GARY KOTEK TRUCKING INC
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Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
ActiveVehicle OOS: 11.48% (avg 20.7%)
Driver OOS: 10.0% (avg 5.5%)
Drivers: 36
Trailers: 31 (31 owned)
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Company Details
Physical Address
599 3RD ST N, WOOD LAKE, MN, 56297
Phone Number
(507) 485-3595
Mailing Address
P O BOX 37, WOOD LAKE, MN, 56297
Cell Phone
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Email Address
Fax Number
(507) 485-3186
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Operational Classification
PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Record Changes
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Log inInsurance & Bond Information
Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type
BIPD Insurance
Bodily Injury & Property Damage
Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.
Cargo Insurance
Cargo Liability Coverage
Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.
Bond Coverage
Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond
Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type
For Profit Carrier
- BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
- Cargo: Varies by commodity
- Bond: Not required
Broker/Freight Forwarder
- BIPD: May be required
- Cargo: Not typically required
- Bond: $75,000 minimum
Insurance Filing History
| Effective Date | Type | Policy # | Coverage | Insurer | Cancel Date | Method | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-02-28 | BIPD/Primary | CA-K85538 | $750,000 | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… | - | - | ACTIVE |
| 2010-02-28 | CARGO | IM-K85538 | $750,000 | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE CO… | 2011-04-08 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2009-02-28 | CARGO | CL465285 | $750,000 | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… | 2010-02-28 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2008-12-25 | CARGO | CL464212 | $750,000 | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… | 2009-02-28 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2008-02-28 | BIPD/Primary | CL464212 | $750,000 | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… | 2008-12-25 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2007-03-21 | CARGO | CL464205 | $750,000 | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… | 2008-02-28 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2007-02-28 | BIPD/Primary | CL464205 | $750,000 | EMPIRE FIRE & MARINE INSURANC… | 2008-02-28 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2006-03-21 | CARGO | CCP409009 | $750,000 | CENTURY SURETY COMPANY | 2007-03-21 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2005-03-21 | CARGO | BBRT04668 | $750,000 | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2006-03-21 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 2005-03-18 | CARGO | IMP 674-46-88 | $750,000 | GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMP… | 2005-03-21 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2004-04-21 | BIPD/Primary | BA 67 92 44 | $750,000 | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … | 2007-02-28 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2004-03-21 | CARGO | BDKU04211 | $750,000 | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2005-03-18 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2004-02-28 | BIPD/Primary | BA 068 44 38 | $750,000 | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … | 2004-02-28 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 2004-02-28 | BIPD/Primary | BA 67 92 44 | $750,000 | OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY … | 2004-05-11 | TERM/CANCL | CANCELLED |
| 2003-03-21 | CARGO | BDKU03085 | $750,000 | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2004-03-21 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 1999-02-28 | BIPD/Primary | 41-740-922-00 | $750,000 | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 2004-02-28 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 1998-03-23 | CARGO | CLP82645A | $750,000 | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | 1998-03-23 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 1996-03-23 | CARGO | AUS 400116 | $750,000 | WESTPORT INSURANCE CORPORATION | 1998-03-23 | CANCEL | CANCELLED |
