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Carrier profile · USDOT 2037443 · MC-762172 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Tim J Karst
DBA KARST TRUCKING
5 power unitsavg 9.8 yrLocal · 1 statesEAST FAIRVIEW, MT50/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-762172 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
5Power units
2 observed · MCS-150
2Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.8Avg age (yr)
2012–2020 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Limited record
Not enough federal record to assess. Verify authority and insurance directly.
USDOT registration1616 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo50.0%
Crashes · fatal00
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
9.8 yr
Model years 2012–2020 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
16 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2010 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
TIM J KARST (USDOT 2037443) is unrated by Vektor because the carrier's FMCSA record does not contain enough evidence for a safety score as of Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common 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 ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Oct 26, 2011 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 50.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 3 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 2 vehicle-level and 3 driver-level — across 1 state, 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 5 power units and 7 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Feb 26, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is TIM J KARST's USDOT number?
TIM J KARST's USDOT number is 2037443, and its motor carrier number is MC-762172.
Is TIM J KARST authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, TIM J KARST is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is TIM J KARST's safety record?
TIM J KARST has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 6 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor does not assign this carrier a safety score: 3 federal roadside inspections in the last 24 months. FMCSA itself will not score a carrier's vehicle or driver record on fewer than 5, and neither will we — verify authority, insurance and references directly before tendering.
How big is TIM J KARST's fleet?
TIM J KARST operates 5 power units and 7 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is TIM J KARST based?
TIM J KARST is based in EAST FAIRVIEW, MT, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.
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