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Carrier profile · USDOT 214402 · MC-180213 · Updated 06/13/2026

GARY KOTEK TRUCKING INC

36 power unitsavg 12.1 yrRegional · 5 statesWOOD LAKE, MN
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-180213 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
36Power units
26 observed · MCS-150
26Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.1Avg age (yr)
1998–2025 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority44 yr active
since 1982
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo35.7%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

36 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

12.1 yr

Model years 1998–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

44 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1982 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 44-yr authority, 36% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is GARY KOTEK TRUCKING INC safe to work with?

Is GARY KOTEK TRUCKING INC safe to load? GARY KOTEK TRUCKING INC (USDOT 214402, MC-180213) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in WOOD LAKE, MN, operating 36 power units and 36 drivers. Operating authority has been active 44 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 59 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 35.7% (above the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (86/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
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Frequently asked

What is GARY KOTEK TRUCKING INC's USDOT number?

GARY KOTEK TRUCKING INC's USDOT number is 214402, and its motor carrier number is MC-180213.

Is GARY KOTEK TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, GARY KOTEK TRUCKING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is GARY KOTEK TRUCKING INC's safety record?

GARY KOTEK TRUCKING INC has a 35.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 59 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).

How big is GARY KOTEK TRUCKING INC's fleet?

GARY KOTEK TRUCKING INC operates 36 power units and 36 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is GARY KOTEK TRUCKING INC based?

GARY KOTEK TRUCKING INC is based in WOOD LAKE, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.

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