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Authorized · PropertyUSDOT 285579· MC195502· CARRIER· EIN 41-1457688
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CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC

700 CANNON INDUSTRIAL BLVD, CANNON FALLS, MN, 55009(651) 437-2783dispatch@carstensentrucking.comMATT CARSTENSEN
Vetting snapshot
Authority
Active
operating authority
Insurance
$750K BIPD
INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY
Vehicle OOS
11.8%
below 22% national avg
Driver OOS
0%
below 6.7% national avg
Crashes 24mo
2
none fatal
Red flags
None
nothing flagged
96
/ 100

Risk factors

Low riskVioCodes score
2 crashes in the last 24 months

A weighted read of the public FMCSA signals below — authority, insurance, out-of-service, crashes, roadside OOS rates, and carrier connections. A starting point for vetting, not a guarantee.

Authority & insurance

MC195502

Operating authority and insurance on file — from FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I).

Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
Authorized for: Property
Liability (BIPD)
$750K on file
$750K required
Cargo
On file
required
Bond / surety
Not on file
required
Insurance filings
ON FILELiability (BIPD) — BMC-91X$750K coverageeff 12/01/2016
INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY· policy CA 2698012
ON FILECargo — BMC-34$5K coverageeff 12/01/2016
INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY· policy CPP2698012
ON FILEProperty broker surety — BMC-84$75K coverageeff 07/29/2025
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company· policy 7901265733
Authority history (12) ▾
07/06/2021BROKERINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/08/2021)
12/05/2016COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/08/2016)
12/05/2016CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/08/2016)
09/14/2016PROPERTY BROKERGRANTED
02/06/2008MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED
02/06/2008MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATED
03/15/2005COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/18/2005)
03/15/2005CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/18/2005)
05/05/2004COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/26/2004)
05/05/2004CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION→ DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/26/2004)
04/26/1990MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED→ REVOKED (01/22/2008)
04/26/1990MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED→ REVOKED (01/22/2008)
Insurance history9 insurers on record
Filing timeline (23) ▾
  1. HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYCancelled
    SURETY · eff 07/29/2023 → 07/29/2025
  2. HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYCancelled
    SURETY · eff 07/29/2023 → 07/29/2024
  3. HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYCancelled
    SURETY · eff 07/29/2021 → 07/29/2023
  4. HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYReplaced
    SURETY · eff 07/29/2023 → 07/29/2023
  5. HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYCancelled
    SURETY · eff 07/29/2020 → 08/01/2021
  6. HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANYReplaced
    SURETY · eff 07/29/2020 → 07/29/2021
  7. AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANYCancelled
    SURETY · eff 07/29/2016 → 07/29/2020
  8. AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/01/2011 → 12/30/2016
  9. AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY$750KReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/01/2011 → 12/01/2016
  10. WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/01/2007 → 01/04/2012
  11. WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 12/01/2007 → 01/04/2012
  12. WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.$1MReplaced
    BIPD/Primary · eff 12/01/2007 → 12/01/2011
  13. ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY$1MCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 03/01/2005 → 01/16/2008
  14. ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY$750KCancelled
    CARGO · eff 03/01/2005 → 01/16/2008
  15. CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.$750KCancelled
    BIPD/Primary · eff 06/01/2004 → 04/11/2005

Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance (L&I), public data. This shows the carrier’s federal insurance filings (BMC-91X liability, BMC-34 cargo) — the federally-required minimums on file for operating authority — not the carrier’s full commercial policy (its actual auto combined-single-limit, general liability, cargo, or workers’ comp, which appear on the carrier’s ACORD certificate of insurance). Always confirm current coverage with a COI from the carrier’s agent before making a vetting decision.

Roadside inspection performance

Out-of-service rate vs national average. Lower is better.

Vehicle17 inspections · 11.8% OOS · National 22%
Driver48 inspections · 0% OOS · National 6.7%

CSA performance breakdown

FMCSA · Sep 2026

48 inspections · 51 violations (3 OOS) · 7% of inspections had an OOS finding.

