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Carrier profile · USDOT 2037443 · MC762172 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Tim J Karst

DBA Karst Trucking · East Fairview, MT · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2010
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionGravel, Scoria
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (406) 480-5013
5
Power units
7
Drivers
3
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
150K
Annual miles
16 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
—
National 22.26% · 1 of 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 3 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
3
Driver inspections
3
Vehicle inspections
2
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
MC762172
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Oct 26, 2011Liability (BIPD) · Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
5
Power units
5
Trucks
5
Tractors owned
7
Trailers owned
7
Drivers
5
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Metal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionGravel, Scoria
Annual mileage
150,000 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2037443
MC / docket
MC-762172
Legal name
Tim J Karst
DBA
Karst Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 24, 2010
Last MCS-150
Feb 26, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
7 (5)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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 Tim J Karst's USDOT number?

Tim J Karst's USDOT number is 2037443 and its docket number is MC762172.

Is Tim J Karst authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Tim J Karst's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 3 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Tim J Karst's fleet?

5 power units and 7 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 26, 2026.

What insurance does Tim J Karst carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company.

Where is Tim J Karst located?

Tim J Karst is located at 16062 30TH St NW, East Fairview, MT, 59221. Phone: (406) 480-5013.

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