Nichelson Oil
Legal name: Kotaco Fuels INC
Looks good
No issues found
Based in
Fargo, ND
Power units
170
Drivers
133
Operation
Interstate · hazmat
Compliance check
From the FMCSA census and inspection files, checked Oct 14, 2026.
USDOT number status
OKActive in the FMCSA census.
MCS-150 biennial update
OKNext due Apr 30, 2027. Last filed May 9, 2025.
Operating authority (MC-157313)
OKAuthority shows active.
Safety rating
OKSatisfactory since Sep 15, 2005.
Out-of-service rate (24 months)
OKVehicle 15.9% vs 22.26% national, driver 0.9% vs 6.67% national, across 110 inspections.
UCR registration 2027
InfoInterstate carriers must register with UCR every year. 2027 registration is open now. Estimated fee for 170 power units: $5,548 (bracket 5).
Roadside inspections, last 24 months
| Type | Inspections | Out of service | OOS rate | National avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle | 82 | 13 | 15.9% | 22.26% |
| Driver | 110 | 1 | 0.9% | 6.67% |
110 inspections and 148 violations since Oct 14, 2024. Last inspection Oct 8, 2026. National averages are FMCSA-published approximations.
Registration details
- Legal name
- Kotaco Fuels INC
- DBA
- Nichelson Oil
- Classification
- authorized for hire
- CDL drivers
- 133
- MCS-150 last filed
- May 9, 2025
- Reported mileage
- 6,000,000 (2024)
- Added to FMCSA
- Jun 1, 1974
- Safety rating
- Satisfactory
Source: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census and Vehicle Inspection File (data.transportation.gov), public records. Contact details are intentionally not shown. MyDotCheck is an independent service and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or part of the U.S. Department of Transportation or FMCSA. Data comes from public FMCSA datasets and may lag official records by a day or more. Government filings can be made directly with FMCSA at no charge.