48
Inspections
51
Violations
3
OOS violations
7
Distinct codes

Violations by BASIC

click to filter codes

14
total

Top cited codes

score = count × severity weight

Most inspected in · top 5 states

  • MN20
  • SD4
  • IA3
  • WI2
  • ND1

Latest FMCSA SMS snapshot. Codes link to the lookup — severity weighting, contest angles, and the DataQs Drafter for each. Click a BASIC to filter the codes.

Recommendations

What’s driving each score, what to do about it, and where it could go.

A high share of violations are occurring in Steele County, MN

Medium impact

11 of 44 violations in the last 12 months (25%) came from inspections in Steele County, MN. That can mean tougher enforcement there or simply more of your miles run through it — either way it's worth a look.

What to do
  • Review the inspections from Steele County, MN to spot recurring issues
  • Brief drivers running that lane; consider rerouting around the toughest enforcement corridors where practical

Speeding violations are the leading contributor to Unsafe Driving

Low impact

Estimated Unsafe Driving percentile of 48% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing16 violations (24 mo)
Speeding14 viol88%
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit13× · 83%
  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× · 6%
Other1 viol8%
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× · 8%
Following / lane / reckless1 viol4%
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× · 4%
What to do
  • Coach the drivers with speeding violations directly — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Set and enforce a governed road speed; review telematics/dashcam speed events weekly
Projected estimatecould improve up to 34 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance

Low impact

Estimated Hours-of-Service Compliance percentile of 29% is under the 65% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing7 violations (24 mo)
Log / ELD device6 viol65%
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× · 30%
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.2× · 20%
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number.1× · 15%
False log / RODS1 viol35%
  • 395.8E1-PCFalse Record of Duty Status - Improper use of Personal Conveyance Exception1× · 35%
What to do
  • Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected estimatecould improve up to 14 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 65% line

Driver Fitness needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Driver Fitness percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention

Low impact

Estimated Controlled Substances/Alcohol percentile of 0% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What to do
  • Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment

Brakes violations are the leading contributor to Vehicle Maintenance

Low impact

Estimated Vehicle Maintenance percentile of 51% is under the 80% line. In decent shape, but here's what's driving it.

What’s contributing19 violations · 4 OOS (24 mo)
Brakes1 OOS10 viol41%
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× · 12%
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.1× · 9%
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× · 6%
Tires3 OOS3 viol38%
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× · 29%
  • 396.3A1-TFCVTires - Front, in contact with a part of the vehicle1× · 10%
Lighting / lamps2 viol12%
  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× · 6%
  • 393.9A-HLLHLighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam1× · 6%
Other3 viol7%
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× · 3%
  • 393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened1× · 2%
  • 393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding1× · 2%
What to do
  • Check brake adjustment and listen for air leaks every pre-trip; put brakes on the PM schedule
  • Fix air-loss and warning-light faults before dispatch — don’t “drive it in”
  • Prioritize the out-of-service items — they carry the heaviest weight
Projected estimatecould improve up to 34 pts in ~12 mo
nowin 12 months
Current trend 50% followed 100% followed 80% line

Recommendations are generated from the carrier’s public FMCSA roadside-inspection record. Percentiles and projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures. Informational, not legal advice.

90-day safety improvement plan

What this carrier has struggled with most in the last 90 days — where to focus now.

▼ Improving
7
Inspections
10
Violations
2
Out-of-service
0
Clean
Where the violations are
Other 50%Vehicle Maintenance 30%Unsafe Driving 20%
Focus here first
1Other
5 violations · 50% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLEWA1×4State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups
  • 392.2-SLLEWG1State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight
Do this
  • Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
  • Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2Vehicle Maintenance
3 violations · 2 OOS · 30% of recent
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS · OOS
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. · OOS
Do this
  • Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
  • Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
3Unsafe Driving
2 violations · 20% of recent
  • 392.2-SLLS2×2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit
Do this
  • Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
  • Hands off the phone; always belt up
Repeat offenders (same code, multiple times)
392.2-SLLEWA1×4392.2-SLLS2×2
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Based on roadside inspections in the last 90 days, ranked by what recurs most. Informational, not legal advice.

