CHARLSEN TRUCKING SERVICE INC

USDOT 124430 Active CORPORATION OTHER-UNKNOWN;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE CORPORATION Company officer: CHRISTOPHER CHARLESEN General Freight Cold Food Other (FOODSTUFFS) Based in STILLWATER, MN Grade A · 94

Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution

Coverage resumed · Jan 1, 1995

Policy effective · Jan 1, 2019

Review these

Prior insurance gap · 857 days Aug 27, 1992 → Jan 1, 1995

On file

Insurance on file · $750,000 AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
BOC-3 process agent on file Carrier Details →

Org: CORPORATION

Company officer: CHRISTOPHER CHARLESEN

Cargo: General Freight, Cold Food, Other (FOODSTUFFS)

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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)

TruckCodex risk summary — CHARLSEN TRUCKING SERVICE INC (USDOT 124430)
Verdict: CAUTION
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Authority / census status: Active
Active BIPD limit: $750,000
Officer(s): CHRISTOPHER CHARLESEN (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 857 days — Aug 27, 1992 → Jan 1, 1995

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — Carrier

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/124430/
As of: Jul 20, 2026
Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.

TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade A

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 94/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 80% · 4/5 signals

Authority / census

Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD

BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers

On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=132157 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating

Unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.

NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.

Insurance-watch tier

Not on watch · 100/100

No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.

TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.

Operating authority

Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

Carrier

Company profile

Company details

USDOT 124430

In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)

Entity CORPORATION

Business org CORPORATION

Company officer CHRISTOPHER CHARLESEN

Operation OTHER-UNKNOWN;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Cargo carried

General Freight, Cold Food, Other (FOODSTUFFS)

Fleet size 6 units

Drivers 4

Annual mileage 53,749 mi

Contact & address

Phone: (651) 747-5988

Email: [email protected]

Physical

1030 4TH AVE S

STILLWATER, MN 55082-5829

Mailing

PO BOX 530

STILLWATER, MN 55082-0530

Registration & safety rating

USDOT 124430

In FMCSA records since Jun 1, 1974 (~52y)

Entity CORPORATION

Operation OTHER-UNKNOWN;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Annual mileage (MCS-150) 53,749 mi

vs. National Average

Vehicle OOS Rate 0.0% vs 23.4% -23.4 pts

Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts

Peer tier (small fleets (≤10 power units)) median OOS rate: 50%

Active liability insurance

FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.

FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.

Related filings

Insurance
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy effective Jan 1, 2019
Process Agent
Carrier
BOC-3 on file

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type	Owned	Term leased	Trip leased
Truck tractors	6	0	0
Trailers	1	0	0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Power Units

Drivers

Inspections

FMCSA roadside history on file

OOS Rate (peak)

—

Crashes

None in last 24 months · all-time on file

Authorities

0 active

Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

CHARLSEN TRUCKING SERVICE INC is a corporation based in STILLWATER, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 124430. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 6 power units and 4 drivers, with 1 roadside inspection on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.

Carrier is unrated

FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.

Carrier overview

CHARLSEN TRUCKING SERVICE INC is a small fleet, operating 6 power units and 4 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Stillwater, MN. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract (common authority is revoked).

Inspection profile

No roadside inspections were recorded in the last 24 months, down from 1 in the prior 24-month window.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 6 power units (small fleet); 4 drivers.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked

1 revocation on record.

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 132,157 ACTIVE carriers operating 3–9 power units (±50% of this carrier's 6 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS

Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

Median across 132,157 same-size peers

Verdict

On par with peers

Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

This carrier — Vehicle OOS

Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections

Peer median

Median across 132,157 same-size peers

Verdict

On par with peers

Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Aug 27, 1992 to Jan 1, 1995 (857 days)

Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections

Make	Model	Inspections
Mack		1
Wabash National		1

SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

BASIC	Serious	Alert	As Of
Driver Fitness	—	—	Jul 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol	—	—	Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service	—	—	Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving	—	—	Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance	—	—	Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →

Inspection #	Date ▼	State	Level	Station	Vehicle	Violations	Top Codes	OOS
79743611	Sep 25, 2023	MN	3	OAKDALE	MACK TRUCK TRACTOR MN YTD0505 · 1M1AA12Y71W134822	1	392.2	No

Recent Crashes (1 row)

Report #	Date ▼	State	Fatalities	Injuries	Tow	Hazmat	Severity
MN0440260800	Mar 8, 2004	MN	0	1	Yes	No	Injury

Authority Records (2 dockets)

View full authority record →

common

MC128920

—

View full authority record →

Revocations & Inactive Status

Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.

