
DOT Number
201734
MC Number
157313
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
Jun 1, 1974

Location

Physical Address
1902 7TH AVE N
FARGO, ND 58102
Mailing Address
1902 7TH AVE N
FARGO, ND 58102

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
170
Total Drivers
133
Truck Units
106
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
Liquids/Gases

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for KOTACO FUELS INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

130
Total Inspections
58
Inspections with Violations
15
Out-of-Service Violations
0.77%
Driver OOS Rate
15.46%
Vehicle OOS Rate
3
Reportable Crashes
1
Crashes with Injuries

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Sep 15, 2005

Operating Authority

Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for KOTACO FUELS INC.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 157313 None Active None

Insurance Coverage

FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.

Type Coverage Insurer Effective
BI&PD 2024-01-01 00:00:00
BI&PD 2017-03-01 00:00:00

Service Areas

States where KOTACO FUELS INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.

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