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Generated Sep 22, 2026
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KOTTKE TRUCKING INC
USDOT 108173 · MC157240 · EIN 41-1358720 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
211 HWY 212 EAST, BUFFALO LAKE, MN, 55314
(320) 833-5385 · KURT KOTTKE
85
Low risk
Risk factors
10 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
210 / 210
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
274 / 1228
Crashes (24 mo)
10
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
Inactive
Arch Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy ZACAT3331010 · eff 05/01/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate21.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate1.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance595 pts
Unsafe Driving368 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance217 pts
Other66 pts
Driver Fitness48 pts
Not in SMS5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 11 | 11 | 200 |
| 395.8E1PC | Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 98 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 1 | 72 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 44 | |
| 392.2-SLLILC | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 40 | |
| 393.9T | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 36 | |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 35 | |
| 392.2-INAT | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 35 | |
| 392.2-SLLS4 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 30 | |
| 392.2-SLLLR | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 27 |
Most inspected states
FL31
MN30
TN24
KY24
IA24
GA20
NC17
MS12
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.88 | 1.92 | ≈28–35% | ▲ worse |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.36 | 0.37 | ≈61–68% (near 65) | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.09 | 0.09 | — | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.94 | 4.01 | ≈48–52% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-15 · 2 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
False log / RODS violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · medium impact
False log / RODS 52% · Log / ELD device 27% · Following / lane / reckless 10%
• Audit ELD edits and duty-status annotations weekly; a false log is a high-severity, high-visibility violation
• Retrain on correct logging and never letting a load pressure a driver into a false entry
Projected: could improve up to 30 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
A high share of violations are occurring in IA · medium impact
• Review the inspections from IA to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Speeding 36% · Following / lane / reckless 27% · Other 20%
• Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
• Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected: could improve up to 19 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Tires violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Tires 36% (11 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 31% (6 OOS) · Brakes 23% (1 OOS)
• Gauge and thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
• Replace before tread hits the limit; correct low pressure immediately
Projected: could improve up to 28 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 34 inspections, 18 violations, 0 OOS, 22 clean · improving.
1. Other8 viol · 44%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×3, 396.3A1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Vehicle Maintenance6 viol · 33%
393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 393.95A1, 392.22B-DFPWD
✓ Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip
✓ Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch; put brakes on the PM schedule
≈ 19 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.955).
3. Hours-of-Service Compliance2 viol · 11%
395.8E1PC, 395.30B1-ELDDFR
✓ Log in and annotate the ELD correctly every day; fix edits promptly
✓ Plan trips around available hours — never falsify a log
≈ 58 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.27).
Repeat offenders: 393.45B2-B-AIR ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×3, 392.2-SLLEWA2 ×3
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Crash record — 10 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, GA | ✓ | ||
| 03/22/2026 | SAINT PAULS, NC | ✓ | ||
| 03/10/2026 | ORLANDO, FL | ✓ | ||
| 02/21/2026 | Not Reported, GA | ✓ | ||
| 01/19/2026 | UNINCORPORATED, FL | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/31/2025 | BLAKELEY, MN | 1 | ✓ | |
| 08/04/2025 | LITHONIA, GA | 1 | ✓ | |
| 07/19/2025 | RICHFIELD, MN | ✓ | ||
| 04/20/2025 | POOLER, GA | ✓ | ||
| 11/14/2024 | UNCORP., FL | ✓ |
Equipment — 108 vehicles seen in inspections
55 trailer53 truck
Company profile
Officer
KURT KOTTKE
Annual mileage
17.7M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
210
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 17 carriers
Shares identifiers with 17 carriers (16 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAWRENCE TRANSPORTATION COMPANY | 124408 | 9 VINs | strong |
| SERVICE TRUCKING INC | 184218 | 5 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
05/01/2026 — Insurance filed — Arch Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy ZACAT3331010
05/01/2026 — Insurance ended — Arch Insurance Company
policy ZACAT3331010
05/01/2026 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT3331009
04/07/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
17.7M mi reported (2025)
05/01/2025 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT3331008
05/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT3331007
05/01/2023 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT3331006
05/01/2022 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT3331005
05/01/2021 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT3331004
05/01/2020 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT3331003
04/24/2020 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy 83MSLP4795
05/01/2019 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT3331002
05/01/2018 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT3331001
05/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT3331000
05/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT3327100
05/01/2015 — Insurance replaced — ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy ZACAT3307200
04/01/2014 — Insurance replaced — SPARTA INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 024TU00024
02/22/2013 — Insurance cancelled — WESTERN SURETY CO.
SURETY · policy 58251503
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