OTTER TAIL POWER CO
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
107962
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
180
Total Drivers
215
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 30, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
OTTER TAIL POWER CO is a large interstate motor carrier based in FERGUS FALLS, Minnesota, operating 180 power units with 215 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. They have 2 crashes on file. FMCSA records show 16 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Minnesota is 9.0% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 32.7% across 74,717 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Private (Property)
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
16
Total
70%
Driver %
Insurance on file
CarrierOwl's current public FMCSA filing snapshot returned no matching insurance rows. This does not prove that no private coverage exists; verify current requirements and filings directly with FMCSA and the carrier.
Crash history
2
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is OTTER TAIL POWER CO authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for OTTER TAIL POWER CO (USDOT #107962) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is OTTER TAIL POWER CO's safety record?
OTTER TAIL POWER CO has 16 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 2 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does OTTER TAIL POWER CO operate?
OTTER TAIL POWER CO operates 180 power units with 215 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does OTTER TAIL POWER CO transport hazardous materials?
No. OTTER TAIL POWER CO does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is OTTER TAIL POWER CO located?
OTTER TAIL POWER CO is based in FERGUS FALLS, Minnesota at 215 S CASCADE ST, 56537-2897. Phone: (218) 739-8200.
What are OTTER TAIL POWER CO's out-of-service rates?
OTTER TAIL POWER CO's driver out-of-service rate is 6.3%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 57.1%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.