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Carrier Vetting Report
Generated Oct 5, 2026
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CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC
USDOT 285579 · MC980779 · EIN 41-1457688 · AUTHORIZED FOR Property
700 CANNON INDUSTRIAL BLVD, CANNON FALLS, MN, 55009
(651) 437-2783 · MATT CARSTENSEN
98
Low risk
Risk factors
1 crash in the last 24 months
Snapshot
Operating authority
Active
Liability insurance
$750K on file
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Power units / drivers
42 / 39
Inspections / CSA pts (24mo)
48 / 331
Crashes (24 mo)
1
Authority & insurance
Common
Active
Contract
Active
Broker
None
INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY — $750K BIPD · policy CA 2698012 · eff 12/01/2016
Federal BMC-91X filing; actual commercial limits (per COI) may be higher.
Roadside inspection performance
Vehicle OOS rate11.8% · nat 22%
Driver OOS rate0% · nat 6.7%
CSA breakdown — violations by BASIC
Vehicle Maintenance208 pts
Unsafe Driving117 pts
Other24 pts
Hours-of-Service Compliance20 pts
Not in SMS1 pts
Top cited violations (by CSA points)
| Code | BASIC | Count | OOS | CSA pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS2 | Unsafe Driving | 13 | 100 | |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 | 60 |
| 393.55E-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 24 | |
| 396.3A1-TFCV | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 20 |
| 393.45B2-BHTD | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 | 18 |
| 393.45D-B | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.45B2-B-AIR | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 393.9A-HLLH | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 12 | |
| 392.2-INAT | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 10 |
Most inspected states
MN29
IA6
SD6
WI3
ND3
MO1
Next monthly SMS run — projection
| BASIC | Official (Sep 2026) | Projected | Est. %ile | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 3.16 | 3.03 | ≈48–55% | ▼ better |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 0.23 | 0.23 | ≈29–36% | steady |
| Driver Fitness | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0.00 | 0.00 | ≈0–0% | steady |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 4.62 | 4.62 | ≈51–55% | steady |
Latest inspection 2026-09-16 · 1 new since the Sep 2026 run. “Projected” recomputes the SMS formula on today’s record — an estimate, not an official FMCSA figure. “Est. %ile” is a VioCodes estimate of how the carrier ranks against its peers (FMCSA marks the percentile itself “Not Public”), shown as a likely range.
Recommendations — what's driving each score
A high share of violations are occurring in Steele County, MN · medium impact
• 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
Speeding 88% · Other 8% · Following / lane / reckless 4%
• 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: could improve up to 34 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Log / ELD device violations are the leading contributor to Hours-of-Service Compliance · low impact
Log / ELD device 65% · False log / RODS 35%
• Make sure the ELD is registered, working, and drivers know how to log in and certify daily
Projected: could improve up to 14 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Driver Fitness needs attention · low impact
• Review recent inspections with violations in this BASIC and take remedial action with drivers/equipment
Controlled Substances/Alcohol needs attention · low impact
• 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
Brakes 41% (1 OOS) · Tires 38% (3 OOS) · Lighting / lamps 12%
• 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”
Projected: could improve up to 34 pts in ~12 months if worked down.
Generated from the public inspection record. Percentiles/projections are VioCodes estimates, not official FMCSA figures.
90-day safety improvement plan
Last 90 days: 7 inspections, 10 violations, 2 OOS, 0 clean · improving.
1. Other5 viol · 50%
392.2-SLLEWA1 ×4, 392.2-SLLEWG1
✓ Look under the truck for shifted axles and broken/leaking suspension parts
✓ Include suspension in scheduled maintenance
2. Vehicle Maintenance3 viol · 2 OOS · 30%
393.75A3-TAOL, 393.55E-B, 393.45B2-BHTD
✓ Gauge/thump every tire on the walk-around, including inner duals
✓ Replace before tread hits the limit and correct low pressure immediately
≈ 4 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 3.465).
3. Unsafe Driving2 viol · 20%
392.2-SLLS2 ×2
✓ Coach speed and following distance — Unsafe Driving points are weighted heavily
✓ Hands off the phone; always belt up
≈ 10 clean inspections would cut this BASIC ~25% (to 2.37).
Repeat offenders: 392.2-SLLEWA1 ×4, 392.2-SLLS2 ×2
🎓 Coach the driver & document it
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Crash record — 1 in 24 months
| Date | Location | Fatal | Inj | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/20/2025 | OWATONNA, MN | ✓ |
Equipment — 74 vehicles seen in inspections
35 trailer32 truck4 other3 incomplete vehicle
Company profile
Officer
MATT CARSTENSEN
Annual mileage
2.9M mi (2025)
CDL drivers
39
Registered since
1987-01-14
Operation
Interstate
Connections — 9 carriers
Shares identifiers with 9 carriers (9 via shared VINs).
| Carrier | USDOT | Link | Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| TOTAL HOME PLUS INC | 1420596 | 3 VINs | strong |
Activity history (recent)
09/16/2026 — MCS-150 update filed
2.9M mi reported (2025)
07/29/2025 — Insurance filed — Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company
Property broker surety — BMC-84 · policy 7901265733
07/29/2025 — Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 10108591
07/29/2024 — Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 10108591
07/29/2023 — Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 10108591
07/29/2023 — Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 10108591
08/01/2021 — Insurance cancelled — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 10108591
07/29/2021 — Insurance replaced — HUDSON INSURANCE COMPANY
SURETY · policy 10108591
07/06/2021 — BROKER — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (07/08/2021)
07/29/2020 — Insurance cancelled — AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY
SURETY · policy 1001071846
12/30/2016 — Insurance cancelled — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 95-404198-07
12/05/2016 — COMMON — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/08/2016)
12/05/2016 — CONTRACT — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
DISCONTINUED REVOCATION (12/08/2016)
12/01/2016 — Insurance filed — INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY
Liability (BIPD) — BMC-91X · policy CA 2698012
12/01/2016 — Insurance replaced — AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary · policy 95-404198-07
09/14/2016 — PROPERTY BROKER — GRANTED
01/04/2012 — Insurance cancelled — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CID260712
12/01/2011 — Insurance replaced — WESTERN NATIONAL MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary · policy CID260712
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