Kotaco Fuels Inc
USDOT 201734 · MC-157313 · Fargo, North Dakota · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Kotaco Fuels Inc (dba Nichelson Oil) is a corporation based in Fargo, North Dakota, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 170 power units and 133 drivers, which ranks it #21 by fleet size among 73 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in North Dakota. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 113 times – about 0.7 inspections per power unit. 15.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% 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 4 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 4 tow-away), or 2.4 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.
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| Legal name | Kotaco Fuels Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Nichelson Oil |
| USDOT number | 201734 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-157313 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1902 7Th Ave N, Fargo, ND 58102 |
| Phone | (701) 232-9215 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 9, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 201734.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 34 | 72 | 0 |
| Trailers | 0 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.78 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 6,000,000 miles reported for 2024 – about 35,294 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 32% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 133 CDL drivers; 76 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 34 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 North Dakota carriers with 50+ units (73).
| Measure | Kotaco Fuels Inc | Same size, US | ND average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 15.3% | 18.8% | 22.1% | 19% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.9% | 2.6% | 1.2% | 66% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 2.4 | 4.5 | 2.9 | 48% lower than average |
| Inspections | 113 | 113 with a driver check, 85 with a vehicle check, 111 BASIC violations recorded, 73 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 15, 2005) | |||
Cargo carried
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Kotaco Fuels Inc?
Kotaco Fuels Inc is registered with USDOT number 201734 and operating authority MC-157313.
How many trucks does Kotaco Fuels Inc have?
It reports 170 power units (106 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 0 trailers, with 133 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (May 9, 2025).
Where is Kotaco Fuels Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Fargo, North Dakota 58102.
What is the out-of-service rate of Kotaco Fuels Inc?
Over 24 months, 15.3% of vehicle inspections and 0.9% 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.