Kottke Trucking Inc
USDOT 108173 · MC-157240 · Buffalo Lake, Minnesota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Kottke Trucking Inc is a corporation based in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 210 power units and 210 drivers, which ranks it #35 by fleet size among 241 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Minnesota. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 276 times – about 1.3 inspections per power unit. 23.5% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 11 tow-away), or 5.2 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce, meat, us mail, commodities dry bulk, refrigerated food, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Kottke Trucking Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 108173 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-157240 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 211 Hwy 212 East, Buffalo Lake, MN 55314 |
| Phone | (320) 833-5385 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 7, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 108173.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 150 | 60 | 0 |
| Trailers | 370 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.8 trailers per tractor.
- 17,737,646 miles reported for 2025 – about 84,465 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 90% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 210 CDL drivers; 210 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Minnesota carriers with 50+ units (241).
| Measure | Kottke Trucking Inc | Same size, US | MN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 23.5% | 18.8% | 19.6% | 25% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 44% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.2 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 17% higher than average |
| Inspections | 276 | 276 with a driver check, 98 with a vehicle check, 156 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 25, 2008) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Kottke Trucking Inc?
Kottke Trucking Inc is registered with USDOT number 108173 and operating authority MC-157240.
How many trucks does Kottke Trucking Inc have?
It reports 210 power units (210 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 370 trailers, with 210 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 7, 2026).
Where is Kottke Trucking Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Buffalo Lake, Minnesota 55314.
What is the out-of-service rate of Kottke Trucking Inc?
Over 24 months, 23.5% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.