JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC, DOT #812674 FMCSA Safety & Compliance Report
4 of your 18 roadside inspections in the last 24 months ended with an out-of-service order, most recently Nebraska on June 16.
Your latest, Nebraska on October 13, had 4 violations, none out of service.
Your MCS-150 lists 15 trucks and 11 drivers.
Every violation on this list stays on your FMCSA record for 24 months and counts toward the scores FMCSA uses to choose carriers for an investigation. The investigator asks for the files behind each one.
JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC is a small fleet motor carrier based in DAVEY, Nebraska (USDOT #812674). As of October 22, 2026, it holds a Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating and a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score of 39/100 (High Risk), based on 31 recent inspection(s) and 35 recorded violation(s) in public FMCSA data.
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39/100 High Risk
| Category | Score | Max |
|---|---|---|
| Safety Rating | 30 | 30 |
| Inspection Pass Rate | 15 | 20 |
| Out-of-Service Rate (vs FMCSA national avg) | 13 | 15 |
| CSA BASIC percentiles | Not measured | n/a |
Three public FMCSA components, scored by FileFlo. CSA BASIC percentiles are not in FMCSA's public data, so they are shown as not measured.
JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC's public FMCSA record, line by line
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months
- Oct. 13, 2026, Nebraska. 4 violations, none out of service. Written up for failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. (49 CFR 177.817), speeding (49 CFR 392.2), and an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.55).
- Sept. 8, 2026, Nebraska. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- June 16, 2026, Nebraska. Out of service: 1 vehicle violation, 4 violations in all. Written up for a brake problem (49 CFR 393.45), an equipment problem (49 CFR 393.11), and no proof of the annual truck inspection (49 CFR 396.17).
- May 21, 2026, Nebraska. 1 violation, none out of service. Written up for speeding (49 CFR 392.2).
- Feb. 4, 2026, Nebraska. 2 violations, none out of service. Written up for a state or local traffic violation (49 CFR 392.2).
- Dec. 9, 2025, Nebraska. 3 violations, none out of service. Written up for speeding (49 CFR 392.2) and no proof of the annual truck inspection (49 CFR 396.17).
JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC: DAVEY, Nebraska Trucking Company
JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC is a small fleet operating out of DAVEY, Nebraska with USDOT number 812674. The company operates 15 power units and holds a current FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory. Based on our analysis of federal safety data, JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC has a FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score (CIS) of 39/100, classified as High Risk.
FMCSA Safety Record & Inspection History
JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC has undergone 31 recorded DOT inspections. The vehicle out-of-service rate is 16.1%, which is below the national average of 20.72%, suggesting solid vehicle maintenance practices.
Recorded Violations and Out-of-Service Status
The public FMCSA record for JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC carries 35 recorded violations, and the most recent inspection on file is dated October 13, 2026. Across 31 recorded inspections, the record carries 0 driver out-of-service violations and 5 vehicle out-of-service violations.
A recorded violation is what an inspector wrote down at the roadside. It is not a penalty, and it is not an amount owed: FMCSA assesses civil penalties only after a compliance review classifies specific cited violations. The step that changes this record is the document behind each line, so the next move is to see which records an investigator would ask for and which of them exist today.
What a 39/100 Carrier Intelligence Score Means
The Carrier Intelligence Score is FileFlo's own summary of three public FMCSA components for JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC: the safety rating, the inspection pass rate and the out-of-service rate against the national average. It is not an FMCSA score, and FMCSA does not use it to choose carriers for an investigation. 39 out of 100 falls in FileFlo's High Risk band.
Nebraska Trucking Compliance: DAVEY Area Carriers
JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC falls under the Midwestern Service Center for FMCSA field-office oversight (region code 07). Service-center territory drives which FMCSA Investigator team would conduct a new-entrant audit or compliance review if one is triggered for this carrier.
Authority Type, Hazmat Status, and Operating Profile
JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC is classified by FMCSA as an interstate carrier.
The carrier holds an Authorized For Hire;Exempt For Hire classification, meaning it transports cargo or passengers for compensation under FMCSA operating authority and is subject to MC-number requirements at 49 CFR Part 365.
JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC is flagged in FMCSA Census as a hazardous materials carrier (HM indicator: Y). Hazmat carriers are subject to additional regulations under 49 CFR Subchapter C, including HM-126 reporting, HM-232 security planning, and the Hazmat Cargo Tank Annual Inspection requirement (49 CFR 180.407). Hazmat violations carry their own, higher penalty schedule, separate from the general FMCSA schedule.
