EAST OTTER TAIL TELEPHONE CO
AUTHORIZEDDBA: ARVIG
USDOT
1096699
MC Number
N/A
Fleet Size
95
Total Drivers
159
Last updated: March 24, 2026
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Safety overview
EAST OTTER TAIL TELEPHONE CO is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in PERHAM, Minnesota, operating 95 power units with 159 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 22.2% runs above the national average of 5.51%. No crashes on file. FMCSA records show 9 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 8.6% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 32.6% across 72,644 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
9
Total
69%
Driver %
Insurance on file
No insurance records on file with FMCSA.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is EAST OTTER TAIL TELEPHONE CO authorized to operate?
Yes. EAST OTTER TAIL TELEPHONE CO (USDOT #1096699) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is EAST OTTER TAIL TELEPHONE CO's safety record?
EAST OTTER TAIL TELEPHONE CO has 9 inspections on file and no crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does EAST OTTER TAIL TELEPHONE CO operate?
EAST OTTER TAIL TELEPHONE CO operates 95 power units with 159 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does EAST OTTER TAIL TELEPHONE CO transport hazardous materials?
No. EAST OTTER TAIL TELEPHONE CO does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is EAST OTTER TAIL TELEPHONE CO located?
EAST OTTER TAIL TELEPHONE CO is based in PERHAM, Minnesota at 150 2ND ST SW, 56573. Phone: (218) 346-5500.
What are EAST OTTER TAIL TELEPHONE CO's out-of-service rates?
EAST OTTER TAIL TELEPHONE CO's driver out-of-service rate is 22.2%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Higher than average, which could point to driver compliance issues. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 75.0% (national average: 20.72%). Above average, which may point to vehicle maintenance gaps.