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NICHELSON OIL

1902 7TH AVE N · Fargo, ND 58102

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  • MC #157313
  • USDOT #201734 USDOT Active
  • 170
    Power Units
  • 133
    Drivers
  • Carrier/shipper/cargo Tank
    Entity Type

About this carrier

NICHELSON OIL is a Fargo, ND freight carrier/shipper/cargo tank that is authorized for: in the state of North Dakota. This company has 170 truck(s) in their fleet and 133 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-157313 and their USDOT number is 201734.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/09/2025 · last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name KOTACO FUELS INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/09/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 6,000,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections North Dakota — 49 inspections (past 24 months) Colorado — 22 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 15 inspections (past 24 months) Wyoming — 7 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 7 inspections (past 24 months) Montana — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 2 inspections (past 24 months) New Mexico — 2 inspections (past 24 months) Arizona — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 11 states over the past 24 months: ND (49), CO (22), NE (15), WY (7), SD (7), MT (4), US (3), MN (2), NM (2), AZ (1), MO (1). Home base: Fargo, North Dakota.

Safety Record

12 Severe Violations Updated 4 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 2
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 4
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.13 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.12 4 Vehicle Maintenance 3.93 33 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 113
    Total
  • 75
    Clean
  • 38
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 61 unique codes

Critical 13

  • 173.24B1-HMNBPHM (Non-Bulk Packaging) -HM/DG leaking in or from a package1× OOS×1 SW 10
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 178.345-6-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 supports and anchoring requirements.2× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth2× SW 8
  • 393.207A-STCBSuspension - Suspension connecting rod or tracking component assembly (including spring leaves used as a suspension connecting rod) or any part used for attaching the same to the vehicle frame or axle is cracked, loose, broken or missing1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 177.823A-HMTVMCMIDHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Any ID Number misrepresents the material transported.1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.2× OOS×2 SW 4
  • 393.43A-TPVAir Brake - Inoperable or missing tractor protection valve1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 177.817A-HMSPHM (Shipping Papers) - Operate a motor vehicle without a required shipping paper. NOTE: An error in the shipping description or an incomplete shipping description that will not impede emergency response does not constitute an OOS condition.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination6× OOS×6 SW 0

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 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 limit1× SW 4
  • 397.13B-HMDPHM (Driving & Parking) - No person may smoke/light/carry a lighted cigarette/cigar/pipe within 25 feet of an empty motor vehicle which contained Class 3, flammable materials or Division 2.1 that required the vehicle to be marked or placarded.1× SW 1

Hours of Service 3

  • 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
  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 33

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative4× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LRLILighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.2× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LHWSLighting - Hazard warning signal(s) inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× SW 6
  • 393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured8× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt6× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection6× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection4× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19984× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear3× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIBDDrum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle3× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× 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
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak2× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.11A1-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing1× SW 2
  • 393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.3× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 8

  • 172.519D1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - The background color, symbol, text, numerals and inner border on a placard must be as specified in 172.521 through 172.560 of this subpart, as appropriate1× SW 5
  • 172.516C6-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - Failure to maintain placard(s) in a condition so that the format, legibility, color, and visibility of the placard will not be substantially reduced due to damage, deterioration, or obscurement by dirt or other matter1× SW 5
  • 172.502A1-HMPPHM (Placarding) - Prohibited placarding. Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this section, no person may affix or display on a packaging, freight container, unit load device, motor vehicle or rail car1× SW 5
  • 172.600C1-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available2× SW 3
  • 172.328D-HMMHM (Markings) - Failing to mark a manual remote shut-off device as required2× SW 3
  • 177.817E2-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible.1× SW 3
  • 172.602A-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information1× SW 3
  • 172.200A-HMSPSNSPHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper failed to provide HM shipping paper1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
NICHELSON OIL
1902 7TH AVE N
FARGO, ND 58102
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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