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Carrier profile · USDOT 822766 · MC364478 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Rusty Karlson

DBA Karlson Transport · Whitewood, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1999
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery, Large Objects+4 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (605) 808-8996
3
Power units
6
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
15K
Annual miles
27 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

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

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

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC364478
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Mar 10, 2017Liability (BIPD) · United Financial Casualty Company · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
5
Trailers owned
6
Drivers
6
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMobile HomesMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
15,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
822766
MC / docket
MC-364478
Legal name
Rusty Karlson
DBA
Karlson Transport
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Aug 10, 1999
Last MCS-150
Jan 29, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
6 (6)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
Individual

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 Rusty Karlson's USDOT number?

Rusty Karlson's USDOT number is 822766 and its docket number is MC364478.

Is Rusty Karlson authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Rusty Karlson's safety record?

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

How big is Rusty Karlson's fleet?

3 power units and 6 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 29, 2026.

What insurance does Rusty Karlson carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with United Financial Casualty Company.

Where is Rusty Karlson located?

Rusty Karlson is located at 820 Sherman St, Whitewood, SD, 57793. Phone: (605) 808-8996.

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