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ROGER CHRISTENSEN TRUCKING LLC

USDOT 483543 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: ROGER CHRISTENSEN General Freight Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber Building Materials Machinery / Large Objects Dry Bulk Paper Products +1 more Based in ESTHERVILLE, IA Grade A · 95
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
Coverage resumed · Mar 1, 2002
Contract (Property) reinstated · May 22, 2007
Policy effective · Aug 21, 2025
Review these
  • Prior insurance gap · 18 days Feb 11, 2002 → Mar 1, 2002
  • Contract (Property) gap · 1849 days Inactive Apr 29, 2002 → reinstated May 22, 2007
On file
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC. Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: ROGER CHRISTENSEN
Cargo: General Freight, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — ROGER CHRISTENSEN TRUCKING LLC (USDOT 483543)
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): ROGER CHRISTENSEN (Company officer)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Prior insurance gap · 18 days — Feb 11, 2002 → Mar 1, 2002
  • Contract (Property) gap · 1849 days — Inactive Apr 29, 2002 → reinstated May 22, 2007

On file:
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/483543/
As of: Jul 21, 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 95/100). 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
On par with peers · 75/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=197585 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

2 active liability policies

BOC-3 agent

PROCESS AGENT SERVICE COMPANY, INC.

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 483543
In FMCSA records since May 14, 1992 (~34y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer ROGER CHRISTENSEN
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Logs / Poles / Beams / Lumber, Building Materials, Machinery / Large Objects, Dry Bulk, Paper Products, Farm Supplies
Fleet size 5 units
Drivers 8
Annual mileage 130,326 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (712) 380-2493
Email: [email protected]
Physical
3976 14TH AVE N
ESTHERVILLE, IA 51334
Mailing
2301 FRANCIS SITES DR
SPIRIT LAKE, IA 51360
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 483543
In FMCSA records since May 14, 1992 (~34y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 130,326 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 0.50 vs 1.80 -1.30
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
Truck tractors 5 0 0
Trailers 15 0 0

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

Inspections (24 months)

All 6 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
5
Drivers
8
Inspections
6
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
—
Crashes
2
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

ROGER CHRISTENSEN TRUCKING LLC is a corporation based in ESTHERVILLE, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 483543. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 5 power units and 8 drivers, with 6 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

ROGER CHRISTENSEN TRUCKING LLC is a small fleet, operating 5 power units and 8 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 25 years on FMCSA's records, based in Estherville, IA. Across 3 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

3 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, roughly flat versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in NE (2) and KS (1), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

0.0% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (50.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 1 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 5 power units (small fleet) and 8 drivers; Utility and Peterbilt are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

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

Compared against 197,585 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–8 power units (±50% of this carrier's 5 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 197,585 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
0%
Median across 197,585 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Authority gap detected (1)

  • Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Apr 29, 2002 to May 22, 2007 (1849 days)

Historical coverage gap detected (1)

  • No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 11, 2002 to Mar 1, 2002 (18 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2025-03 2026-01

