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OLSON TRUCKING INC

DAKOTA CITY, NE

USDOT 257297 Inactive CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: JOHN OLSON Based in DAKOTA CITY, NE Grade B · 83
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Do not book — hard regulatory blocker

One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

Do not book
Contract (Property) reinstated · Jan 19, 2018
Policy effective · Jan 11, 2018
Blockers
  • Census status: Inactive FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering.
Review these
  • Contract (Property) gap · 3497 days Inactive Jun 23, 2008 → reinstated Jan 19, 2018
On file
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file CENTRAL AGENT SERVICE, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: JOHN OLSON
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — OLSON TRUCKING INC (USDOT 257297)
Verdict: DO NOT BOOK
Do not book — hard regulatory blocker
One or more hard blockers are on file. Do not tender until the issue is cured and confirmed on FMCSA.

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

Blockers:
  • Census status: Inactive — FMCSA census marks this USDOT as not actively authorized. Confirm on SAFER before tendering.

Cautions:
  • Contract (Property) gap · 3497 days — Inactive Jun 23, 2008 → reinstated Jan 19, 2018

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $750,000 — GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — CENTRAL AGENT SERVICE, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/257297/
As of: Jul 22, 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 B

Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 83/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Authority / census
Inactive · 30/100

Census status is Inactive — confirm on SAFER before tendering.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

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

OOS vs peers
NR

Peer OOS benchmark unavailable (missing power units, OOS rates, or fewer than 5 same-size peers).

NR reason: getCarrierPeerSafety returned null.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory 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: Do not book.

Recent changes

Daily change log ↓
  • Status NOT_AUTH → INACTIVE · May 25, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

CENTRAL AGENT SERVICE, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 257297
In FMCSA records since Apr 10, 1985 (~41y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer JOHN OLSON
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Fleet size 4 units
Drivers 4
Annual mileage 5,960 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (402) 987-3542
Physical
477 HWY 35 WEST
DAKOTA CITY, NE 68731
Mailing
P O BOX 805
DAKOTA CITY, NE 68731
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 257297
In FMCSA records since Apr 10, 1985 (~41y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 5,960 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
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
Violations per Inspection 0.00 vs 1.80 -1.80
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

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Trucks 4 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 2 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 2 2 0
OOS inspections 0 0 0
OOS percentage 0% 0% —
National average 6.67% 22.26% 4.44%

Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).

Power Units
4
Drivers
4
Inspections
2
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
1
None in last 24 months · all-time on file
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

OLSON TRUCKING INC is a corporation based in DAKOTA CITY, NE, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 257297. The carrier carries the FMCSA status Inactive, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 4 drivers, with 2 roadside inspections 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

OLSON TRUCKING INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 4 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 17 years on FMCSA's records, based in Dakota City, NE. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO., and all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in IA (2 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 4 drivers; Freightliner, Pola, and Wilx are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jun 23, 2008 to Jan 19, 2018 (3497 days)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record. · 1 status change

Record Changes

    • Status NOT_AUTH INACTIVE
      Seen 2 times · first May 25, 2026 · last May 25, 2026 FMCSA Company Census
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-11 2025-05

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Iowa (IA) 2 0 0.0% May 8, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 2
Polar 1
Wilson 1
Recent Inspections (2 rows) View all 2 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
000P15FBF4 May 8, 2025 IA 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NE 70973D · 3AKJHLDR3JSJK6339
0 — No
000P15FB68 Nov 24, 2024 IA 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
NE 70771R · 3AKJHLDV4LSLF0988
0 — No
Recent Crashes (1 row)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
CA2652101006 Mar 30, 2021 CA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC182826
N
—
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 MC182826 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 19, 2018 MC182826-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (3 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GRINNELL MUTUAL REINSURANCE CO. 0000830737 91X $750,000 Jan 11, 2018 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP07884N BIPD/Primary — Apr 21, 2003 Jun 13, 2008 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP7884 BIPD/Primary — Sep 20, 1988 Apr 21, 2003 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jan 19, 2018
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Jun 23, 2008
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Jun 23, 2008
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  4. Jun 23, 2008
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  5. Jun 23, 2008
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 3497 days (through Jan 19, 2018)
  6. Jun 13, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  7. Nov 22, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. Apr 21, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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How to verify OLSON TRUCKING 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 OLSON TRUCKING INC

Is OLSON TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
OLSON TRUCKING INC carries the FMCSA status "Inactive" on its USDOT 257297 registration. Refer to the warnings banner and authority records below to see the full picture.
What is OLSON TRUCKING INC's safety rating? ▾
OLSON TRUCKING INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has OLSON TRUCKING INC had? ▾
2 roadside inspections are on file for OLSON TRUCKING 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 OLSON TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
OLSON TRUCKING INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 2 inspections, 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 OLSON TRUCKING INC based? ▾
OLSON TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 477 HWY 35 WEST, DAKOTA CITY, Nebraska 68731. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does OLSON TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
OLSON TRUCKING INC has 1 authority record 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 OLSON TRUCKING INC operate? ▾
OLSON TRUCKING INC self-reports 4 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 OLSON TRUCKING INC had any crashes? ▾
1 FMCSA-reportable crash is on file for OLSON TRUCKING 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.

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