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KOTTKE TRUCKING INC

211 HWY 212 EAST · Buffalo Lake, MN 55314

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  • MC #157240
  • USDOT #108173 USDOT Active
  • 210
    Power Units
  • 210
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

KOTTKE TRUCKING INC is a Buffalo Lake, MN freight carrier/broker 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 Aug 23, 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

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Minnesota — 30 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 29 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 29 inspections (past 24 months) Florida — 29 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 25 inspections (past 24 months) Tennessee — 24 inspections (past 24 months) Kentucky — 23 inspections (past 24 months) Georgia — 19 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 18 inspections (past 24 months) North Carolina — 18 inspections (past 24 months) Mississippi — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Illinois — 10 inspections (past 24 months) South Carolina — 9 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 7 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Alabama — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Ohio — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Indiana — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Louisiana — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Washington — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 4 inspections (past 24 months) West Virginia — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Virginia — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Maryland — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Delaware — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Oklahoma — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Nebraska — 1 inspection (past 24 months) North Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Pennsylvania — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 29 states over the past 24 months: MN (30), FL (29), IA (25), TN (24), KY (23), GA (19), NC (18), MS (15), IL (10), SC (9), MO (7), SD (7), +17 more. Home base: Buffalo Lake, Minnesota.

Safety Record

40 Severe Violations Updated Sep 4, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 3
    Injury
  • 7
    Tow
  • 10
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.98 45 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.36 19 Vehicle Maintenance 3.89 42 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.09 3

Inspection Summary

  • 274
    Total
  • 181
    Clean
  • 93
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 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
  • 392.82DUMTDriver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone1× SW 10
  • 392.82(a)1Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV1× 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)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)Flat tire or fabric exposed1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 391.11(b)(4)Driver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions1× 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
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LSLMWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both missing when required to be on.1× 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 17

  • 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.4× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number3× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD2× 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
  • 395.3A3HOSPRNPDriving beyond 11 hour driving limit in a 14-hour period. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation1× 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
  • 395.24C1IIIDriver failed to add file comment per safety officers request1× 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
  • 395.22H2-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

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-SLTFCState/Local Laws - Speeding basic rule/speed too fast for conditions1× 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-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-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit8× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation6× SW 3
  • 392.2LVLane Restriction violation1× SW 3
  • 392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction1× SW 3
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers3× SW 1
  • 392.60(a)Unauthorized passenger on board CMV1× SW 1
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 28

  • 393.207(f)Air suspension pressure loss1× SW 7
  • 393.9TInoperable tail lamp3× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19983× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 393.45(b)(2)Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking2× 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
  • 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
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× 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

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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