Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
22 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 242597 · MC-173128 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Arfsten Transfer Inc
DBA COOL FUEL TRANSPORTATION
22 power unitsavg 7.7 yrNational · 17 statesCLEARWATER, MN94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-173128 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
22Power units
22 observed · MCS-150
32Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.7Avg age (yr)
2008–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 43 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1984.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 97 inspections.
USDOT registration4242 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo16.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
2 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.7 yr
Model years 2008–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
42 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1984 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC (USDOT 242597) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jul 7, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 16.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 60 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 25 vehicle-level and 60 driver-level — across 17 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 22 power units and 22 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 25, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 14, 1993 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC's USDOT number?
ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC's USDOT number is 242597, and its motor carrier number is MC-173128.
Is ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC's safety record?
ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC has a 16.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 97 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC's fleet?
ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC operates 22 power units and 22 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC based?
ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC is based in CLEARWATER, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 17 states.
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