Operational range per MCS-150 filing: interstate within 100 miles (short-haul, 11 drivers). The 100-mile boundary matters because drivers operating within a 100-air-mile radius qualify for the short-haul exception under 49 CFR 395.1(e)(1), which removes the requirement to maintain RODS for the day.
Self-reported MCS-150 annual mileage: 98,000 miles. MCS-150 mileage feeds the FMCSA SafeStat exposure denominator: drastically understated mileage can artificially inflate CSA BASIC percentile scores by reducing the per-mile exposure baseline. Updates are required every 24 months under 49 CFR 390.19.
Fleet Composition and Driver Profile
Owned equipment per the FMCSA Census filing: 12 straight trucks, 3 tractors. Owned-vs-leased equipment matters for compliance documentation, owned trailers require the carrier to retain annual inspection certificates under 49 CFR 396.17, while leased trailers shift that documentation responsibility to the lease agreement.
The carrier reports 11 CDL-holding drivers on file. Each CDL driver must have a current Driver Qualification File (DQF) maintained per 49 CFR 391.51, including a Medical Examiner's Certificate, an annual MVR review, and a record of road-test results.
Primary cargo type per MCS-150: Propane Bottles. Cargo type drives which BASIC categories the carrier is monitored under (Hazmat Compliance applies only to HM-flagged carriers; Cargo-Related Crash applies broadly).
FMCSA Crash History
The FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS) crash dataset records 2 crash events involving JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC in the available reporting window. Of these, 0 involved a fatality, 0 involved a reported injury, and 2 resulted in a tow-away. 2 events meet the federal-recordable threshold under 49 CFR 390.5 (fatality, injury treated away from the scene, OR tow-away of any vehicle).
Most recent recorded event: N 70TH ST, NE on December 19, 2022.
How JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC Compares to the National Average
Across the 31 recorded inspections, JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC's 16.1% vehicle out-of-service rate sits slightly below the FMCSA 2024 national average of 20.72%. The 0.0% driver out-of-service rate sits materially below the 2024 national average of 5.51%.
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Recent DOT Inspections: JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC
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| Date | State | Driver OOS | Vehicle OOS | Next step |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-13 | NE | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-09-08 | NE | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-06-16 | NE | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2026-05-21 | NE | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2026-02-04 | NE | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-12-09 | NE | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-25 | NE | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2025-11-19 | NE | 0 | 1 | Audit check |
| 2025-10-27 | NE | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
| 2025-10-14 | NE | 0 | 0 | Audit check |
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Frequently asked questions about JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC
What is JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC's FMCSA safety rating?
JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC (USDOT #812674) holds a "Satisfactory" FMCSA safety rating. FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score for the carrier is 39/100 (High Risk), derived from its safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the FMCSA national average.
How large is JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC's fleet?
Per its most recent FMCSA MCS-150 filing, JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC operates 15 power unit(s) and 11 driver(s), classifying it as a small fleet. Fleet counts are self-reported to FMCSA and can lag a carrier's current operation.
Where is JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC based?
JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC is registered with the FMCSA at a physical address in DAVEY, Nebraska, under USDOT number 812674.
What is JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC's DOT inspection and violation history?
FileFlo shows 31 recent DOT inspection(s) and 35 recorded violation(s) for JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC (USDOT #812674), sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation datasets. The inspection table on this page lists dates, states, and out-of-service counts.
What is JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC's FileFlo Carrier Intelligence Score?
JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC scores 39/100 (High Risk) on FileFlo's Carrier Intelligence Score. The score normalizes three public FMCSA components (safety rating, inspection pass rate, and out-of-service rate versus the national average) into one 0-100 surface. CSA SMS BASIC percentiles are not published in FMCSA's public data and are excluded rather than estimated.
Federal rules a carrier like JOHN OTTE OIL & PROPANE INC is audited against
The 49 CFR sections a DOT compliance review actually checks, plain-English:
- 49 CFR 395.8, Hours of service & ELD records
- 49 CFR 391.51, Driver qualification files (DQF)
- 49 CFR 396.3, Vehicle inspection, repair & maintenance
- 49 CFR 382.301, Pre-employment drug & alcohol testing
Compliance terms: CSA score · out-of-service order · hours of service · driver qualification file. See DOT compliance software & document management →
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Data sourced from FMCSA public records and the Socrata transportation dataset. Last updated: October 22, 2026. Information may not reflect the carrier's current status. Dispute this record · Claim this profile