Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

Vehicle out-of-service

15.4%▼ below avg

National 22.26% · 14 of 91 inspections

Driver out-of-service

0.8%▼ below avg

National 6.67% · 1 of 121 inspections

Crashes

0 fatal2 injury4 tow-away

Crash rate 0.33 per 1M mi

Total inspections: 121
Driver inspections: 121
Vehicle inspections: 91
People injured: 2
Fatalities: 0
FMCSA rating: Satisfactory (2005)

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

Carrier

Active

Broker

None

Docket

MC157313

Revocation pending

Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$6,000,000

$1M required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)

CargoNot required

Filings on record

Jan 1, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Federated Reserve Insurance Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150

170

Power units

106

Trucks

Tractors owned

—

Trailers owned

133

Drivers

133

CDL drivers

Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS

InterstateAuthorized for Hire

Cargo carried

Liquids/Gases

Annual mileage

6,000,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150

USDOT: 201734
MC / docket: MC-157313
Legal name: Kotaco Fuels Inc
DBA: Nichelson Oil
Entity type: Carrier
Operation: Interstate
First registered: Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150: May 9, 2025
Safety rating: Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL): 133 (133)
Hazmat: Yes
Business type: Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation

FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.

Unique phone number

Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Unique email address

Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Unique street address

Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Kotaco Fuels Inc's USDOT number?

Kotaco Fuels Inc's USDOT number is 201734 and its docket number is MC157313.

Is Kotaco Fuels Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Kotaco Fuels Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 121 roadside inspections, a 15.4% vehicle and 0.8% driver out-of-service rate, and 4 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Kotaco Fuels Inc's fleet?

170 power units and 133 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 9, 2025.

What insurance does Kotaco Fuels Inc carry?

$6,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Federated Reserve Insurance Company.

Where is Kotaco Fuels Inc located?

Kotaco Fuels Inc is located at 1902 7TH Ave N, Fargo, ND, 58102. Phone: (701) 232-9215.

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