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Generated Oct 8, 2026
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OTTO TRUCKING INC
USDOT 488160 · MC380888 · EIN 86-0629669 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
4220 E MCDOWELL RD STE 108, MESA, AZ, 85215
(480) 641-3500 · ALAN OTTO
50
High risk
Risk factors
1 fatal crash in the last 24 monthsVehicle OOS 51.9% — well above the 22% national average
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
215 / 135
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
91 / 2685
Crashes (24 mo)
9 · 1 fatal
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
None
Broker
None
NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy GA20MOT02143505 · eff 03/18/2026
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate51.9% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate2.4% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance2693 pts
Unsafe Driving153 pts
Other138 pts
Driver Fitness50 pts
Hazardous Materials Compliance33 pts
Not in SMS5 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 16 | 16 | 240 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 27 | 236 | |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 208 | |
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Vehicle Maintenance | 32 | 201 | |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | Vehicle Maintenance | 9 | 9 | 160 |
| 396.17C-PI | Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 92 | |
| 392.16-D | Unsafe Driving | 6 | 84 | |
| 393.9A-LBL | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 72 | |
| 393.55C1-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 68 | |
| 393.9A-LRLI | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 66 |
Most inspected states
AZ90
CA1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0.51 | 0.51 | ≈3–10% | steady |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.34 | 0.36 | — | ▲ worse |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15.97 | 16.02 | ≈100–100% (over 75) | ▲ worse |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0.17 | 0.18 | — | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-10-03 · 10 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
Lighting / lamps violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance · high impact
Lighting / lamps 36% (13 OOS) · Brakes 32% (19 OOS) · Tires 14% (19 OOS)
• Walk the lights every pre-trip and carry spare bulbs/fuses; clean lenses and check the trailer plug
• Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected: could improve up to 13 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
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 Maricopa County, AZ · medium impact
• Review the inspections from Maricopa County, AZ 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 55% · Phone / texting 39% · Following / lane / reckless 3%
• Zero-tolerance belt policy; verify with in-cab camera or spot checks
Projected: could improve up to 3 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Hours-of-Service Compliance 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: 23 inspections, 140 violations, 11 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Vehicle Maintenance84 viol · 10 OOS · 60%
393.55E-B ×10, 393.78A-WS ×10, 393.11A1-CSLRR ×8
✓ 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 11.978).
2. Other51 viol · 36%
392.2-SLLSR ×18, 393.47E ×7, 393.60C ×5
✓ Review these violations with drivers and add the fix to your pre-trip and PM routine
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 1%
392.16-D ×2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 20 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 0.383).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLSR ×18, 393.55E-B ×10, 393.78A-WS ×10, 393.11A1-CSLRR ×8, 393.47E ×7, 393.45D-B ×6, 393.60C ×5, 392.2-SLLMF ×4
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Crash record — 9 in 24 months · 1 fatal
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/28/2026 | CONGRESS, AZ | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/16/2026 | GOLDEN VALLEY, AZ | 1 | ✓ | |
| 04/10/2026 | WICKENBURG, AZ | ✓ | ||
| 02/04/2026 | Unknown, AZ | 1 | ✓ | |
| 11/25/2025 | PHOENIX, AZ | ✓ | ||
| 11/10/2025 | PHOENIX, AZ | 1 | ✓ | |
| 06/03/2025 | MARANA, AZ | ✓ | ||
| 04/25/2025 | SACATON, AZ | 1 | ✓ | |
| 12/23/2024 | AZ | 1 | 2 | ✓ |
Equipment — 89 vehicles seen in inspections
37 truck26 trailer15 other11 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
ALAN OTTO
Annual mileage
1.0M mi (2022)
CDL drivers
135
Registered since
1992-06-17
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 7 carriers
Shares identifiers with 7 carriers (4 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| OTTO LOGISTICS LLC | 1671033 | officer, email, phone, address | strong |
| OTTO LOGISTICS OF COLORADO LLC | 1565499 | officer, email, phone, address | strong |
| SUPERSTITION TRAILERS LLC | 1676630 | officer | strong |
Activity history (recent)
04/12/2026 — Insurance cancelled — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GA20MOT02143505
03/18/2026 — Insurance filed — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy GA20MOT02143505
03/18/2026 — Insurance replaced — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GA20MOT02143505
03/16/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/19/2026)
03/11/2026 — Insurance cancelled — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GA20MOT02143502
02/20/2026 — Insurance replaced — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy GA20MOT02143502
02/12/2026 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (02/23/2026)
10/14/2024 — MCS-150 update filed
1.0M mi reported (2022)
08/15/2022 — Insurance replaced — NAVIGATORS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy FA20MOT02143500
09/13/2020 — Insurance cancelled — HARTFORD ACCIDENT AND INDEMNITY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy FA20MOT02143500
09/10/2020 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-L44208
08/15/2020 — Insurance replaced — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CA-L44208
08/15/2020 — Insurance replaced — HARTFORD ACCIDENT AND INDEMNITY CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy FA20MOT02143500
05/07/2011 — Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CAL44208
08/17/2006 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
08/01/2006 — Insurance cancelled — CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CN3000000102
08/01/2005 — Insurance replaced — SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTS0024570
08/01/2004 — Insurance cancelled — SCOTTSDALE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy CTS0024559
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