Centra Sota Cooperative
USDOT 1111903 · Buffalo, Minnesota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Centra Sota Cooperative is a company based in Buffalo, Minnesota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (private property, authorized for hire, exempt for hire). It reports 137 power units and 130 drivers, which ranks it #68 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 24 times – about 0.2 inspections per power unit. 25.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 5 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (1 injury, 0 fatalities, 5 tow-away), or 3.6 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 liquids / gases, grain, feed, hay, chemicals, commodities dry bulk, agricultural / farm supplies.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Centra Sota Cooperative |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1111903 |
| Operating authority (docket) | — |
| Entity type | Private Property, Authorized for Hire, Exempt for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 805 Hwy 55 East, Buffalo, MN 55313 |
| Phone | (763) 682-1464 |
| First registered | Mar 27, 2003 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 4, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1111903.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 68 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 47 | 4 | 0 |
| Trailers | 50 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.95 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.0 trailers per tractor.
- 3,000,000 miles reported for 2025 – about 21,898 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 98% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 130 CDL drivers; 5 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 | Centra Sota Cooperative | Same size, US | MN average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.0% | 18.8% | 19.6% | 33% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 2.6% | 1.3% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 3.6 | 4.5 | 4.0 | 19% lower than average |
| Inspections | 24 | 24 with a driver check, 12 with a vehicle check, 18 BASIC violations recorded, 6 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Not rated – most carriers have never had a compliance review; this is not a negative finding. | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Centra Sota Cooperative?
Centra Sota Cooperative is registered with USDOT number 1111903.
How many trucks does Centra Sota Cooperative have?
It reports 137 power units (51 tractors, 68 straight trucks) and 50 trailers, with 130 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Mar 4, 2026).
Where is Centra Sota Cooperative located?
Its registered physical address is in Buffalo, Minnesota 55313.
What is the out-of-service rate of Centra Sota Cooperative?
Over 24 months, 25.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.