KERSTEN TRUCKING INC
GRETNA, NE
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 23 days Dec 25, 1996 → Jan 17, 1997
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- Violations per Inspection above national average 4.00 vs 1.80 national (+2.20).
- 1 fatality on crash record 22 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — KERSTEN TRUCKING INC (USDOT 267337) 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: $1,000,000 Officer(s): LARRY KERSTEN (Company officer); JUDY KERSTEN (Company officer 2) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 23 days — Dec 25, 1996 → Jan 17, 1997 • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • Violations per Inspection above national average — 4.00 vs 1.80 national (+2.20). • 1 fatality on crash record — 22 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/267337/ 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 5/5 scored components (mean 89/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 89/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 10% (better). n=93849 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
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.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
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.
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InsuranceUNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Jul 14, 2013
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC189153ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 15 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 22 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
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%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
KERSTEN TRUCKING INC is a corporation based in GRETNA, NE, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 267337. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 11 power units and 9 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.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
KERSTEN TRUCKING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 11 power units and 9 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Gretna, NE. Across 2 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 3 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract and common.
2 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, most heavily in NE (2 stops), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (87.5% of violations); top code 396.17C-PI (No proof of periodic inspection) cited 2 times.
The fleet comprises 11 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 9 drivers; Mack, Cesc, and True are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 93,849 ACTIVE carriers operating 5–17 power units (±50% of this carrier's 11 unit fleet).
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Dec 25, 1996 to Jan 17, 1997 (23 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nebraska (NE) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Oct 27, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
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| Mack | 2 | |
| Cesc | 1 | |
| True | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 4.00 | 4 | — | 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 (2 rows) View all 2 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 86158488 | Oct 27, 2025 | NE | 2 | — |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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7 | 396.5B-L, 396.17C-PI, 393.11A1-LFTSM | No |
| 85092039 | Jun 23, 2025 | NE | 3 | — |
MACK TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLL | No |
Recent Crashes (22 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| NE0225051225 | Dec 23, 2025 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0225043162 | Oct 27, 2025 | NE | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NE0225013286 | Apr 7, 2025 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0223029042 | May 30, 2023 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0220011274 | Mar 17, 2020 | NE | 0 | 4 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NE0216040812 | Sep 27, 2016 | NE | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NE0214049480 | Nov 4, 2014 | NE | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NE0212016953 | Apr 11, 2012 | NE | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NE0213013987 | Feb 9, 2012 | NE | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NE0208041643 | Aug 27, 2008 | NE | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| NE0208029911 | Jul 30, 2008 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0208026255 | Jul 10, 2008 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0205049496 | Nov 30, 2005 | NE | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NE0203035319 | May 19, 2003 | NE | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NE0202108907 | Oct 11, 2002 | NE | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NE0200011036 | Feb 22, 2000 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE198008305A | Dec 2, 1997 | NE | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NE197056767A | Sep 8, 1997 | NE | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NE960042122A | Jun 24, 1996 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0940039689 | Apr 18, 1994 | NE | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NE940037555A | Apr 9, 1994 | NE | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| NE940036258A | Apr 4, 1994 | NE | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
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 | |
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| Jun 29, 2004 | MC189153-C | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (22 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. | 60434814 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Jul 14, 2013 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L23541 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 14, 2010 | Oct 6, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L23541 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 14, 2010 | Jul 14, 2013 | REPLACED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L23541 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 14, 2008 | Jul 14, 2010 | REPLACED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L23541 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 7, 2005 | Jul 14, 2008 | REPLACED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L23541 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 7, 2005 | Aug 19, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3E01191 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 27, 2004 | Jun 7, 2004 | REPLACED |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3E01191 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 7, 2004 | Jul 22, 2005 | CANCELLED |
| EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. | 3E01191 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 7, 2004 | Jun 7, 2005 | REPLACED |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 10 NEA000410 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 7, 2003 | Jun 7, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 10 NEA000410 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 7, 2003 | Jun 7, 2003 | REPLACED |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 10 NEA000410 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 7, 2003 | Feb 1, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 10 NEA000410 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 7, 2003 | Jun 7, 2003 | REPLACED |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 10 NEA000410 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 7, 2003 | Aug 13, 2003 | NAME CHANGED |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 10 NEA000410 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 7, 2003 | Jun 7, 2003 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN280247 | CARGO | — | Jan 17, 2000 | Aug 13, 2003 | NAME CHANGED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN280247 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 17, 2000 | Jun 7, 2003 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN232972 | CARGO | — | Jan 17, 1997 | Jan 17, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | TN232972 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jan 17, 1997 | Jan 17, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| Coverage gap — 23 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Dec 25, 1996 to Jan 17, 1997 | ||||||
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T208048 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 18, 1992 | Dec 25, 1996 | CANCELLED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T-208048 | CARGO | — | Nov 18, 1992 | Dec 25, 1996 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 6, 2013insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 17, 2013
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Jul 14, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 14, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 19, 2008insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 14, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 22, 2005insuranceTERM/CANCL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Jun 29, 2005
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Jun 7, 2005insuranceTERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Jun 29, 2004
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Jun 14, 2004
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Jun 14, 2004authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 14, 2004authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 7, 2004insuranceCANCEL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
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Jun 7, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
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Feb 1, 2004insuranceTERM/CANCL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
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Oct 1, 2003
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Aug 13, 2003insuranceNAMECHG — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 13, 2003insuranceTERM/CANCL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
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Jun 7, 2003insuranceTERM/REPL — BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
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Jun 7, 2003insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 17, 2000insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 30, 1997
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Dec 25, 1996insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 25, 1996insuranceCANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 25, 1996insurance gapCoverage gap: 23 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Jan 17, 1997)
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Nov 19, 1990
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Docket MC189153
common · ACTIVE · MC
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UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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EMPLOYERS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
CARGO policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
BOC-3 process agent · 127,947 carriers served
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2 inspections
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22 reportable crashes
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How to verify KERSTEN TRUCKING INC
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- 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.
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