Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
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Carrier profile · USDOT 452580 · MC-317437 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Carstensen Contracting Inc
62 power unitsavg 11.1 yrRegional · 4 statesDELL RAPIDS, SD93/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-317437 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
62Power units
9 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
11.1Avg age (yr)
1999–2025 · 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.
USDOT registration3535 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo28.6%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
11.1 yr
Model years 1999–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
35 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1991 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC (USDOT 452580) has a Vektor safety score of 93/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active 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 THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT effective Sep 28, 2020 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 28.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 12 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 7 vehicle-level and 12 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 0 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 62 power units and 64 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 6, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Jun 15, 1992 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC's USDOT number?
CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC's USDOT number is 452580, and its motor carrier number is MC-317437.
Is CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC's safety record?
CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC has a 28.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 21 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 93/100 (tier: clear).
How big is CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC's fleet?
CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC operates 62 power units and 64 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC based?
CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC is based in DELL RAPIDS, SD, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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