| 1995-03-23 | CARGO | LTM 60837 | $750,000 | HISCOX INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | 1996-03-23 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 1994-01-01 | BIPD/Primary | 820406-08284499 | $750,000 | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 1999-02-28 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
| 1992-03-23 | CARGO | 3AT 62047400 | $750,000 | LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 1995-03-23 | TERM/REPL | CANCELLED |
Safety Performance
Safety rating: Satisfactory
Vehicle OOS Rate
11.48%
National avg: 20.72%
Below average
61 inspections · 7 OOS
Driver OOS Rate
10.0%
National avg: 5.51%
Above average
10 inspections · 1 OOS
Hazmat OOS Rate
-
No hazmat inspections
FMCSA Inspection Records (61 total)
Detailed inspection history and violations
| Date | Report # | Level | State | Violations | OOS | Vehicle / VIN |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 30, 2026 | HP01570617 | 2 | KS | 1 | 0 | PTRB 1XP5DB9X... |
| Jul 7, 2026 | 1644001592 | 3 | MN | 1 | 0 | VOLVO 4V4NC9EH... |
| Jun 29, 2026 | 5300000560 | 2 | SD | 1 | 1 | KENWORTH 1XKWD49X... |
| Jun 26, 2026 | 1669001819 | 3 | MN | 1 | 0 | PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X... |
| May 22, 2026 | TR36007586 | 3 | ND | 0 | 0 | INTERNATIO 3HSCNAMR... |
| May 20, 2026 | 1673001242 | 1 | MN | 0 | 0 | KENWORTH 1XKYD49X... |
| May 6, 2026 | T198000081 | 3 | NE | 0 | 0 | INTERNATIO 3HSCNAMR... |
| May 5, 2026 | FT26000488 | 1 | ND | 1 | 0 | PETERBILT 1NPXGGGG... |
| Apr 23, 2026 | 5280002522 | 3 | SD | 0 | 0 | PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X... |
| Apr 2, 2026 | 5470003814 | 2 | SD | 2 | 0 | KENWORTH 3WKAD49X... |
| Mar 24, 2026 | 000P13X6HT | 1 | IA | 0 | 0 | INTL 3HSCNAMR... |
| Mar 24, 2026 | TR36007488 | 2 | ND | 2 | 1 | PETERBILT 1NPXGGGG... |
| Mar 13, 2026 | 1657001408 | 3 | MN | 0 | 0 | KENWORTH 3WKAD49X... |
| Mar 9, 2026 | 1673001080 | 2 | MN | 5 | 0 | PETERBILT 1XPXD49X... |
| Mar 6, 2026 | 1673001079 | 3 | MN | 0 | 0 | INTERNATIO 3HSCNAMR... |
| Mar 5, 2026 | 5310001620 | 3 | SD | 0 | 0 | PETERBILT 1XPBD49X... |
| Feb 27, 2026 | HP03000388 | 3 | ND | 0 | 0 | KENWORTH 1XKWDB9X... |
| Jan 6, 2026 | 0150000633 | 2 | MN | 1 | 0 | PETERBILT 1XP5DB9X... |
| Dec 31, 2025 | 0300000581 | 3 | MN | 1 | 0 | VOLVO 4V4NC9EJ... |
| Dec 9, 2025 | 1611001078 | 3 | MN | 1 | 0 | PETERBILT 1XPXDP9X... |
Jul 30, 2026
HP01570617
Jul 7, 2026
1644001592
Jun 29, 2026
5300000560
Jun 26, 2026
1669001819
May 22, 2026
TR36007586
May 20, 2026
1673001242
May 6, 2026
T198000081
May 5, 2026
FT26000488
Apr 23, 2026
5280002522
Apr 2, 2026
5470003814
Mar 24, 2026
000P13X6HT
Mar 24, 2026
TR36007488
Mar 13, 2026
1657001408
Mar 9, 2026
1673001080
Mar 6, 2026
1673001079
Mar 5, 2026
5310001620
Feb 27, 2026
HP03000388
Jan 6, 2026
0150000633
Dec 31, 2025
0300000581
Dec 9, 2025
1611001078
Nov 24, 2025
0546000892
Nov 21, 2025
HP16000072
Oct 23, 2025
0300000495
Oct 13, 2025
0351000657
Oct 7, 2025
000P169BKC
Sep 12, 2025
0134000367
Aug 7, 2025
5040000224
Jun 22, 2025
5470002996
Jun 10, 2025
T478001441
Jun 9, 2025
T025001963
May 27, 2025
5410001623
Apr 21, 2025
1670000458
Apr 17, 2025
T139000663
Apr 10, 2025
5450002437
Jan 28, 2025
0450000566
Jan 28, 2025
MC58400038
Dec 4, 2024
000P12HZ17
Nov 6, 2024
000P123FP7
Sep 4, 2024
5290001999
Aug 26, 2024
HP19100013
Aug 21, 2024
5430000800
Aug 12, 2024
TR82001420
Jul 31, 2024
5200001917
Jun 11, 2024
1661000098
May 15, 2024
0485000056
Apr 19, 2024
T052000045
Mar 6, 2024
2628005205
Feb 14, 2024
2653005081
Dec 12, 2023
5450000912
Dec 8, 2023
0AEN000870
Total Inspections
61
Across all inspection types
Vehicle Inspections
61
FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (26 total)
Detailed accident history and severity information
A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.