Inspection & crash map

live · FMCSA MCMIS

Every inspection and crash on record — hover a point for the summary, click for full detail (codes, severity, CSA points).

78
Inspections
103
Violations
3
Out-of-service
340
CSA points
16
Crashes
9
States
cleanviolOOS

CSA points = violation severity weight × FMCSA time weight (3× in the last 6 months, 2× at 6–12, 1× at 12–24). Points are spread within each state — FMCSA records the inspection state, not an exact location. Source: FMCSA MCMIS.

Equipment

VINs via NHTSA

74 distinct vehicles seen in this carrier’s roadside inspections.

35 trailer 32 truck 4 other 3 incomplete vehicle
2022 MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURINGseen 6×
5MATA4221NA062369· 2137STY MN
1998 KENWORTH W900seen 5×
1XKWD69X3WR780814· PAR3941 MN
2013 LBT INC LBT INC TRAILERseen 5×
4J8B04225DT000716· 4698STX MN
2023 KENWORTH T680seen 3×
1XKYD49X7PJ236443· PAV5937 MN
2020 LBT INC LBT INC TRAILERseen 3×
4J8B04326LT001502· 1182STS MN
2024 KENWORTH T680seen 3×
1XKYD49X2RJ320155· PZA7933 MN
2003 KENWORTH T800seen 3×
1XKDDB9X23R707204· PAU1858 MN
2023 KENWORTH T680seen 3×
1XKYD49X9PJ236444· PAW6074 MN
2020 KENWORTH T680seen 3×
1XKYD49X8LJ408781· PAS2198 MN
2007 PETERBILT 379seen 3×
1XP5DB9X37N673219· PZA8868 MN
2012 PETERBILT 386seen 2×
1XPHD49X3CD160447· PZA8868 MN
KENWORTH T6 Seriesseen 2×
1NKAGGGG10J476990· PAP1119 MN
STEPHENS Pseen 2×
1S9AL15B7JH474095· STB4679 MN
2025 MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURINGseen 2×
5MATA4224SX081989· STC3039 MN
2016 LBT INC LBT INC TRAILERseen 2×
4J8B04227GT000107· 2373STZ MN
2024 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1XKYD49X9RJ267194· PZA5077 MN
2015 LBT INC LBT INC TRAILERseen 2×
4J8B04222FT005911· 8720STV MN
2020 LBT INC LBT INC TRAILERseen 2×
4J8B04223LT001801· 1170STS MN
STEPHENSseen 2×
1S9AL15B3JH474188· STB4680 MN
KENWORTH T6 Seriesseen 2×
1NKAGGGG00R125487· PZB0532 MN
2015 POLAR TANK TRAILER Polar Tank Trailerseen 2×
1PMS14226F1046023· 2162STP MN
2019 LBT INC LBT INC TRAILERseen 2×
4J8B04323KT006901· 1152STS MN
2017 LBT INC LBT INC TRAILERseen 2×
4J8B04223HT003801· 1130STS MN
2027 KENWORTH W9 Seriesseen 2×
1XKWD29X7VR755695· PAN9394 MN
2020 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1XKYD49X8LJ386880· PZB2784 MN
2021 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1XKYDP9XXMJ436813· PZB5653 MN
2021 FREIGHTLINER Cascadiaseen 2×
3AKJHPDV4MSMR1282· PZB6987 MN
2015 KENWORTH T680seen 2×
1XKYD49X6FJ439645· PAU1858 MN
2004 HEIL TRAILER INTERNATIONAL Heil Trailer International
5HTSN432147U09874· STA3808 MN
2024 LBT INC LBT INC TRAILER
4J8B04328RT007102· STB4661 MN

+ 44 more.

