HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/108173-kottke-trucking-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 21:13 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
KOTTKE TRUCKING INC
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (320) 833-5385, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC157240.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC157240 | Primary | Arch Insurance Company Policy ZACAT3331010 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | May 1, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
25 of 100 · Minnesota avg 25.5%
4 of 277 · Minnesota avg 3.8%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | FL | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Oct 7, 2026 | MS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 6, 2026 | UT | 1 | 7 | Yes |
| Oct 5, 2026 | TN | 1 | 0 | No |
| Sep 28, 2026 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 24, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 17, 2026 | MN | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 15, 2026 | UT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | IL | 1 | 2 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Minnesota average covers 31,537 vehicle and 62,847 driver inspections of all Minnesota-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
156 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 28 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 230 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Minnesota share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 78 | 23 | 50.0% | 65.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 42 | 0 | 26.9% | 16.7% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 32 | 1 | 20.5% | 14.2% |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 11 | 11 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 6 | 1 |
| HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS False Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958E1PC | 6 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 6 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 6 | 0 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 5 | 0 |
| Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922INAT | 4 | 0 |
| Driver failed to manually add shipping document number Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524C2III | 3 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Improper lane change Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLILC | 3 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers Other Driver Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 39222AD | 3 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Minnesota column is the mix across all Minnesota-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | Unincorporated, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 22, 2026 | Saint Pauls, NC | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Orlando, FL | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Not Reported, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 19, 2026 | Unincorporated, FL | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 31, 2025 | Blakeley, MN | 0 | 1 |
| Aug 4, 2025 | Lithonia, GA | 0 | 1 |
| Jul 19, 2025 | Richfield, MN | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 20, 2025 | Pooler, GA | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 14, 2024 | Uncorp., FL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 108173 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC157240 |
| Legal name | KOTTKE TRUCKING INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 210 |
| Drivers | 210 |
| Annual mileage | 17,737,646 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 25, 2008) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 7, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightFresh ProduceMeatU.S. MailCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper Products
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC157240: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Inactive; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC157240: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Inactive |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about KOTTKE TRUCKING INC
What does KOTTKE TRUCKING INC's operating authority allow?
MC157240: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about KOTTKE TRUCKING INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking KOTTKE TRUCKING INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 108173. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (320) 833-5385, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC157240, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (320) 833-5385
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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