| Crash Date | Report # | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow Away |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3, 2025 | MN0253070036 | MN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jun 3, 2025 | MN0251540008 | MN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Oct 16, 2023 | MN0232890164 | MN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jun 10, 2022 | MN0221610293 | MN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| May 12, 2022 | MN0221320191 | MN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jul 22, 2021 | SD0202110318 | SD | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Sep 3, 2020 | IA2001188508 | IA | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Aug 17, 2020 | MN0202300057 | MN | Injury | 0 | 1 | Yes |
| Jun 19, 2020 | NE0220019716 | NE | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Sep 12, 2019 | MN0192550051 | MN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Apr 2, 2018 | OK0AM0108418 | OK | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| May 3, 2017 | MN0171230091 | MN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Jan 14, 2014 | MN0140200175 | MN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Dec 4, 2012 | MN0123410229 | MN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| Oct 9, 2012 | MN0122930295 | MN | Tow Away | 0 | 0 | Yes |
Nov 3, 2025
MN • MN0253070036
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 3, 2025
MN • MN0251540008
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Oct 16, 2023
MN • MN0232890164
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 10, 2022
MN • MN0221610293
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
May 12, 2022
MN • MN0221320191
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jul 22, 2021
SD • SD0202110318
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Sep 3, 2020
IA • IA2001188508
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Aug 17, 2020
MN • MN0202300057
Fatal
0
Injury
1
Tow
Yes
Jun 19, 2020
NE • NE0220019716
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Sep 12, 2019
MN • MN0192550051
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Apr 2, 2018
OK • OK0AM0108418
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
May 3, 2017
MN • MN0171230091
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 14, 2014
MN • MN0140200175
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Dec 4, 2012
MN • MN0123410229
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Oct 9, 2012
MN • MN0122930295
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 1, 2012
MN • MN0121530104
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jul 1, 2011
MN • MN0112030088
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 20, 2010
MN • MN0100210240
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 21, 2008
MN • MN0080870207
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Sep 26, 2007
MN • MN0073200056
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Dec 21, 2006
MN • MN0070090039
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jun 2, 2006
MN • MN0061530238
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Jan 27, 2005
MN • MN0050890267
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Oct 21, 2003
WI • WI0000041095
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Sep 3, 2002
WI • WI0000037504
Fatal
0
Injury
0
Tow
Yes
Fatal Crashes
0
Injury Crashes
2
Total Crashes
26
SMS Safety Analysis
BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System
30
Total BASIC Violations
Data from FMCSA SMS
| BASIC Category | Violations | Out of Service | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | OK |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | OK |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 24 | 6 | Warning |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | OK |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 0 | 0 | OK |
Unsafe Driving
OKHours-of-Service Compliance
OKVehicle Maintenance
WarningControlled Substances/Alcohol
OKDriver Fitness
OKHazardous Materials Compliance
OKBASIC Categories
Industry Benchmark
Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations
| Metric | Expected Range | Observed | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Inspections Based on reported mileage |
20 - 200 | 61 | Within Range |
|
Inspections Based on power units used |
80 - 220 | 0 | Below Range |
|
Power Units Based on reported mileage |
50 - 250 | 36 | Small Fleet |
Inspections
Based on reported mileage
Inspections
Based on power units
Power Units
Based on reported mileage
Equipment & Drivers
Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts
| Type | Owned | Term Lease | Trip Lease | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Power Units (Tractors) | 17 | 19 | 0 | 36 |
| Trailers | 31 | 8 | 0 | 31 |
Owned = Company-owned equipment | Term Lease = Long-term leased | Trip Lease = Per-trip leased
Tractors
36
17 owned
Trailers
31
31 owned
Drivers
Total Drivers
36
Driver Inspections
10
Driver Distribution
Cargo & Operations
Cargo types hauled and operational classifications
Cargo Carried
Operation Type
Interstate
Business Organization
CORPORATION
Classification Categories
Operational Classification
Equipment Overview
36
Power Units
36
Trucks
0
Buses
0
Commercial Vehicles
Ratings & Reviews
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