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CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC

USDOT 285579 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: MATT CARSTENSEN Company officer 2: GAIL CARSTENSEN Dry Bulk Other (LIQUID MOLASSES) Based in CANNON FALLS, MN Grade A · 100
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
Policy effective · Jul 29, 2025
Review these
  • 1 fatality on crash record 16 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Active insurance on file NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP · 84 Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: MATT CARSTENSEN
Company officer 2: GAIL CARSTENSEN
Cargo: Dry Bulk, Other (LIQUID MOLASSES)
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC (USDOT 285579)
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
Officer(s): MATT CARSTENSEN (Company officer); GAIL CARSTENSEN (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 16 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Active insurance on file — NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP · 84
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/285579/
As of: Jul 18, 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 100/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 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
Safer than peers · 100/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=23082 same-size ACTIVE peers.

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: Caution.

Operating authority
Insurance

NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP · 84

INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY · 34

INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X · $750,000

3 active policies

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 285579
In FMCSA records since Jan 14, 1987 (~39y)
MC / docket MC195502
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer MATT CARSTENSEN
Company officer 2 GAIL CARSTENSEN
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Dry Bulk, Other (LIQUID MOLASSES)
Fleet size 42 units
Drivers 39
Annual mileage 2,372,908 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (651) 437-2783
Email: [email protected]
Physical
700 CANNON INDUSTRIAL BLVD
CANNON FALLS, MN 55009
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 285579
In FMCSA records since Jan 14, 1987 (~39y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 2,372,908 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 1.19 vs 1.80 -0.61
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 29 13 0
Trailers 72 0 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 16 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 0 0
Tow-away 0 1 1 2
Crash reports 0 1 1 2

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 76 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 42 42 0
OOS inspections 0 1 0
OOS percentage 0% 2.38% —
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
42
Drivers
39
Inspections
76
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes (24m)
2
16 all-time
Authorities
2
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC is a corporation based in CANNON FALLS, MN, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 285579. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 42 power units and 39 drivers, with 76 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

CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 42 power units and 39 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Cannon Falls, MN. Across 51 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for contract, common, and broker.

Inspection profile

51 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 132% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in MN (30) and IA (9), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (65.6% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 17 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 42 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 39 drivers; Kenworth, Lbt, and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
2 revocations on record.

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

Compared against 23,082 ACTIVE carriers operating 21–63 power units (±50% of this carrier's 42 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 23,082 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 23,082 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -16.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-07 2026-06

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Unsafe Driving
29 violations
Vehicle Maintenance
14 violations
1 OOS · 7.1%
Hours of Service
7 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Minnesota (MN) 22 0 0.0% Mar 4, 2026
Iowa (IA) 6 0 0.0% May 29, 2026
South Dakota (SD) 6 1 16.7% Jun 16, 2026
North Dakota (ND) 3 0 0.0% Jan 23, 2026
Wisconsin (WI) 3 0 0.0% Mar 26, 2026
Missouri (MO) 1 0 0.0% Jan 2, 2025
New York (NY) 1 0 0.0% Oct 3, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Kenworth 51
Lbt 34
Peterbilt 8
Polar 7
Freightliner 5
Cusm 3
Mac 3
Mack 3
Hmde 2
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 8 — 0.22 0 — Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 18 — 3.25 3 — Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 4 — 2.96 3 — Jul 13, 2026

