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C S WINTERSTEEN CO INC

USDOT 124922 Active CORPORATION Based in BEMIDJI, MN

C S WINTERSTEEN CO INC is a corporation based in BEMIDJI, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 124922. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 2 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 Overview

C S WINTERSTEEN CO INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 2 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Bemidji, MN. FMCSA records show no inspection or crash activity in the last 24 months. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Power Units
4
Drivers
2
Inspections
1
last 24 months included
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
0
4 all-time
Authorities
4
2 active

Active filings

Insurance
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy effective May 12, 2026
Process Agent
TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 on file
Operating Authority
MC MC119094
ACTIVE

Safety Snapshot

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 4 power units (small fleet); 2 drivers.

Compliance

Operating Authority
Contract (Property)
Common (Property)
Common 1 active
Contract 1 active
Full authority records below ↓
Active Insurance
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY · BIPD/Primary
2 active policies
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%
BOC-3 Process Agent
TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
Serves 127,947 carriers
Location & Contact
1291 NAYLOR DRIVE SE
BEMIDJI, MN 56601
Phone: 2187511604
Email: [email protected]
Registration
USDOT 124922
Entity CORPORATION
Operation A
MCS-150 mileage 121,886 mi
Safety Rating S

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

Compared against 179,653 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 179,653 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
0%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.7%
Median across 179,653 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -16.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from May 12, 2025 to May 12, 2026 (365 days)
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores

SMS data not available

FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.

Recent Inspections (1 row) View all 1 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
78560316 May 6, 2023 MT 3 HAVRE SCALE
PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAA8144 · 1XP5D69X6YN538065
0 — No
Recent Crashes (4 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MN0143220334 Nov 18, 2014 MN 0 2 Yes Yes Injury
MN0113520145 Dec 16, 2011 MN 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
MN0480160600 Mar 26, 2004 MN 0 1 Yes Yes Injury
WI000030459A Aug 16, 2000 WI 0 0 Yes Yes Tow
Authority Records (4 dockets)
MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
MC119094
PENDING
Granted Aug 28, 1978 Pending Aug 26, 1981
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MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
MC119094
PENDING
Granted Mar 24, 1977 Pending Aug 26, 1981
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COMMON
MC119094
Active
Granted Aug 20, 1996
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CONTRACT
MC119094
Active
Granted Aug 20, 1996
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Revocations & Inactive Status

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

Date Docket Authority Status Applied
Aug 26, 1981 MC119094 Contract (Property) PENDING —
Aug 26, 1981 MC119094 Common (Property) PENDING —
Insurance Coverage Timeline (16 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Effective Cancel Status
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 56-521047-00 91X May 12, 2026 On file ACTIVE
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 56-521047-00 BIPD/Primary May 12, 2026 On file ACTIVE
Coverage gap — 365 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from May 12, 2025 to May 12, 2026
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY A0103770001 BIPD/Primary May 12, 2019 May 12, 2025 REPLACED
MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CPMN0560111320 BIPD/Primary May 12, 2016 May 12, 2019 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WN115147 BIPD/Primary May 12, 2013 May 12, 2016 REPLACED
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY CA 1596341 BIPD/Primary May 12, 2012 May 12, 2013 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN236121 BIPD/Primary May 12, 1997 May 12, 2012 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN236121 CARGO May 12, 1997 Jun 8, 2011 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP67953A CARGO May 12, 1996 May 12, 1997 REPLACED
OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C. BA 64 25 57 BIPD/Primary May 12, 1996 May 12, 1997 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN 211113 CARGO May 12, 1995 May 12, 1996 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN 211113 CARGO May 12, 1995 Jun 14, 1996 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TN 211113 BIPD/Primary May 5, 1995 Jun 14, 1996 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY T-082730 CARGO Jan 3, 1991 May 12, 1995 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY T-082730 BIPD/Primary Jan 3, 1991 May 12, 1995 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. May 12, 2026
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. May 12, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. May 12, 2025
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 365 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through May 12, 2026)
  4. May 12, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. May 12, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. May 12, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
  7. May 12, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Jun 8, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  9. May 12, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  10. May 12, 1997
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — OCCIDENTAL FIRE AND CASUALTY CO. OF N.C.
  11. Oct 16, 1996
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  12. Jun 14, 1996
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  13. Jun 14, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. May 12, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  15. Jun 12, 1995
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  16. May 12, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  17. Nov 16, 1990
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  18. Aug 26, 1981
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  19. Aug 26, 1981
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  20. Aug 26, 1981
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  21. Aug 26, 1981
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  22. Aug 26, 1981
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  23. Aug 26, 1981
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  24. Aug 26, 1981
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  25. Aug 26, 1981
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  26. Aug 26, 1981
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
HAVRE SCALE MT 1 0
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How to verify C S WINTERSTEEN CO INC

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. 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.
  5. 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 C S WINTERSTEEN CO INC

Is C S WINTERSTEEN CO INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. C S WINTERSTEEN CO INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 124922 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 C S WINTERSTEEN CO INC's safety rating? ▾
C S WINTERSTEEN CO INC's FMCSA safety rating is S. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has C S WINTERSTEEN CO INC had? ▾
1 roadside inspection are on file for C S WINTERSTEEN CO 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 C S WINTERSTEEN CO INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
C S WINTERSTEEN CO 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 C S WINTERSTEEN CO INC based? ▾
C S WINTERSTEEN CO INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 1291 NAYLOR DRIVE SE, BEMIDJI, Minnesota 56601. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does C S WINTERSTEEN CO INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. C S WINTERSTEEN CO INC holds 2 active FMCSA operating authorities (MC119094, MC119094). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does C S WINTERSTEEN CO INC operate? ▾
C S WINTERSTEEN CO INC self-reports 4 power units and 2 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 C S WINTERSTEEN CO INC had any crashes? ▾
4 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for C S WINTERSTEEN CO 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.

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