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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 4, 2026
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KOTACO FUELS INC
USDOT 201734 · MC157313 · EIN 45-0332941 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
1902 7TH AVE N, FARGO, ND, 58102
(701) 232-9215 · SHELLY FLAAGAN
92
Low risk
Risk factors
4 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$1M on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
170 / 133
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
111 / 680
Crashes (24 mo)
4
Authority & insurance
Common
None
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Federated Reserve Insurance Company — $1M BIPD · policy 1881062 · eff 01/01/2024
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate15.4% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0.8% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance546 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance97 pts
Other48 pts
Unsafe Driving41 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance26 pts
Not in SMS2 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 10 | 80 | |
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 40 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 36 | |
| 393.45D-BAAL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 36 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 32 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 32 | |
| 393.48A-BIBD | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 32 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 3 | 30 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 28 | |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 24 |
Most inspected states
ND46
CO22
NE16
WY7
SD7
MT4
US3
MN2
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.09 | 0.10 | ≈2–9% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.12 | 0.13 | ≈25–32% | ▲ worse |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3.87 | 3.98 | ≈47–51% | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.66 | 0.70 | — | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-09-29 · 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
A high share of violations are occurring in Lawrence County, SD · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Lawrence County, SD to spot recurring issues
• Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical
Seat belt violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving · low impact
Seat belt 51% · Speeding 29% · Following / lane / reckless 12%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 2 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Following / lane / reckless violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Following / lane / reckless 27% · False log / RODS 27% · Other 27% (1 OOS)
• Defensive-driving refresher on following distance and lane discipline
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 8 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · low impact
Brakes 58% (5 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 18% (1 OOS) · Tires 13% (3 OOS)
• Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
• Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
Projected: could improve up to 32 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: 12 inspections, 19 violations, 0 OOS, 4 clean · trending worse.
1. Other10 viol · 53%
392.2-SLLEWA3 ×5, 392.2-SLLEQP ×2, 392.2-SLLEWG3 ×2
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Vehicle Maintenance7 viol · 37%
396.17C-PI ×2, 393.9A-LBL, 393.45D-B
✓ Do — and document — a real pre-trip and post-trip DVIR
✓ Keep the annual inspection current and records in the truck
≈ 16 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.903).
3. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 5%
392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 22 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.068).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA3 ×5, 396.17C-PI ×2, 392.2-SLLEQP ×2, 392.2-SLLEWG3 ×2
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Crash record — 4 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2026 | Not Reported, CO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 05/29/2025 | MEAD, CO | 1 | ✓ | |
| 02/21/2025 | KIMBALL, NE | ✓ | ||
| 12/03/2024 | ND | ✓ |
Equipment — 79 vehicles seen in inspections
37 trailer33 truck6 incomplete vehicle3 other
Company profile
Officer
SHELLY FLAAGAN
Annual mileage
6.0M mi (2024)
CDL drivers
133
Registered since
1974-06-01
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 20 carriers
Shares identifiers with 20 carriers (19 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROAD TITANS INC | 3620076 | 3 VINs | strong |
| CBF OIL INC | 3928391 | mailing, address | medium |
Activity history (recent)
05/09/2025 — MCS-150 update filed
6.0M mi reported (2024)
01/01/2024 — Insurance filed — Federated Reserve Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 1881062
01/01/2024 — Insurance ended — Federated Mutual Insurance Company
policy 6041666
01/01/2024 — Insurance replaced — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 6041666
12/19/2017 — Insurance name changed — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 6041666
11/16/2017 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/14/2017)
05/19/2017 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
03/22/2017 — Insurance name changed — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Excess · policy 9335045
03/01/2017 — Insurance filed — Federated Mutual Insurance Company
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy 6041666
03/01/2017 — Insurance replaced — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 6041666
12/14/2005 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
REVOKED (03/22/2017)
09/01/1998 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (09/25/1998)
08/06/1998 — Insurance cancelled — FEDERATED MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy 9042051
05/25/1982 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — GRANTED
REVOKED (12/12/2005)
06/01/1974 — Registered with FMCSA
AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
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