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

Recent Inspections (76 rows) View all 76 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88158709 Jun 16, 2026 SD 2 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZA2539 · 1XKYD49X2PJ263713
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
87993588 May 29, 2026 IA 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZB5653 · 1XKYDP9XXMJ436813
2 392.2-SLLS2, 395.24C2III-ELDSDN No
87933351 May 21, 2026 SD 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZB6987 · 3AKJHPDV4MSMR1282
1 395.24 No
87429845 Mar 26, 2026 WI 3 SPARTA WI
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
WI 43571Z · 1NPXGGGGX0D145960
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
87257148 Mar 4, 2026 MN 3 ROSE CREEK MN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZB5867 · 1XKWDB9X64J070388
2 392.2-SLLS2, 392.8-D No
87095537 Feb 13, 2026 MN 3 CLARKS GROVE MN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZB5653 · 1XKYDP9XXMJ436813
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
86989409 Feb 2, 2026 MN 3 CLARKS GROVE MN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZB2784 · 1XKYD49X8LJ386880
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
86884794 Jan 23, 2026 ND 3 FARGO ND
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAW7614 · 3AKJHPDVXTSWP9478
0 — No
86455792 Nov 25, 2025 MN 3 CLARKS GROVE MN
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
AL 1A17WME · 1M2GR2GC3NM025325
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
86258319 Nov 4, 2025 WI 2 PHILLIPS WI
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZA8868 · 1XP5DB9X37N673219
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
86207425 Oct 30, 2025 IA 3 HWY 4 NB
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAN9394 · 1XKWD29X7VR755695
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
86153115 Oct 20, 2025 MN 1 OWATONNA MN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZA7933 · 1XKYD49X2RJ320155
11 396.3A1-TFCV, 395.30B1-ELDDFR, 393.55C1-B No
85986454 Oct 1, 2025 MN 3 MOORHEAD MN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZA8868 · 1XP5DB9X37N673219
2 392.2-SLLEWA1, 395.24 No
85884683 Sep 19, 2025 MN 3 BARNESVILLE MN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PZA8868 · 1XP5DB9X37N673219
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
85537519 Aug 13, 2025 MN 1 CLOQUET MN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAS2198 · 1XKYD49X8LJ408781
0 — No
85478830 Aug 13, 2025 SD 3 MURDO SD
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAW5725 · 1XPXD49X9DD163057
0 — No
85406107 Aug 4, 2025 SD 3 JEFFERSON SD
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAW6074 · 1XKYD49X9PJ236444
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
85425055 Jul 31, 2025 MN 3 CLARKS GROVE MN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAR3941 · 1XKWD69X3WR780814
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
85300802 Jul 17, 2025 MN 1 CLARKS GROVE MN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAN9394 · 1XKWD29X7VR755695
4 393.47E, 392.2-SLLEWA1, 393.53B-B No
85291115 Jul 16, 2025 MN 3 CLARKS GROVE MN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAR3941 · 1XKWD69X3WR780814
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
85238111 Jul 10, 2025 MN 1 ERSKINE MN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAW6074 · 1XKYD49X9PJ236444
0 — No
85229061 Jul 9, 2025 MN 1 ERSKINE MN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAU1858 · 1XKDDB9X23R707204
0 — No
85101786 Jun 30, 2025 IA 2 ia-45---hwy-218-nb-mm-29-pilot-gr
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAP1119 · 1NKAGGGG10J476990
1 392.2RG No
84755872 May 21, 2025 IA 3 US HWY 63 CRESCO
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAW6074 · 1XKYD49X9PJ236444
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
84358215 Apr 3, 2025 MN 3 SPRING VALLEY MN
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
MN PAV5938 · 1XKYD49X7PJ236510
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
Recent Crashes (16 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
MN0252930019 Oct 20, 2025 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
NY4050142600 Oct 3, 2024 NY 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2301397972 Dec 14, 2023 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2301392522 Nov 13, 2023 IA 0 2 Yes No Injury
MN0231510105 May 31, 2023 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
MN0221960155 Jul 15, 2022 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0192600067 Sep 17, 2019 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
MN0190730074 Mar 14, 2019 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
MN0182270213 Aug 15, 2018 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0172420274 Aug 30, 2017 MN 1 0 Yes No Fatal
MN0171800055 Jun 29, 2017 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
IA1400815092 Aug 28, 2014 IA 0 1 Yes No Injury
MN0140170273 Jan 13, 2014 MN 0 1 No No Injury
MN0040770116 Jan 14, 2004 MN 0 1 Yes No Injury
MN03100714B0 Feb 11, 2003 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0141474300 Dec 17, 2001 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (2 dockets)
common
MC195502
Active
—
View full authority record →
common
MC980779
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 MC980779 common N —
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

