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Carrier profile · USDOT 576568 · MC-279799 · Updated 07/24/2026

CHRISTENSON TRANSPORTATION INC

190 power unitsavg 4.7 yrNational · 34 statesSTRAFFORD, MO
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-279799 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linkschristensontrans.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
190Power units
198 observed · MCS-150
274Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(417) 866-5993Email dispatchbarrym@christensontrans.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-24

High risk

Multiple serious issues on the federal record. Verify directly before any tender.

Established 32 yearsNo active operating authority
Operating authority31 yr active
since 1994
Insurance (BIPD)$1M on file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo26.9%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal5
11 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

190 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

4.7 yr

Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

31 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1994 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 31-yr authority, 27% vehicle OOS — high risk.Full read

Is CHRISTENSON TRANSPORTATION INC safe to work with?

Is CHRISTENSON TRANSPORTATION INC safe to load? CHRISTENSON TRANSPORTATION INC (USDOT 576568, MC-279799) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in STRAFFORD, MO, operating 190 power units and 190 drivers. Operating authority has been active 31 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 633 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 26.9% (above the 22.26% national average), with 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it high risk (63/100), with the leading concern: no active operating authority. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-24.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-24
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Frequently asked

What is CHRISTENSON TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number?

CHRISTENSON TRANSPORTATION INC's USDOT number is 576568, and its motor carrier number is MC-279799.

Is CHRISTENSON TRANSPORTATION INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-07-24, CHRISTENSON TRANSPORTATION INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is CHRISTENSON TRANSPORTATION INC's safety record?

CHRISTENSON TRANSPORTATION INC has a 26.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 633 roadside inspections, with 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 63/100 (tier: high_risk).

How big is CHRISTENSON TRANSPORTATION INC's fleet?

CHRISTENSON TRANSPORTATION INC operates 190 power units and 190 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is CHRISTENSON TRANSPORTATION INC based?

CHRISTENSON TRANSPORTATION INC is based in STRAFFORD, MO, with roadside inspections recorded across 34 states.