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Kotaco Fuels Inc

USDOT 201734MC-157313USDOT activeAuthority active· DBA Nichelson Oil· Fargo, ND

Kotaco Fuels Inc (USDOT 201734) runs 170 power units and 133 drivers based in Fargo, ND, with active operating authority as a motor carrier of property under MC-157313. The earliest grant on file is from May 1982, 44 years, 5 months ago. $5,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with Federated Mutual Insurance Co.

Operating authority

DocketAuthorityStatusInsurance requiredOn file
MC-157313Motor carrier of propertyActive$1,000,000 liability$6,000,000 liability

Earliest grant on file: May 25, 1982 (44 years, 5 months ago).

Insurance and bonds on file

TypeInsurerCoverageEffectiveCancellation
Liability (BIPD) · form 91XFederated Reserve Insurance Company$1,000,000Jan 1, 2024—
Liability (BIPD) · form 91XFederated Mutual Insurance Co.$5,000,000Mar 1, 2017—

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Authority history

DateDocketAction
Dec 14, 2017MC-157313Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Nov 16, 2017MC-157313Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
May 19, 2017MC-157313Reinstated · motor carrier of property
May 19, 2017MC-157313Reinstated · motor carrier of property
Mar 22, 2017MC-157313Revoked · motor carrier of property
Dec 14, 2005MC-157313Reinstated · motor carrier of property
Dec 12, 2005MC-157313Revoked · motor carrier of property
Sep 22, 1998MC-157313Discontinued revocation · contract carrier
Sep 1, 1998MC-157313Involuntary revocation · contract carrier
May 25, 1982MC-157313Granted · motor carrier of property

Revocations

DocketAuthorityOrder servedEffective
MC-157313ContractFeb 17, 2017Mar 22, 2017 · involuntary revocation
MC-157313ContractNov 8, 2005Dec 12, 2005 · involuntary revocation

Registration

USDOT number201734
USDOT statusActive
DocketsMC-157313
Legal nameKotaco Fuels Inc
DBA nameNichelson Oil
OperationInterstate
ClassificationAuthorized for hire
Business typeCorporation
LocationFargo, North Dakota 58102
USDOT addedJun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150 updateMay 9, 2025
Safety ratingSatisfactory · Sep 15, 2005
Hazardous materialsYes

Fleet

Power units170
Trucks106
Drivers133 · 133 with a CDL
Annual miles6,000,000 · 2024

Cargo carried

Liquids/gases

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Data as of Nov 12, 2026. Sources

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