Kevin Bitker Trucking INC Safety Record

DOT# 619577 · Bemidji, MN 56601 · 2182808222

A

Excellent safety record — scored 0/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 02/15/2026

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

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

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Kevin Bitker Trucking INC (DOT# 619577) in Bemidji, Minnesota has 18 inspections on record with 16 violations and a 11.1% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

18 Inspections
11.1% Vehicle OOS Rate
0 Crashes
8 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 11.1%
Carrier: 11.1% (2 of 18) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 0.0%
Carrier: 0.0% (0 of 18) National: 6.4%
58% OOS rate better than 58% of carriers in Minnesota
35% crash rate better than 35% of carriers in Minnesota

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.

16 total violations across 18 inspections
2 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (12%)
Vehicle Maintenance
9
Unsafe Driving
7

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 5 states: MN, ND, NE, SD, WI
Level 1: 1 (6%) Level 2: 5 (28%) Level 3: 12 (67%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
02/15/2026 ND 3 0 0
12/15/2025 MN 3 0 0
11/05/2025 NE 3 0 0
10/31/2025 MN 2 1 0
08/12/2025 MN 3 0 0
07/25/2025 MN 3 0 0
06/09/2025 SD 3 0 0
05/07/2025 MN 3 0 0
04/01/2025 WI 2 0 0
10/15/2024 WI 2 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 MC740097
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/Primary Northland Insurance Company $1,000 04/01/2025

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 8
Drivers 8
Fleet Size Small Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat Yes
Operating Since 11/03/1995
MCS-150 Filed 20250730 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 738,440
Address 23119 Beltrami Line Rd, Bemidji, MN 56601