Kotaco Fuels INC Safety Record

DOT# 201734 · Fargo, ND 58102 · 7012329215

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/18/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Kotaco Fuels INC (DOT# 201734) in Fargo, North Dakota has 195 inspections on record with 207 violations and a 13.3% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

195 Inspections
13.3% Vehicle OOS Rate
3 Crashes
170 Power Units

An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.

Vehicle OOS Rate 13.3%
Carrier: 13.3% (26 of 195) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.5%
Carrier: 0.5% (1 of 195) National: 6.4%
63% OOS rate better than 63% of carriers in North Dakota
24% crash rate better than 24% of carriers in North Dakota

FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.

207 total violations across 195 inspections
27 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (13%)
Vehicle Maintenance
133
Unsafe Driving
34
Hours of Service
7
Hazardous Materials
27
Other
6

FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.

Inspected across 10 states
Level 1: 57 (29%) Level 2: 85 (44%) Level 3: 53 (27%)
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/18/2026 ND 3 0 0
03/17/2026 NE 3 0 0
02/24/2026 ND 3 0 0
02/23/2026 MO 2 0 0
02/19/2026 NM 2 0 0
02/02/2026 NE 1 0 0
01/19/2026 WY 2 0 0
01/14/2026 ND 3 0 0
12/23/2025 CO 2 0 0
12/20/2025 ND 3 0 0
1 injury crash
29-MAY-25 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
29-MAY-25 CO 0 1 0
21-FEB-25 NE 0 0 0
03-DEC-24 ND 0 0 0

FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.

MC/MX Number MC157313
Common Authority N
Contract Authority Active
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Excess Federated Mutual Insurance Co. $5,000 03/01/2017
BIPD/Primary Federated Reserve Insurance Company $1,000 01/01/2024

Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.

Power Units 170
Drivers 133
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 06/01/1974
MCS-150 Filed 20250509 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 6,000,000
Address 1902 7th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102