JOE KOTALIK
DBA: KOTALIK TRANSPORTATION
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Power Units
12
Drivers
12
Trailers
10
Annual Miles
Locked
Entity Type
N/A
MCS-150 Date
Mar 27, 2026
Out of Service
No
About JOE KOTALIK
Joe Kotalik, also known as Kotalik Transportation, is an established interstate trucking company based in Gayville, South Dakota, that has been in operation since 2003. They specialize in hauling a wide range of cargo for the agricultural and construction sectors, including grain, livestock, lumber, and building materials. The company is distinguished by its long-term regional expertise and its ability to manage diverse freight needs using a specialized fleet of flatbed and bulk trailers.
Risk Signals — JOE KOTALIK
JOE KOTALIK (MC 455735) presents elevated risk due to chronic authority management issues and concerning equipment sharing patterns… unlock for full analysis
Authority for sale
No active listings detected…
Equipment for sale
1 fleet VIN listed — routine for fleet size…
Financial risk
Analyzed in the full report…
Fraud signals
Connection analysis in the full report…
Historical patterns
No material historical patterns detected…
Recent activity
No adverse news in 90 days…
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Service RegionsActive in 10 states
Full state-by-state operating volumes, inspection locations, and lane coverage analysis.
CSA Safety Scores5 BASICs
5 BASICs measured
Percentile rankings pending FMCSA publication — raw measures + violations available in the report.
Full BASIC percentiles, measure scores, BASIC + roadside alerts, and Acute Carrier flags from the latest FMCSA SMS snapshot.
Inspection History1 in 90 days
Most recent
Apr 29, 2026 · KS
Clean rate (90d)
71%
Every inspection with date, location, level, violations found, and out-of-service results.
Inspection Summary
Recent Inspections (90 Days)
1
Vehicle OOS Rate
0%
0 of 1
National avg ~21%
Driver OOS Rate
0%
0 of 1
National avg ~5%
OOS Inspections
0
Driver + Vehicle OOS
Crash Summary
Total Crashes
11
All time
Fatalities
2
Injuries
4
Tow-Away
11
Operating Authority
Common Authority
Holds Active Authority(23.2 years)
Contract Authority
No Authority
Broker Authority
No Authority
Insurance & Coverage
BIPD, cargo, and excess liability coverage amounts, policy history, and insurer names — included in the vetting report.
Contact Information
Physical Address
GAYVILLE, SD 57031
Cargo & Operations
Cargo Carried
Violations by Category5 total
Most common category
Vehicle Maintenance · 60% of violations
across 3 categories
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Fleet Analytics13 trucks
Top manufacturers
Sample units
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