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Carrier profile · USDOT 1121760 · MC-455735 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Joe Kotalik
DBA KOTALIK TRANSPORTATION
12 power unitsavg 4.9 yrRegional · 7 statesGAYVILLE, SD88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-455735 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
12Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.9Avg age (yr)
2014–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 23 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2003.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 16 inspections.
USDOT registration2323 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal22
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
4.9 yr
Model years 2014–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
23 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2003 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
JOE KOTALIK (USDOT 1121760) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY effective Mar 23, 2026 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 10 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 7 vehicle-level and 10 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 2 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 12 power units and 12 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 27, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 20, 2004 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is JOE KOTALIK's USDOT number?
JOE KOTALIK's USDOT number is 1121760, and its motor carrier number is MC-455735.
Is JOE KOTALIK authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, JOE KOTALIK is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is JOE KOTALIK's safety record?
JOE KOTALIK has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 16 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is JOE KOTALIK's fleet?
JOE KOTALIK operates 12 power units and 12 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is JOE KOTALIK based?
JOE KOTALIK is based in GAYVILLE, SD, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.
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