Truck Graph
15/100
✗ Not for Hire
This carrier holds no for-hire operating authority. Private carriers are not authorized to haul freight for hire. Do not tender.
DOT 2147669✓ Last checked 10h ago
Verify on FMCSA →
Vetting3 failed10 passedNo for-hire authority · No insurance filing · +1 more
Risk Signals Detected
Private carrier — no for-hire authority. Not authorized to haul freight for hire.
Informational
No active insurance filing — verify directly with carrierNo inspection history on record
Not a legal finding — always perform independent due diligence before tendering a load.✓ Updated 10h ago
DOT 2147669Spring Grove, MN

Rick Otterness

DBA: Otterness

Private Carrier · Not For HireInterstateSpring Grove, MN 55974

Rick Otterness has a fleet of 1 power units and 1 drivers. It does not hold for-hire operating authority and may operate as a private carrier. No roadside inspection history is on record.

Identity
Legal nameRick Otterness
DBAOtterness
DOT #2147669
MC #—
CitySpring Grove
StateMinnesota
ZIP55974
Authority age15 yr 1 mo
StatusActive (No Auth)
Common authority—
Contract authority—
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed08/23/2024
Company officerRick Otterness
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
None on record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections
Authority Age
15 yr 1 mo
Since 2011

Source: FMCSA compliance records, Truck Graph analysis. View methodology

Business Connections
Who else shares an officer, address, or phone number with this carrier
View full network →
Associated entities1 revoked in network
⚠ 1 revoked in network
ConnectedRevoked

Location

20148 CTY 11, Spring Grove, MN, 55974

20148 CTY 11, SPRING GROVE, MN, 55974Open in Maps →

Inspection history

0 inspections on record · 5 most recent shown · OOS rate: N/A

No inspection records found.

Source: FMCSA inspection records. View methodology

Crash history

0 crashes on record · Showing last 3

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

⚠
No active insurance filing on record
Verify insurance directly with carrier before tendering any load.

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

Related carriers in Minnesota

Active carriers in MN, similar fleet size.

Miller Auto Center INC
35 Caution
Cambridge, MN
Large fleet · DOT 4185598
Reefer Dr Parts And Services LLC
10 Caution
Chisago City, MN
Large fleet · DOT 4267606
Agiliti Health INC
85 Critical
Eden Prairie, MN
1,678 trucks · DOT 152317
Related carriers
Freight intelligence
Equipment markets

Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority GrantedApr 2011
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

Source: FMCSA authority records and revocation orders. View methodology

Verify independently

Before tendering, confirm authority and safety using official sources.

FMCSA SAFER System →
Official DOT safety record, authority status, inspections
Google Search →
News, reviews, and web presence
Minnesota Secretary of State →
Business registration and corporate filings
Better Business Bureau →
Complaints, ratings, and accreditation status
LinkedIn →
Company employees, leadership, and network
PACER (Federal Courts) →
Federal litigation, bankruptcy filings

Explore carriers like Rick Otterness

Find more carriers by location and equipment specialization.

Rick Otterness is based in Spring Grove, MN, which is part of the larger Minnesota trucking market. Browse the full national carrier directory to compare across all 50 states.

All carriers in Spring Grove, MN
City carrier directory
All carriers in Minnesota
State carrier directory
Flatbed carriers in Spring Grove
Equipment specialization
Dry van carriers in Spring Grove
Equipment specialization
Refrigerated carriers in Spring Grove
Equipment specialization
Tanker carriers in Spring Grove
Equipment specialization
Frequently asked

Rick Otterness

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Rick Otterness authorized to operate?

Rick Otterness's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Rick Otterness's safety record?

Rick Otterness does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Rick Otterness operate?

Rick Otterness operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Rick Otterness insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Rick Otterness had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Rick Otterness as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Rick Otterness?

Rick Otterness's DOT number is 2147669. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

Cite this page

For journalists and researchers

Truck Graph data is open and citable. For press inquiries, contact our editorial team.

APA
Truck Graph. (2026). Rick Otterness Safety Record, DOT 2147669. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2147669
MLA
"Rick Otterness Safety Record, DOT 2147669." Truck Graph, May 31, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2147669
Chicago
"Rick Otterness Safety Record, DOT 2147669." Truck Graph. Last modified May 31, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/2147669
Data sourced from FMCSA public records. Last updated: Methodology →