DAHLSTEN TRUCK LINE INC
USDOT 54862 • 101 W EDGAR ST, CLAY CENTER, NE, 68933
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | SURETY | 4001048 | ON FILE | May 28, 2021 | May 13, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | SCP1007 | ON FILE | Jan 28, 1974 | Jan 28, 2008 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD | SCP1007 | ON FILE | Jan 28, 1974 | Jan 28, 2008 |
Insurance History (6 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | SURETY | 4001048 | CANCELLED | May 28, 2021 | Jun 2, 2024 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SURETY | SIC16714A | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2013 | May 28, 2021 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SURETY | SIC16714A | REPLACED | May 28, 2009 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 104825252 | CANCELLED | Oct 18, 2006 | Jun 10, 2009 |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | SURETY | 104825252 | REPLACED | Oct 18, 2006 | May 28, 2009 |
| ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | SURETY | REPLACED | Aug 1, 1989 | Oct 18, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | 4001048 | SURETY | Jun 2, 2024 | Jun 2, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | MERCHANTS NATIONAL BONDING, INC | 4001048 | SURETY | May 13, 2024 | May 13, 2024 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC16714A | SURETY | May 28, 2021 | May 28, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SIC16714A | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| TERM/CANCL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 104825252 | SURETY | Jun 10, 2009 | Jun 10, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 104825252 | SURETY | May 28, 2009 | May 28, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SCP1007 | BIPD | Jan 28, 2008 | Jan 28, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | SCP1007 | CARGO | Jan 28, 2008 | Jan 28, 2008 |
| TERM/REPL | ST. PAUL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | — | SURETY | Oct 18, 2006 | Oct 18, 2006 |
Authority Action History (43 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Unknown | SUPERSEDED | Aug 24, 1981 |
| MC115669 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 6, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 14, 2024 |
| MC115669 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 3, 2021 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 12, 2021 |
| MC115669 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 14, 2009 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 29, 2009 |
| MC115669 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2008 |
| MC115669 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 31, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 8, 2008 |
| MC115669 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Aug 30, 1989 | — | Unknown |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 17, 1985 | — | Unknown |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 1, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 14, 1982 | — | Unknown |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 25, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 28, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 20, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REJECTED | Sep 30, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 16, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 24, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 8, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 16, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 13, 1981 | — | Unknown |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 12, 1981 | SUPERSEDED | Aug 24, 1981 |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 6, 1980 | SUPERSEDED | Aug 24, 1981 |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 3, 1980 | — | Unknown |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 16, 1980 | SUPERSEDED | May 14, 1982 |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 25, 1980 | SUPERSEDED | Aug 24, 1981 |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 25, 1980 | SUPERSEDED | Aug 24, 1981 |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 2, 1980 | SUPERSEDED | Aug 24, 1981 |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Feb 7, 1980 | SUPERSEDED | May 14, 1982 |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 4, 1980 | SUPERSEDED | Aug 24, 1981 |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 16, 1979 | SUPERSEDED | May 14, 1982 |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Nov 16, 1979 | SUPERSEDED | Aug 24, 1981 |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 28, 1979 | SUPERSEDED | May 14, 1982 |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 28, 1979 | SUPERSEDED | Aug 24, 1981 |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 23, 1978 | SUPERSEDED | May 14, 1982 |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Aug 8, 1978 | SUPERSEDED | Aug 24, 1981 |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 19, 1978 | SUPERSEDED | Aug 24, 1981 |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 30, 1978 | SUPERSEDED | May 14, 1982 |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 13, 1978 | SUPERSEDED | Aug 24, 1981 |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 2, 1977 | SUPERSEDED | Aug 24, 1981 |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 28, 1977 | SUPERSEDED | Aug 24, 1981 |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 23, 1977 | SUPERSEDED | Aug 24, 1981 |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DENIED | Jun 17, 1977 | — | Unknown |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 10, 1977 | SUPERSEDED | May 14, 1982 |
| MC115669 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 2, 1977 | SUPERSEDED | Aug 24, 1981 |
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
12 states • 112 inspections
Violation Summary (77 violations from latest 100 of 112 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 8 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 7 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 5 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LTSM | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11B-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BNMH | Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2Y | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2MI | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(2) | Tire-tread and/or sidewall separation | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.67(c)(7)(v) | Tires - other defects | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| 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:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.83(e) | Exhaust - System discharging from a truck or truck-tractor at a location other than at the rear of the cab | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
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 (112 inspections)
Showing 50 of 112
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 3, 2026 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | COUNCIL BLUFFS | 300 BLOCK 16TH AVE | ...453163 | DAHLSTEN TRUCK LINE INC |
| Jan 25, 2026 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | Wabash Twp | I-70 | ...LR1225 | DAHLSTEN TRUCK LINE INC |
| May 30, 2025 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | KANSAS CITY | I635 | ...583845 | DAHLSTEN TRUCK LINE INC |
| Sep 17, 2024 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT IN CITY | US HIGHWAY 54 | ...458899 | DAHLSTEN TRUCK LINE INC |
| Dec 21, 2023 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | US HWY 81 | ...825816 | DAHLSTEN TRUCK LINE INC |
| Nov 2, 2023 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | HUTCHINSON | US-50 | ...136507 | DAHLSTEN TRUCK LINE INC |
| May 15, 2023 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I 880 E 2.90MM | ...285020 | DAHLSTEN TRUCK LINE INC |
| Apr 23, 2022 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | 41.65MM I 80 WB | ...290541 | DAHLSTEN TRUCK LINE INC |
| Dec 15, 2021 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | SALINA | I135 | ...GZ4971 | DAHLSTEN TRUCK LINE INC |
| Jul 13, 2020 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 17, 2020 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 15, 2019 | IA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 20, 2019 | IA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 15, 2019 | KS | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 4, 2019 | OK | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 15, 2018 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 11, 2017 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 30, 2017 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 16, 2016 | NE | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2016 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 11, 2016 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 15, 2015 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 22, 2015 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 17, 2015 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 20, 2015 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
37 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 37 events