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Carrier profile · USDOT 242597 · MC173128 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Arfsten Transfer Inc

DBA Cool Fuel Transportation · Clearwater, MN · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1984
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+11 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (320) 558-9307
22
Power units
22
Drivers
60
Inspections · 24 mo
2
Crashes · 24 mo
2.0M
Annual miles
42 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
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
16.0%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 4 of 25 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 60 inspections
Crashes
2
0 fatal0 injury2 tow-away
Crash rate 0.50 per 1M mi
Total inspections
60
Driver inspections
60
Vehicle inspections
25
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1993)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC173128
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Jul 7, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Sentry Select Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
22
Power units
22
Trucks
22
Tractors owned
40
Trailers owned
22
Drivers
22
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayMeatU.S. MailChemicalsRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
1,984,470 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
242597
MC / docket
MC-173128
Legal name
Arfsten Transfer Inc
DBA
Cool Fuel Transportation
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 14, 1984
Last MCS-150
Jun 25, 2025
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
22 (22)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Corporation

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

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

Shared contact details can mean affiliated companies or a registration service, but they are also a common sign of chameleon carriers and identity theft. Confirm you're dealing with the company you expect.

Frequently asked

What is Arfsten Transfer Inc's USDOT number?

Arfsten Transfer Inc's USDOT number is 242597 and its docket number is MC173128.

Is Arfsten Transfer Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Arfsten Transfer Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 60 roadside inspections, a 16.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 2 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Arfsten Transfer Inc's fleet?

22 power units and 22 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jun 25, 2025.

What insurance does Arfsten Transfer Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Sentry Select Insurance Company.

Where is Arfsten Transfer Inc located?

Arfsten Transfer Inc is located at 2244 197TH Street East, Clearwater, MN, 55320. Phone: (320) 558-9307.

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