JOE KOTALIK
AUTHORIZEDDBA: KOTALIK TRANSPORTATION
USDOT
1121760
MC Number
455735
Fleet Size
12
Total Drivers
12
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 6, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
JOE KOTALIK is a small interstate motor carrier based in GAYVILLE, South Dakota, operating 12 power units with 12 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 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 2 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 South Dakota is 8.1% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.8% across 6,346 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
9
Total
56%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY — eff. Apr 2, 2024
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
2
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is JOE KOTALIK authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for JOE KOTALIK (USDOT #1121760) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is JOE KOTALIK's safety record?
JOE KOTALIK has 9 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 JOE KOTALIK operate?
JOE KOTALIK operates 12 power units with 12 drivers on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does JOE KOTALIK transport hazardous materials?
No. JOE KOTALIK does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is JOE KOTALIK located?
JOE KOTALIK is based in GAYVILLE, South Dakota at 44873 309TH ST, 57031. Phone: (605) 660-3534.
What are JOE KOTALIK's out-of-service rates?
JOE KOTALIK's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, 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 0.0%, 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.