Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
62 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carstensen Contracting IncUSDOT 452580DELL RAPIDS, SD
Carrier profile
Carstensen Contracting Inc
- USDOT
- 452580
- MC
- 317437
Inspected in 4 jurisdictionsDELL RAPIDS, SD
CARRIER ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
62Reported power
9 seen in inspections
6Trailers seen
Inspection records
11.1Avg age (yr)
1999–2025 · vPIC
Assessment evidence ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.28.6% of vehicle inspections out of service
Vehicle out-of-service rate above average
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Fleet snapshot24-mo observations
62Reported power
9 seen in inspections
6Trailers seen
Inspection records
11.1Avg age (yr)
1999–2025 · vPIC
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Observed fleet ageObserved
11.1 yr
Model years 1999–2025. No peer comparison available.
Registration historyOn record
35 yr registered
USDOT record added in 1991. Registration age does not establish unchanged ownership or continuous authority.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC (USDOT 452580) has a Vektor safety score of 93/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 12, 2026.
The carrier holds active contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT effective Sep 28, 2020 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 12, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 28.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.
The carrier received 13 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 7 vehicle-level and 13 driver-level — across 4 jurisdictions, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It reports 62 power units and 65 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Nov 5, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jun 15, 1992 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 13, 2026.
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What is CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC's USDOT number?
CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC's USDOT number is 452580, and its motor carrier number is MC-317437.
Is CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 13, 2026. CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC is active in the FMCSA register. Operating authority: Common: None; Contract: Active; Broker: None.
What is CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC's safety record?
CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC has a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 22 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).
How big is CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC's fleet?
CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC operates 62 power units and 65 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC based?
CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC is based in DELL RAPIDS, SD, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 jurisdictions.