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Freight Carrier · Buffalo Lake, MN

KOTTKE TRUCKING INC

Name: KOTTKE TRUCKING INC
Address: 211 HWY 212 EAST, BUFFALO LAKE, MN, 55314, US
Telephone: (320) 833-5385

211 HWY 212 EAST · Buffalo Lake, MN 55314

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #157240
USDOT #108173 USDOT Active

210
Power Units
210
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

KOTTKE TRUCKING INC is a Buffalo Lake, MN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Minnesota. This company has 210 truck(s) in their fleet and 210 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-157240 and their USDOT number is 108173.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/07/2026 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/07/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 17,737,646 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Fresh Produce
Refrigerated Food
Beverages
Paper Products

Safety Record

40 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
3
Injury
9
Tow
12
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.06 45 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.44 21 Vehicle Maintenance 4.08 42 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.1 3

Inspection Summary

268
Total
173
Clean
95
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 85 unique codes

Critical 22

392.2-SLLS4State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 10
392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× SW 10
392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS10× OOS×10 SW 8
393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed2× OOS×2 SW 8
391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL1× OOS×1 SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.75(a)(2)Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation1× SW 8
395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on2× OOS×2 SW 6
393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
383.51A-SOUTDriving a CMV while CDL is suspended for safety-related or unknown reason and outside the state of driver's license issuance1× OOS×1 SW 5
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× OOS×1 SW 4
396.3A1-AASGMDMore than 25% of the slider-guide/hold-down brackets are missing or disengaged.1× OOS×1 SW 3
391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate1× OOS×1 SW 2

Hours of Service 18

395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS5× SW 7
395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
395.3A3-PROPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit. (Property Carrying Vehicle)1× SW 7
395.3A2-PROPDriving beyond 14 hour duty period (Property carrying vehicle)1× SW 7
395.3A2-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically1× SW 3
395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.5× SW 1
395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number4× SW 1
395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
395.24C2II-ELDTNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number.2× SW 1
395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD2× SW 1
395.22H2-ELDNISDTHOS (ELD) Driver failing to have instruction sheet describing the data transfer mechanisms supported by the ELD and step-by-step instructions for the driver to produce and transfer the driver's hours of service records to an authorized safety official1× SW 1
395.22H1-ELDNUMHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic)1× SW 1
395.24C2IIDriver failed to manually add the trailer number1× SW 1
395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× SW 1
395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1
395.24C1IIIDriver failed to add file comment per safety officers request1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 18

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit4× SW 7
392.16ADDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV.2× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving4× SW 5
392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change3× SW 5
392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device2× SW 5
392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
392.2-RRTCDRailroad Crossing - Failed to obey a traffic control device or the direction of an enforcement official at a railroad-highway crossing1× SW 5
392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit9× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation6× SW 3
392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction1× SW 3
392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers2× SW 1
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1
392.60(a)Unauthorized passenger on board CMV1× SW 1
392.2PKUnlawfully parking and/or leaving vehicle in the roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 27

393.9TInoperable tail lamp3× SW 6
393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19983× SW 4
393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking2× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle1× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
393.55(d)(2)CMV manufactured on/after 3/1/2001 not equipped with ABS malfunction circuit / lamp from towed vehicle in cab1× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative3× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher3× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative2× SW 2
393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured2× SW 2
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
393.60EWindshield - Obstructed1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

KOTTKE TRUCKING INC
211 HWY 212 EAST
BUFFALO LAKE, MN 55314

Mailing Address

KOTTKE TRUCKING INC
PO BOX 206
BUFFALO LAKE, MN 55314

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 85 unique codes

Critical 22

Hours of Service 18

Unsafe Driving 18

Vehicle Maintenance 27

Locations

Location on Map

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