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
1 violation

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Kansas (KS) 1 0 0.0% Jan 14, 2026
Nebraska (NE) 1 0 0.0% Mar 25, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Utility 6
Peterbilt 5
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 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 — 6.00 6 — 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 (6 rows) View all 6 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
86806110 Jan 14, 2026 KS 2 KS
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA LR5420 · 1XP5DB9X13N597039
1 393.11A1-LBL No
84229293 Mar 25, 2025 NE 3 WAVERLY WEST BOUND
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FP2882 · 1XP5DB9X13N597039
0 — No
81924628 Jun 20, 2024 NE 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FP2882 · 1XP5DB9X13N597039
1 392.2 No
80873082 Feb 15, 2024 NE 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FP1771 · 1XP5DB9X37D683965
0 — No
79717606 Sep 19, 2023 IA 2 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FS0131 · 1XP5DB9X37D639920
4 393.78, 393.9(a), 393.60(d) No
79521242 Aug 28, 2023 MN 1 WORTHINGTON SCALE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FP1771 · 1XP5DB9X37D683965
7 396.3(a)(1), 393.47(e), 393.53(b) Yes
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IA1300747475 Jul 8, 2013 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA1200681544 Apr 13, 2012 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC287199
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 MC287199 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
May 22, 2007 MC287199-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (18 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP02830A 91X $1,000,000 Aug 21, 2025 On file ACTIVE
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP02830A BIPD/Primary — Mar 17, 2025 Aug 21, 2025 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP02830A BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2013 Mar 17, 2025 REPLACED
CLASSIC INSURANCE CO CA 8471924 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2012 Mar 1, 2012 REPLACED
CLASSIC INSURANCE CO CA 8471924 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2012 Mar 1, 2013 REPLACED
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. 14302117 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2010 Apr 3, 2010 CANCELLED
ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY 14302117 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2010 Mar 1, 2012 REPLACED
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. 14302117 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2010 Mar 1, 2010 REPLACED
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. 60357415 BIPD/Primary — Apr 18, 2007 Apr 3, 2010 CANCELLED
UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO. 60357415 BIPD/Primary — Apr 18, 2007 Mar 1, 2010 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP40824A BIPD — Mar 1, 2002 On file ACTIVE
Coverage gap — 18 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 11, 2002 to Mar 1, 2002
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP40824A BIPD/Primary — Oct 17, 2001 Feb 11, 2002 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP40824A BIPD/Primary — Jul 24, 2001 Oct 17, 2001 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP40824A BIPD/Primary — Mar 12, 2001 Jul 24, 2001 CANCELLED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP40824A BIPD/Primary — Mar 9, 1999 Mar 12, 2001 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP40824A BIPD/Primary — Mar 9, 1999 Apr 6, 2001 TRANSFERRED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. CLP40824A BIPD/Primary — Mar 3, 1995 Mar 9, 1999 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Aug 21, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  2. Mar 17, 2025
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  3. Mar 1, 2013
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CLASSIC INSURANCE CO
  4. Mar 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — CLASSIC INSURANCE CO
  5. Mar 1, 2012
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — ADDISON INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Apr 3, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
  7. Apr 3, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
  8. Mar 1, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
  9. Mar 1, 2010
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — UNITED FIRE & CASUALTY CO.
  10. May 22, 2007
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  11. Apr 29, 2002
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  12. Apr 29, 2002
    authority gap
    Contract (Property) authority inactive: 1849 days (through May 22, 2007)
  13. Feb 11, 2002
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  14. Feb 11, 2002
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  15. Feb 11, 2002
    insurance gap
    Coverage gap: 18 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 1, 2002)
  16. Oct 17, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  17. Jul 24, 2001
    insurance
    CANCEL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  18. Apr 6, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  19. Mar 12, 2001
    authority
    TRANSFERRED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  20. Mar 12, 2001
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  21. Mar 9, 1999
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
KS KS 1 0
WORTHINGTON SCALE MN 1 1
WAVERLY WEST BOUND NE 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking 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
393.60(d) Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.95(a) No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.3(a)(1) Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
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How to verify ROGER CHRISTENSEN TRUCKING LLC

  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 ROGER CHRISTENSEN TRUCKING LLC

Is ROGER CHRISTENSEN TRUCKING LLC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. ROGER CHRISTENSEN TRUCKING LLC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 483543 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 ROGER CHRISTENSEN TRUCKING LLC's safety rating? ▾
ROGER CHRISTENSEN TRUCKING LLC'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 ROGER CHRISTENSEN TRUCKING LLC had? ▾
6 roadside inspections are on file for ROGER CHRISTENSEN TRUCKING LLC 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 ROGER CHRISTENSEN TRUCKING LLC's out-of-service rate? ▾
ROGER CHRISTENSEN TRUCKING LLC has no out-of-service findings on its inspection record. Across 6 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 ROGER CHRISTENSEN TRUCKING LLC based? ▾
ROGER CHRISTENSEN TRUCKING LLC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 3976 14TH AVE N, ESTHERVILLE, Iowa 51334. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does ROGER CHRISTENSEN TRUCKING LLC have valid operating authority? ▾
ROGER CHRISTENSEN TRUCKING LLC 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 ROGER CHRISTENSEN TRUCKING LLC operate? ▾
ROGER CHRISTENSEN TRUCKING LLC self-reports 5 power units and 8 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 ROGER CHRISTENSEN TRUCKING LLC had any crashes? ▾
2 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for ROGER CHRISTENSEN TRUCKING LLC 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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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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