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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 8, 2026
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GARY KOTEK TRUCKING INC
USDOT 214402 · MC180213 · EIN 41-1407086 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
599 3RD ST N, WOOD LAKE, MN, 56297
(507) 485-3595 · ANDREW L KOTEK
81
Low risk
Risk factors
Vehicle OOS 28.6% — above the 22% national average2 crashes in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
36 / 36
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
42 / 186
Crashes (24 mo)
2
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA-K85538 · eff 02/28/2010
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate28.6% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance139 pts
Unsafe Driving44 pts
Other8 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance3 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.9A-LHLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 30 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 28 | |
| 393.207F-SDAS | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 27 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 2 | 16 | |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 12 |
| 393.209E-SPSLA | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.55C2-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 8 | |
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 6 |
Most inspected states
MN16
SD12
ND4
NE4
IA4
WI1
KS1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 1.02 | 1.02 | ≈9–16% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.08 | 0.05 | ≈12–19% | ▼ better |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 5.15 | 5.25 | ≈56–60% | ▲ worse |
Latest inspection 2026-10-01 · 3 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
Vehicle out-of-service rate exceeds the national average · high impact
• Review recent inspections with out-of-service violations and fix the root causes with equipment and drivers
• Run a preventative-maintenance program; periodically inspect tires, brakes and lights
A high share of violations are occurring in Polk County, MN · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Polk County, MN 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 64% · Speeding 36%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 7 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 67% · Other 33%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 6 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
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 5 inspections, 4 violations, 0 OOS, 2 clean · trending worse.
1. Vehicle Maintenance2 viol · 50%
393.9A-LHLI, 393.78A-WS
✓ Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses
✓ Clean lenses and check the trailer plug for corrosion
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.863).
2. Unsafe Driving1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLS2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.765).
3. Other1 viol · 25%
392.2-SLLTL
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 2 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/03/2025 | LAKEVILLE, MN | ✓ | ||
| 06/03/2025 | LAKEVILLE, MN | ✓ |
Equipment — 61 vehicles seen in inspections
32 trailer26 truck3 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
ANDREW L KOTEK
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
30
Registered since
1982-06-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (8 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| KOTEK TRANSPORTATION LLC | 2247169 | mailing, phone | medium |
Activity history (recent)
01/06/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2025)
04/08/2011 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO · policy IM-K85538
03/14/2011 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/21/2011)
02/28/2010 — Insurance filed — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA-K85538
02/28/2010 — Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL465285
02/01/2010 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/18/2010)
02/01/2010 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/18/2010)
02/28/2009 — Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL464212
02/02/2009 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/12/2009)
02/02/2009 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/12/2009)
12/25/2008 — Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL464212
11/28/2008 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/03/2008)
11/28/2008 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/03/2008)
02/28/2008 — Insurance cancelled — EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CL464205
02/01/2008 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/21/2008)
02/01/2008 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/21/2008)
03/21/2007 — Insurance replaced — CENTURY SURETY COMPANY
CARGO · policy CCP409009
02/28/2007 — Insurance replaced — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
BIPD/Primary · policy BA 67 92 44
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