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GARY KOTEK TRUCKING INC
Wood Lake, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 214402 · MC 180213
Active
Authority Active
Satisfactory
Active 22 yrs, 4 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-180213 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$750,000 BIPD
Safety
Satisfactory
8.6% OOS · 57 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 22 yrs, 4 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 25.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 57 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC180213
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-K85538
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
214402
MC Number
MC-180213
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
January 6, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 17, 1982
Authority Reinstated
April 20, 2004
Annual Mileage
1,043,983 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
599 3rd St N, Wood Lake, MN 56297
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Andrew L Kotek
Officer 2
Gary D Kotek
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsConstruction Materials
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
8.6% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
35 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 24th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
57
Driver Inspections
46
Vehicle Inspections
20
Total OOS Orders
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance30
Unsafe Driving7
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate25.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (4.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (57)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 1, 2026 | 2624004572 | HUDSON WI | I | — | — | MURPHY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MACK TRAIL |
1XP5D69XXWD460182 5MAPA4825NH063282 |
MN PAV5615 MN 2154STY |
| July 30, 2026 | HP01570617 | KS, KS | II | 1 | — | GREUNWALD ENGINEERED LAMINATES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DORSEY |
1XP5DB9XX3D582657 7KYAF4826RED39227 |
MN PAL1188 MN STE1394 |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| July 7, 2026 | 1644001592 | WEST LAKELAND MN | III | 1 | — | NORTHER CROSSARM CO. INC. | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK REITNOUER INC |
4V4NC9EH7RN630635 1RNF53A23NR056589 |
MN PAR4176 WI 861961 |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| June 29, 2026 | 5300000560 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | II | 1 | 1 | EVERGREEN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH UNKNOWN |
1XKWD49X99J239757 5MAPA48297C011220 |
IA FX4825 MN 8772STA |
| 393.207F-SDAS | OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
| June 26, 2026 | 1669001819 | WEST LAKELAND MN | III | 1 | — | J R STELZER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT DORSEY |
1XP5DB9XX3D582657 7KYAF4826RED39227 |
MN PAL1188 MN STE1394 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| May 22, 2026 | TR36007586 | FARGO ND | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
3HSCNAMR2YN069019 1E1H5Z282ER050691 |
MN PZB2540 MN STE0041 |
| May 20, 2026 | 1673001242 | ERSKINE MN | I | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XKYD49X4JJ186074 5MAPA4823PH065129 |
MN PAW3804 MN 3993STZ |
| May 6, 2026 | T198000081 | FREMONT NE | III | — | — | US LUMBER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
3HSCNAMR2YN069019 1E1H5Z282ER050691 |
MN PZB2540 MN STE0041 |
| May 5, 2026 | FT26000488 | MOORETON ND | I | 1 | — | GUENWALD ENGINEERED LAMINATES INS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT FONTAINE T |
1NPXGGGG90D248867 57J4482C2J3574712 |
MN PAU2444 TX 1740STW |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| April 23, 2026 | 5280002522 | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | III | — | — | MULTIPLE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DB9XXRN352443 5MAPA4822RH076285 |
MN PZA2649 MN STA9307 |
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection above. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
11 of 14 inspections
Unsafe Driving
3 of 39 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 39 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 39 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 39 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| November 3, 2025 | MN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| June 3, 2025 | MN | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN16
SD12
ND5
NE5
IA4
KS1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (49)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~24
of 36 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~25
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
24
Flatbed
16
Semi-trailer
7
Roll-off Trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · Class 8 | 1E1H5Z282ER050691 | 5 | 1 |
| 2000 International 9400i | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSCNAMR2YN069019 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y282GR054446 | 4 | — |
| 2025 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MAPA4826SH076327 | 4 | — |
| 2002 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X12N581888 | 3 | 1 |
| 2003 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XX3D582657 | 3 | — |
| 1994 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9XXRN352443 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXDP9X8ND792618 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MAPA4822RH076285 | 3 | — |
| 2012 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y284CRK46980 | 2 | — |
Show all 49 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 Freightliner FLD132 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAPAV06DW11550 | 2 | — |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG90D248867 | 2 | — |
| 2007 Kenworth T6 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKAD49X17R211735 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X0JJ175766 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X0GD300648 | 2 | — |
| 1987 Kenworth T600 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3WKAD49X9HF157282 | 2 | — |
| Mack Trail | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA4828HA038728 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MAPA4829NH050874 | 2 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA482XDA024985 | 2 | 1 |
| 2024 Dorsey | Flatbed · 48 ft | 7KYAF4826RED39227 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148201G1518297 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148209F1567178 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1E1H52282ER050691 | 1 | — |
| 2006 East Manufacturing Corp. East Manufacturing Corp | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1E1H5Y2836RG37545 | 1 | — |
| Great Dane | — | 1GRDM9628JH733618 | 1 | 1 |
| Kruz | Semi-trailer | 1K9SF4825HK226871 | 1 | 1 |
| Peterbilt | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG00D212789 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 Precision Equipment Manufacturing | Roll-off Trailer · 70 ft | 1P9SR7027PF554061 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1RNF53A23NR056589 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Transcraft | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TTF5320651075785 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1UYTS25368A464102 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X99J239757 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Kenworth W900 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWDB9XXXR825712 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1GJ484039 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X4JJ186074 | 1 | — |
| 1998 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X4WN448810 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4HD413207 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X5AD113076 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Sterling Truck A9500 series | Tractor · Class 8 | 2FWJA3CV87AX66180 | 1 | — |
| 2000 International 9400i | Tractor · Class 8 | 2HSCNAPR5YC058030 | 1 | — |
| 2002 Manac Manac Trailer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 2M512146821084710 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Tractor | 3ALXGS000HDHT0006 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7RN630635 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ4GN962077 | 1 | — |
| Fontaine T | Semi-trailer | 57J4482C2J3574712 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Flatbed · 48 ft | 5MAPA4823PH065129 | 1 | — |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA48297C011220 | 1 | 1 |
| Macs | Semi-trailer | 5MAPA4829JA033219 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Dorsey | Flatbed · 48 ft | 7KYAF4825RED39218 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| March 21, 2011 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 18, 2010 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 12, 2009 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| December 3, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| February 21, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 17, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| March 21, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 27, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| April 27, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 20, 2004 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 28, 2010 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| February 27, 2004 | COMMON | On Record |
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