KOTTKE TRUCKING INC

AUTHORIZED
211 HWY 212 EAST, BUFFALO LAKE, MN, 55314|(320) 833-5385

USDOT

108173

MC Number

157240

Fleet Size

210

Total Drivers

210

FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: August 23, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.

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Safety overview

KOTTKE TRUCKING INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in BUFFALO LAKE, Minnesota, operating 210 power units with 210 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. Their driver out-of-service rate of 1.8% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 10 crashes on file (3 with injuries). FMCSA records show 274 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl 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.

Driver OOS rate1.8%
National average6.7%
Vehicle OOS rate21.9%
National average23.4%

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
Authorized For Hire
Cargo Carried
N
Hazmat
No
Safety Rating Date
N/A

Inspections

274

Total

74%

Driver %

Driver Inspections274
Vehicle Inspections96
Driver OOS Rate1.8%
Vehicle OOS Rate21.9%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. May 1, 2025

$1,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

Crash history

10

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes3
Tow Crashes10

Frequently asked questions

Is KOTTKE TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?

CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for KOTTKE TRUCKING INC (USDOT #108173) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.

What is KOTTKE TRUCKING INC's safety record?

KOTTKE TRUCKING INC has 274 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 10 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 KOTTKE TRUCKING INC operate?

KOTTKE TRUCKING INC operates 210 power units with 210 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.

Does KOTTKE TRUCKING INC transport hazardous materials?

No. KOTTKE TRUCKING INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is KOTTKE TRUCKING INC located?

KOTTKE TRUCKING INC is based in BUFFALO LAKE, Minnesota at 211 HWY 212 EAST, 55314. Phone: (320) 833-5385.

What are KOTTKE TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rates?

KOTTKE TRUCKING INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.8%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 21.9%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026.