Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
14 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1879641 · MC-678042 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Dale Thortsen Trucking Inc
14 power unitsavg 12.1 yrMulti-region · 11 statesBAUDETTE, MN100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-678042 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
14Power units
13 observed · MCS-150
18Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.1Avg age (yr)
1997–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 17 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2009.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 57 inspections.
USDOT registration1717 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo21.1%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.1 yr
Model years 1997–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
17 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2009 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
DALE THORTSEN TRUCKING INC (USDOT 1879641) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY effective May 24, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 21.1% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 36 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 19 vehicle-level and 36 driver-level — across 11 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 14 power units and 13 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 5, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is DALE THORTSEN TRUCKING INC's USDOT number?
DALE THORTSEN TRUCKING INC's USDOT number is 1879641, and its motor carrier number is MC-678042.
Is DALE THORTSEN TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, DALE THORTSEN TRUCKING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is DALE THORTSEN TRUCKING INC's safety record?
DALE THORTSEN TRUCKING INC has a 21.1% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 57 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is DALE THORTSEN TRUCKING INC's fleet?
DALE THORTSEN TRUCKING INC operates 14 power units and 13 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is DALE THORTSEN TRUCKING INC based?
DALE THORTSEN TRUCKING INC is based in BAUDETTE, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 11 states.
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