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
Sep 14, 2016 MC980779-B CPL LICENSE CPL →
Jun 27, 2016 MC84-B GRANT PERMIT GRANT →
Feb 6, 2008 MC195502-C REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (26 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP 7901265733 84 — Jul 29, 2025 On file ACTIVE
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY 10108591 SURETY — Jul 29, 2023 Jul 29, 2023 REPLACED
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY 10108591 SURETY — Jul 29, 2023 Jul 29, 2025 CANCELLED
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY 10108591 SURETY — Jul 29, 2023 Jul 29, 2024 CANCELLED
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY 10108591 SURETY — Jul 29, 2021 Jul 29, 2023 CANCELLED
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY 10108591 SURETY — Jul 29, 2020 Aug 1, 2021 CANCELLED
HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY 10108591 SURETY — Jul 29, 2020 Jul 29, 2021 REPLACED
INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY CPP2698012 34 — Dec 1, 2016 On file ACTIVE
INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY CA 2698012 91X $750,000 Dec 1, 2016 On file ACTIVE
AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY 1001071846 SURETY — Jul 29, 2016 Jul 29, 2020 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 95-404198-07 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2011 Dec 1, 2016 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 95-404198-07 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2011 Dec 30, 2016 CANCELLED
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. CID260712 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2007 Dec 1, 2011 REPLACED
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. CID 260712 CARGO — Dec 1, 2007 Jan 4, 2012 CANCELLED
WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. CID260712 BIPD/Primary — Dec 1, 2007 Jan 4, 2012 CANCELLED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY IM-L18329 CARGO — Mar 1, 2005 Jan 16, 2008 CANCELLED
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CA-L18329 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2005 Jan 16, 2008 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 338554 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 2004 Apr 11, 2005 CANCELLED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 338554 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 2004 Mar 1, 2005 REPLACED
CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. 338529 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 2003 Jun 1, 2004 CANCELLED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 9540419800 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 1998 Jun 1, 2003 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 934706-08548763 CARGO — Apr 8, 1998 Mar 1, 2005 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 9560069-08404198 CARGO — Jun 1, 1995 Apr 8, 1998 REPLACED
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY 950206 08997393 BIPD/Primary — Jun 1, 1995 Jun 1, 1998 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY T 117002 BIPD/Primary — Jun 15, 1992 Jul 7, 1995 CANCELLED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Jul 29, 2025
    insurance
    CANCEL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
  2. Jul 29, 2024
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Jul 29, 2023
    insurance
    CANCEL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
  4. Jul 29, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
  5. Aug 1, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Jul 29, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
  7. Jul 8, 2021
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — BROKER
    Details →
  8. Jul 29, 2020
    insurance
    CANCEL — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
  9. Dec 30, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Dec 8, 2016
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  11. Dec 1, 2016
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Sep 14, 2016
    authority
    GRANTED — PROPERTY BROKER
    Details →
  13. Jan 4, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  14. Jan 4, 2012
    insurance
    CANCEL — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  15. Dec 1, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  16. Feb 6, 2008
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  17. Jan 22, 2008
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
  18. Jan 22, 2008
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  19. Jan 22, 2008
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  20. Jan 16, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  21. Jan 16, 2008
    insurance
    CANCEL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  22. Apr 11, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  23. Mar 18, 2005
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  24. Mar 1, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  25. Mar 1, 2005
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  26. Jun 1, 2004
    insurance
    CANCEL — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.
  27. May 26, 2004
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  28. Jun 1, 2003
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  29. Jun 1, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  30. Apr 8, 1998
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
  31. Jul 7, 1995
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
CLARKS GROVE MN MN 12 0
CLARKS GROVE MN 7 1
VALLEY SPRINGS SD SD 5 0
SAGINAW MN MN 4 0
ERSKINE MN MN 3 0
INVER GROVE HEIGHTS MN MN 2 0
FARGO ND ND 2 0
HWY 169 NB IA 1 0
HWY 4 NB IA 1 0
HWY 65 SB ROCKWELL IA 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 30 0
395.8(e)(1) 395.8(e)(1) Hours of Service 7 1
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 4 1
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 2 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
395.24 HOS (ELD) - ELD form and manner Hours of Service 2 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify CARSTENSEN & SONS 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 CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC

Is CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 285579 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 CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC's safety rating? ▾
CARSTENSEN & SONS 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 CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC had? ▾
76 roadside inspections are on file for CARSTENSEN & SONS 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 CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 76 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 CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC based? ▾
CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 700 CANNON INDUSTRIAL BLVD, CANNON FALLS, Minnesota 55009. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC195502). 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 CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC operate? ▾
CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC self-reports 42 power units and 39 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 CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC had any crashes? ▾
16 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for CARSTENSEN & SONS 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.

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