KOTTKE TRUCKING INC
Buffalo Lake, MN · MC 157240
From CarrierTrail’s copy of the FMCSA census, published Sep 30, 2026. Record present in this snapshot. Official record: SAFER · Motus
1 note
- Safety rating is more than 5 years old
Observations from public fields, not findings about the company. Check the official record and the context before deciding.
Company identity and reported operations
| USDOT number | 108173 |
|---|---|
| Legal name | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
| Doing business as / DBA | Not reported |
| MC docket identifiers | MC 157240 |
| Reported physical address | 211 HWY 212 EAST, BUFFALO LAKE, MN, 55314, US |
| Reported business phone | (320) 833-5385 |
| Reported power units | 210 |
| Reported drivers | 210 |
| Reported MCS-150 date | Apr 07, 2026 |
| Company officers (as filed) | Kurt Kottke, Kory Kottke |
| Carrier operation | Interstate |
| Census status code | A |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory |
| Safety rating date | Sep 25, 2008 |
Public inspection, violation and crash summary
FMCSA public SMS input records from 2024-08-28 through 2026-08-27.
| Inspections | 278 |
|---|---|
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.8% (5 of 278) |
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 21.9% (21 of 96) |
| Violations | 152 across 93 inspections |
| Out-of-service violations | 26 |
| Crashes | 10 |
| Fatal / injury / tow-away crashes | 0 / 3 / 10 |
| Fatalities / injuries reported | 0 / 3 |
Most frequent published violation codes
39375A3TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS103922SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit73922SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation639345B2BAIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured539530B1ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.5
Crash involvement does not establish fault. Inspection summaries, safety ratings and restricted BASIC measures are different concepts.
Reported cargo and business classification
KOTTKE TRUCKING INC reports AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE in the census and lists 8 cargo categories.
- General freight
- Fresh produce
- Meat
- U.S. mail
- Dry bulk commodities
- Refrigerated food
- Beverages
- Paper products
Record dates and observed changes
- Added to the census (not company founding date)
- Jun 01, 1974
- Carrier-reported MCS-150 filing date
- Apr 07, 2026
- Census source publication
- Sep 30, 2026 10:52 UTC
- First observed by CarrierTrail
- Sep 12, 2026 19:56 UTC
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Public-field differences from up to ten recent census change events are shown below.
No public-field changes are recorded in our observation window for this carrier. This does not mean the carrier never changed its details; tracking begins at the first observation shown above.
Authority and insurance
Authority filings
| Docket | Reported authority type | Reported status | BIPD required | BIPD on file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC157240 | Broker of Property (Except Household Goods) | Inactive | $0 | $1,000,000 |
| MC157240 | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) | Active | $750,000 | $1,000,000 |
Insurance filings
| Docket | Insurer | Coverage | Effective date | Form | Policy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC157240 | Arch Insurance Company | $1,000,000 | May 01, 2026 | BMC-91X | ZACAT3331010 |
Sources and check dates
Checked Oct 01, 2026 16:21 UTC.
- Authority filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:54 UTC.
- Insurance filings source · Published Oct 01, 2026 10:53 UTC.
Missing matches do not establish missing authority or insurance. Filing records are shown as published; check current status before booking.
Operating authority timeline
Status changes and notices recorded against KOTTKE TRUCKING INC’s operating authority dockets, newest first, from the FMCSA authority history and notices datasets.
- GrantedMC157240 · Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)
- TransferredMC157240 · Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)
A notice or status line describes the docket, not the reason behind it. Check Motus for the current status before booking.
Shared contact details
How many other records in the current FMCSA census report the same phone number or the same physical address as USDOT 108173. Companies share offices, agents and phone lines for ordinary reasons; a match is context to check, not a finding.
Explore these reported cargo categories
General freightRefrigerated foodDry bulk commoditiesFresh produce
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