Carrier profile · USDOT 452580 · MC317437 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Carstensen Contracting Inc

Dell Rapids, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1991
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
62
Power units
64
Drivers
12
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
380K
Annual miles
35 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 28.6% 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 rates12/20
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
28.6%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 7 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 12 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
12
Driver inspections
12
Vehicle inspections
7
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (1992)

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC317437
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Sep 28, 2020Liability (BIPD) · The Travelers Indemnity Co. of Connecticut · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
62
Power units
62
Trucks
6
Tractors owned
14
Trailers owned
64
Drivers
19
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsConstruction
Annual mileage
380,000 mi (2026)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
452580
MC / docket
MC-317437
Legal name
Carstensen Contracting Inc
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jul 18, 1991
Last MCS-150
May 6, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
64 (19)
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.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Carstensen Contracting Inc's USDOT number?

Carstensen Contracting Inc's USDOT number is 452580 and its docket number is MC317437.

Is Carstensen Contracting Inc authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Carstensen Contracting Inc's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 12 roadside inspections, a 28.6% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Carstensen Contracting Inc's fleet?

62 power units and 64 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 6, 2026.

What insurance does Carstensen Contracting Inc carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with The Travelers Indemnity Co. of Connecticut.

Where is Carstensen Contracting Inc located?

Carstensen Contracting Inc is located at 800 East Quartzite St, Dell Rapids, SD, 57022. Phone: (605) 221-5777.

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