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Carrier profile · USDOT 641673 · MC304741 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

C Carlson Inc

DBA Carlson Trucking · Humboldt, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1996
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+10 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (515) 332-4224
18
Power units
13
Drivers
25
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
825K
Annual miles
30 yr
Registered
84
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Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS well above average: 40.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates4/20
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
40.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 5 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 25 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.61 per 1M mi
Total inspections
25
Driver inspections
25
Vehicle inspections
5
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC304741
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. May 20, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Farm Bureau Property and Casualty Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
18
Power units
18
Trucks
12
Tractors owned
22
Trailers owned
13
Drivers
13
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
825,048 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
641673
MC / docket
MC-304741
Legal name
C Carlson Inc
DBA
Carlson Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 18, 1996
Last MCS-150
Jan 9, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
13 (13)
Hazmat
No
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 · (515) 332-4224

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 C Carlson Inc's USDOT number?

C Carlson Inc's USDOT number is 641673 and its docket number is MC304741.

Is C Carlson Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is C Carlson Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 25 roadside inspections, a 40.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is C Carlson Inc's fleet?

18 power units and 13 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 9, 2025.

What insurance does C Carlson Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Farm Bureau Property and Casualty Insurance Company.

Where is C Carlson Inc located?

C Carlson Inc is located at 912 1st St N, Humboldt, IA, 50548. Phone: (515) 332-4224.

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