Equipment is inferred from VINs recorded on roadside inspections (FMCSA MCMIS), decoded via the NHTSA vPIC API — it reflects vehicles inspected, not a current fleet roster.

Crash record (US, last 24 months)

Total

2

Tow-away

2

Injury

0

Fatal

0

Company profile

FMCSA census

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Power units
42
on file (MCS-150)
Drivers
39
39 hold a CDL
Annual mileage
2.9M mi
reported 2025
Recordable crash rate
—
per million miles
How far they run · drivers by operating lane
  • Interstate · 100+ mi39 drivers
Company officer
MATT CARSTENSEN
Operation
Interstate
D-U-N-S
624907010
Registered since
1987-01-14
Last MCS-150 update
2026-09-16
Census status
Active

Fleet: 42 trucks · 29 owned tractors · 72 owned trailers · 13 leased/term tractors.

Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov). Fleet and driver counts are self-reported on the carrier’s most recent MCS-150 filing.

Connections

carrier graph

This carrier shares VINs with 9 other carriers — review the connections below as part of your vetting.

9
Connected carriers
9
Fleet-transfer links
3
Most shared VINs
1
Strong links
Strong· 1
1
TOTAL HOME PLUS INC
USDOT 1420596Active· STACY, MN
Strong
Shared VIN · 3
4J8B04328LT0015034J8B04226FT0059274J8B04226JT001501

Shared VINs come from FMCSA roadside-inspection records — a vehicle inspected under more than one carrier, often a fleet transfer or trailer interchange. Other links come from the FMCSA census. Shared identifiers are common and often legitimate — treat these as leads to investigate, not proof of wrongdoing.

Activity history

36 events
  1. 09/16/2026MCS-150 update filed

    2.9M mi reported (2025)

  2. 07/29/2025Insurance filed — Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company

    Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 7901265733

  3. 07/29/2025Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY

    SURETY · policy 10108591

  4. 07/29/2024Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY

    SURETY · policy 10108591

  5. 07/29/2023Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY

    SURETY · policy 10108591

  6. 07/29/2023Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY

    SURETY · policy 10108591

  7. 08/01/2021Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY

    SURETY · policy 10108591

  8. 07/29/2021Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY

    SURETY · policy 10108591

  9. 07/06/2021BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/08/2021)

  10. 07/29/2020Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY

    SURETY · policy 1001071846

  11. 12/30/2016Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 95-404198-07

  12. 12/05/2016COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/08/2016)

  13. 12/05/2016CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/08/2016)

  14. 12/01/2016Insurance filed — INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY

    Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA 2698012

  15. 12/01/2016Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 95-404198-07

  16. 09/14/2016PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
  17. 01/04/2012Insurance cancelled — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CID260712

  18. 12/01/2011Insurance replaced — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy CID260712

  19. 02/06/2008MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER — REINSTATED
  20. 02/06/2008MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER — REINSTATED
  21. 01/16/2008Insurance cancelled — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy CA-L18329

  22. 04/11/2005Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 338554

  23. 03/15/2005COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/18/2005)

  24. 03/15/2005CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (03/18/2005)

  25. 03/01/2005Insurance replaced — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 338554

  26. 03/01/2005Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY

    CARGO · policy 934706-08548763

  27. 06/01/2004Insurance cancelled — CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.

    BIPD/Primary · policy 338529

  28. 05/05/2004COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/26/2004)

  29. 05/05/2004CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION

    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (05/26/2004)

  30. 06/01/2003Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY

    BIPD/Primary · policy 9540419800

Merged from FMCSA authority, insurance, out-of-service, and census records.

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Operations

Classification

  • AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Area served

  • Interstate
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FMCSA safety rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Type
Safety audit
Rated
1988-05-27
Last review
1988-04-28
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MCS-150 registration

Form date
2026-09-16
Reported mileage
2,863,829 mi (2025)
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