OTTER TAIL POWER CO

DOT #107962
Active

OTTER TAIL POWER CO is a motor carrier based in FERGUS FALLS, MN registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 107962. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, a span of roughly 52 years. OTTER TAIL POWER CO reports a fleet of 180 power units and 215 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Liquids/Gases, Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber, Machinery, Large Objects, and Utility. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 16 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 6.25% and 2 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in IA, MN, ND, and SD. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of May 1989.

Company Information

Legal Name
OTTER TAIL POWER CO
DOT Number
107962
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
Jun 1, 1974

Location

Physical Address
215 S CASCADE ST
FERGUS FALLS, MN 56537-2897
Mailing Address
PO BOX 496
FERGUS FALLS, MN 56538-0496

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
180
Total Drivers
215
Truck Units
180
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
Liquids/Gases Logs, Poles, Beams, Lumber Machinery, Large Objects Utility

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for OTTER TAIL POWER CO over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

16
Total Inspections
10
Inspections with Violations
5
Inspections with OOS Violations
6.25%
Driver OOS Rate
57.14%
Vehicle OOS Rate
2
Reportable Crashes

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
May 2, 1989

Service Areas

States where OTTER TAIL POWER CO has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.

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