Carrier Search
Sign inSign up
Carrier profile · USDOT 575852 · MC280548 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Joe Karsten

DBA Joe Karsten Trucking · Manning, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1994
Authority inactiveNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+6 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (712) 310-0765
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
126K
Annual miles
32 yr
Registered
75
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

Carrier authority inactive: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. MCS-150 not updated in over 2 years: FMCSA requires a biennial update.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

Closed enforcement cases — case numbers, violation codes and the amount settled — are available after you create a free account.

Create an accountSign in

Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Inactive
Broker
None
Docket
MC280548
Revocation pending
No

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liabilityNone
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
—
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionFertilizer
Annual mileage
126,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
575852
MC / docket
MC-280548
Legal name
Joe Karsten
DBA
Joe Karsten Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 23, 1994
Last MCS-150
Aug 28, 2024
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
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 Joe Karsten's USDOT number?

Joe Karsten's USDOT number is 575852 and its docket number is MC280548.

Is Joe Karsten authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Joe Karsten's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Joe Karsten's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 28, 2024.

Where is Joe Karsten located?

Joe Karsten is located at 3266 390TH St, Manning, IA, 51455. Phone: (712) 310-0765.

Similar carriers in Iowa

All Iowa carriers →
Daynier Transport LLC
Cherokee, IA · 1 power units
Carrier
Burger Diesel LLC
Atlantic, IA · 1 power units
Carrier
May's Way Logistics LLC
Ankeny, IA · 1 power units
Carrier
Matthew John Coady
Cincinnati, IA · 1 power units
Carrier
Akaliowallc
Johnston, IA · 1 power units
Carrier
Jerrys Shipping LLC
Des Moines, IA · 1 power units
Carrier
Trucking companies in ManningFreight brokers in Iowa

Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.