Date	Docket	Authority	Status	Applied
Unknown	MC139502	common	INACTIVE	—
Unknown	MC128920	common	N	—

MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date	Docket	Action	Authority	PDF
Jan 31, 2005	MC128920-P	REI	REINSTATEMENT	REI →

Insurance Coverage Timeline (14 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer	Policy #	Type	Limit	Effective	Cancel	Status
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY	46-186401-01	91X	$750,000	Jan 1, 2019	On file	ACTIVE
INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY	CA 2700241	BIPD/Primary	—	Jan 1, 2017	Jan 1, 2019	REPLACED
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP	ACP BA 7103798075	BIPD/Primary	—	Jan 1, 2009	Jan 1, 2017	REPLACED
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP	ACP BA 7103798075	BIPD/Primary	—	Jan 1, 2009	Feb 2, 2017	CANCELLED
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP	ACP BA 7102064272	BIPD/Primary	—	Jan 1, 2006	Jan 1, 2009	REPLACED
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP	ACP BA 7102064272	BIPD/Primary	—	Jan 1, 2006	Jan 16, 2009	CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY	46-186401-00	BIPD/Primary	—	Jan 1, 2005	Jan 1, 2006	REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-F90213	BIPD/Primary	—	Apr 9, 2003	Jan 1, 2005	REPLACED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY	CA-F90213	BIPD/Primary	—	Apr 9, 2003	Feb 9, 2005	CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY	900206-08538973	BIPD/Primary	—	Jan 1, 1997	Apr 9, 2003	CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY	900206 08538973	BIPD/Primary	—	Jan 1, 1995	Apr 9, 2003	REPLACED
Coverage gap — 857 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Aug 27, 1992 to Jan 1, 1995
AID INSURANCE COMPANY (MUTUAL)	BA145142	BIPD/Primary	—	Jan 1, 1985	Aug 27, 1992	CANCELLED
SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA	CP242605	CARGO	—	Jan 1, 1972	Mar 6, 2022	CANCELLED

Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events

Mar 6, 2022

insurance

CANCEL — SAFECO INSURANCE COMPANY OF AMERICA
Jan 1, 2019

insurance

TERM/REPL — INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY
Feb 2, 2017

insurance

TERM/CANCL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
Jan 1, 2017

insurance

TERM/REPL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
Jan 16, 2009

insurance

TERM/CANCL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
Jan 1, 2009

insurance

TERM/REPL — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
Jan 1, 2006

insurance

TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Feb 9, 2005

insurance

TERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Jan 31, 2005

authority

REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
Details →
Jan 1, 2005

insurance

TERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
Jun 25, 2003

authority

REVOKED — COMMON
Details →
Apr 9, 2003

insurance

CANCEL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Apr 9, 2003

insurance

TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Apr 9, 2003

authority

Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
Aug 27, 1992

insurance

CANCEL — AID INSURANCE COMPANY (MUTUAL)
Aug 27, 1992

insurance gap

Coverage gap: 857 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 1, 1995)
Jul 23, 1978

authority

EXPIRED ETA OR TA — EMERGENCY TEMPORARY AUTHORITY
Details →

Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station	State	Inspections	OOS
OAKDALE	MN	1	0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code	Description	Category	Cited	OOS
392.2	Violation of Local Laws - Explain:	Unsafe Driving	1	0

Related Records Cross-references to every adjacent page

How to verify CHARLSEN TRUCKING SERVICE INC

Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about CHARLSEN TRUCKING SERVICE INC

Is CHARLSEN TRUCKING SERVICE INC an active motor carrier? ▾

Yes. CHARLSEN TRUCKING SERVICE INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 124430 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.

What is CHARLSEN TRUCKING SERVICE INC's safety rating? ▾

CHARLSEN TRUCKING SERVICE INC is unrated. FMCSA assigns formal safety ratings only after a compliance review, and the agency has not yet completed one for this carrier. Being unrated is not by itself a red flag — most active carriers in the database are unrated. Review the inspection and BASIC data below to assess on-road performance.

How many inspections has CHARLSEN TRUCKING SERVICE INC had? ▾

1 roadside inspection are on file for CHARLSEN TRUCKING SERVICE INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.

What is CHARLSEN TRUCKING SERVICE INC's out-of-service rate? ▾

CHARLSEN TRUCKING SERVICE INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 1 inspection, no driver or vehicle has been placed out of service — a clean record relative to the national averages of roughly 6.7% (driver) and 23.4% (vehicle).

Where is CHARLSEN TRUCKING SERVICE INC based? ▾

CHARLSEN TRUCKING SERVICE INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1030 4TH AVE S, STILLWATER, Minnesota 55082-5829. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.

Does CHARLSEN TRUCKING SERVICE INC have valid operating authority? ▾

CHARLSEN TRUCKING SERVICE INC has 2 authority records on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.

How many trucks and drivers does CHARLSEN TRUCKING SERVICE INC operate? ▾

CHARLSEN TRUCKING SERVICE INC self-reports 6 power units and 4 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.

Has CHARLSEN TRUCKING SERVICE INC had any crashes? ▾

1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for CHARLSEN TRUCKING SERVICE INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

About FMCSA carrier records

Every commercial motor carrier operating in the United States is required to register with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) and obtain a USDOT number. The USDOT number is a permanent, unique identifier — once assigned, it stays with the carrier for life and is never reissued to another company. Carriers must update their registration every two years on Form MCS-150 to keep their address, fleet size, and operating data current.

Carrier safety data lives in FMCSA's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS): roadside inspections, crashes, out-of-service findings, and the seven Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs) that make up the SMS scoring methodology. For-hire carriers must also hold operating authority — an MC, FF, or MX docket number — which is separate from the USDOT number and requires continuous insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings to remain active.

TruckCodex mirrors FMCSA's public SAFER and L&I systems on a daily refresh cycle. Every record on this page reflects what FMCSA has on file. We do not edit or modify carrier data — for real-time confirmation immediately before a transaction, click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup linked in the related records section above. Safety ratings, when present, come from formal compliance reviews; most active carriers have not been reviewed and are correctly listed as unrated.

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