Carrier profile · USDOT 1329412 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Absten & Sons LLC

Winfield, WV · Interstate carrier · Since 2005
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+4 more
19
Power units
20
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
200K
Annual miles
21 yr
Registered
80
/ 100
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Vehicle OOS well above average: 66.7% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. Driver OOS well above average: 33.3% of driver inspections placed out of service vs 6.67% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates0/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
66.7%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 3 inspections
Driver out-of-service
33.3%▲ above avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 3 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
3
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
19
Power units
19
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
20
Drivers
0
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate Property
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
200,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1329412
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Absten & Sons LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 4, 2005
Last MCS-150
Apr 15, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
20 (0)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Shared phone number
Same phone number as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this phone number · (304) 757-2864

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Frequently asked

What is Absten & Sons LLC's USDOT number?

Absten & Sons LLC's USDOT number is 1329412.

Is Absten & Sons LLC authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Absten & Sons LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections, a 66.7% vehicle and 33.3% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Absten & Sons LLC's fleet?

19 power units and 20 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 15, 2025.

Where is Absten & Sons LLC located?

Absten & Sons LLC is located at 13465 Winfield Road, Winfield, WV, 25213-9682. Phone: (304) 757-2864.

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