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.
195Inspections
13.3%Vehicle OOS Rate
3Crashes
170Power Units
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
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 Rate13.3%
Carrier: 13.3% (26 of 195)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate0.5%
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
Violation Categories · 207 total violations
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.
207total violations across 195 inspections
27violations resulted in out-of-service orders (13%)
Vehicle Maintenance
133
Unsafe Driving
34
Hours of Service
7
Hazardous Materials
27
Other
6
Inspection History · 100 records
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.
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 NumberMC157313
Common AuthorityN
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityN
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondNot 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
Fleet Profile
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.