Active carrier authority since 2017 · insured · 2 prior revocations — Grade A
KOTACO FUELS INC
DBA NICHELSON OIL INC · DOT 00201734 · MC# 157313 · FARGO, ND
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History & Compliance
Carrier (trucking) authority
Carrier authority — Active
CurrentLiability insurance ($1,000,000) — 9 years 4 months of 9 years 4 months covered
✓ Currently insured (since Mar 2017)
Reinstated
Contract carrier authority
May 19, 2017ArchiveAuthority Revoked
Mar 22, 2017ArchiveRevocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation
effective 03/22/2017
Feb 17, 2017ArchiveReinstated
Contract carrier authority
Dec 14, 2005ArchiveAuthority Revoked
Dec 12, 2005ArchiveRevocation ordered — Involuntary Revocation
effective 12/12/2005
Nov 8, 2005ArchiveGranted
Contract carrier authority
May 25, 1982Archive
Active carrier authority
5-10 years in business
BIPD liability insurance on file, current
2 revocation(s), all over 2 years ago — no recent issues
Safety bonus earned for: below-average vehicle out-of-service rate, below-average driver out-of-service rate, Satisfactory FMCSA rating. Remaining bonus would need: a crash-free 24 months.
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Insurance events: last updated 2026-07-09 (source feed delayed)
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Frequently Asked
Does KOTACO FUELS INC have active FMCSA authority?
KOTACO FUELS INC (DOT 00201734) has active carrier operating authority with the FMCSA. Their Trust Score is A (94/100). They've held active authority 9 years, 2 months.
What is their insurance status?
Per current records, KOTACO FUELS INC has financial-responsibility (BIPD) insurance on file.
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