CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC
USDOT 285579 • 700 CANNON INDUSTRIAL BLVD, CANNON FALLS, MN, 55009
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 10108591 | ON FILE | Jul 29, 2023 | Jul 29, 2025 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 95-404198-07 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2011 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | CID 260712 | ON FILE | Dec 1, 2007 | Jan 4, 2012 |
Insurance History (20 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 10108591 | CANCELLED | Jul 29, 2023 | Jul 29, 2024 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 10108591 | REPLACED | Jul 29, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 10108591 | CANCELLED | Jul 29, 2021 | Jul 29, 2023 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 10108591 | REPLACED | Jul 29, 2020 | Jul 29, 2021 |
| HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 10108591 | CANCELLED | Jul 29, 2020 | Aug 1, 2021 |
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | SURETY | 1001071846 | CANCELLED | Jul 29, 2016 | Jul 29, 2020 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 95-404198-07 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2011 | Dec 30, 2016 |
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CID260712 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2007 | Jan 4, 2012 |
| WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CID260712 | REPLACED | Dec 1, 2007 | Dec 1, 2011 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | IM-L18329 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2005 | Jan 16, 2008 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA-L18329 | CANCELLED | Mar 1, 2005 | Jan 16, 2008 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 338554 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 2004 | Mar 1, 2005 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 338554 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2004 | Apr 11, 2005 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 338529 | CANCELLED | Jun 1, 2003 | Jun 1, 2004 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 9540419800 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1998 | Jun 1, 2003 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 934706-08548763 | REPLACED | Apr 8, 1998 | Mar 1, 2005 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 9560069-08404198 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1995 | Apr 8, 1998 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 950206 08997393 | REPLACED | Jun 1, 1995 | Jun 1, 1998 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | T 117002 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 1992 | Jul 7, 1995 |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | T 117002 | CANCELLED | Jun 15, 1992 | Jul 7, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10108591 | SURETY | Jul 29, 2025 | Jul 29, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10108591 | SURETY | Jul 29, 2024 | Jul 29, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10108591 | SURETY | Jul 29, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 |
| CANCEL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10108591 | SURETY | Jul 29, 2023 | Jul 29, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10108591 | SURETY | Aug 1, 2021 | Aug 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY | 10108591 | SURETY | Jul 29, 2021 | Jul 29, 2021 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 1001071846 | SURETY | Jul 29, 2020 | Jul 29, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 95-404198-07 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 95-404198-07 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2016 | Dec 1, 2016 |
| TERM/CANCL | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CID260712 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 4, 2012 | Jan 4, 2012 |
| CANCEL | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CID 260712 | CARGO | Jan 4, 2012 | Jan 4, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CID260712 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2011 | Dec 1, 2011 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-L18329 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2008 | Jan 16, 2008 |
| CANCEL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IM-L18329 | CARGO | Jan 16, 2008 | Jan 16, 2008 |
| TERM/CANCL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 338554 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 11, 2005 | Apr 11, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 338554 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 1, 2005 | Mar 1, 2005 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 934706-08548763 | CARGO | Mar 1, 2005 | Mar 1, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 338529 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2004 | Jun 1, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 9540419800 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2003 | Jun 1, 2003 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 950206 08997393 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 1998 | Jun 1, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 9560069-08404198 | CARGO | Apr 8, 1998 | Apr 8, 1998 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T 117002 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 1995 | Jul 7, 1995 |
| CANCEL | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | T 117002 | CARGO | Jul 7, 1995 | Jul 7, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-195502 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-195502 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (12 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC980779 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 6, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 8, 2021 |
| MC195502 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2016 |
| MC195502 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 8, 2016 |
| MC980779 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Sep 14, 2016 | — | Unknown |
| MC195502 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 6, 2008 | — | Unknown |
| MC195502 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 6, 2008 | — | Unknown |
| MC195502 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2005 |
| MC195502 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 15, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 18, 2005 |
| MC195502 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 21, 2004 |
| MC195502 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 21, 2004 |
| MC195502 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 26, 1990 | REVOKED | Jan 22, 2008 |
| MC195502 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 26, 1990 | REVOKED | Jan 22, 2008 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
9 states • 73 inspections
Violation Summary (103 violations from 73 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 30 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 10 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 9 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 7 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 2 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8-D | Driver - Failed to inspect /use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-INAT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TFCV | Tires - Front in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1-PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLILC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(12) | 395.8(f)(12) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(7) | 395.8(f)(7) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (73 inspections)
Showing 50 of 73
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
16 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (16 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 20, 2025 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | OWATONNA | I-35 | ...320155 | CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC |
| Oct 3, 2024 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | Ref Marker: | ...394845 | CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 14, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | SIOUX CITY | 11TH ST AND STEUBEN ST | ...125486 | CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC |
| Nov 13, 2023 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | NB HWY 60/ 150TH ST | ...125487 | CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC |
| May 31, 2023 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | LAKEVILLE | N ISTH 35, S of 185th St | ...KF7646 | CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC |
| Jul 15, 2022 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | FIELDON | MNTH 15 | ...236443 | CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC |
| Sep 17, 2019 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 14, 2019 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 15, 2018 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 30, 2017 | MN | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 29, 2017 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 28, 2014 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 13, 2014 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 14, 2004 | MN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 11, 2003 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 17, 2001 | MN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
42 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 42 events