Dell Rapids, SD
DOT 452580MC 31743787 trucks65 drivers
A free check of this company's FMCSA filings shows what's missing and how to fix it. Our dispatchers also take carriers with a new MC.
Green: NO RED FLAGS IN FMCSA RECORDS
Active authority and insurance on file. Still confirm every load by calling the phone number on file.
Authority
Active Authority
Legally allowed to pick up and haul interstate freight.
MC active for 5 days (since November 9, 2026)
Insurance
Active Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 Covered)
Pays for damage or injuries if this truck causes a crash. It's on file with FMCSA.
Paperwork (MCS-150)
Paperwork Status: Up to Date
Last filed November 5, 2026. Next update due by October 2028.
Safety Rating
Not Checked
Not in this record. Run a live check for FMCSA's current rating.
| Form | Class | Insurance carrier | Policy # | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BMC-91X | Primary | The Travelers Indemnity Company of America | 4W423606 | Nov 5, 2026 |
| Coverage | On record with FMCSA |
|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) required | $1,000,000 |
| Liability (BIPD) on file | $1,000,000 |
| Cargo insurance | Not on file |
FMCSA insurance file as of November 14, 2026.
Filings are the active or pending insurance policies FMCSA lists for this company; our copy refreshes nightly. Coverage amounts are not shown per policy.
From FMCSA's authority history (its current Motus system, plus the older L&I history it froze on May 14, 2026). "First granted" is the earliest grant on record; "on record since" is the earliest action FMCSA has when the grant itself is older than its electronic records. "Active since" is the latest grant or reinstatement, so a lapse that FMCSA reinstated restarts the clock.
From FMCSA's Safety Measurement System files, October 2024 to October 2026. Crash counts include crashes the carrier didn't cause. Out-of-service rates use only inspections that checked the driver or the vehicle.
Every roadside inspection in FMCSA's file for USDOT #452580: when, where, and which vehicles (type, make, VIN) the inspector recorded.
THC compares FMCSA's files every night and keeps what changed. Tracked since October 30, 2026, last compared November 14, 2026.
Noticed by THC November 11, 2026 (changed after our November 10, 2026 copy)
Liability insurance on file changed
$750,000 → $1,000,000
Why it may matter: For-hire carriers must keep liability (BIPD) insurance on file with FMCSA to keep authority active.
What it doesn't show: The amount on file is the filing, not the full policy. It doesn't show deductibles or exclusions.
Next step: Ask for a current certificate of insurance and confirm it with the insurance company directly.
Source: FMCSA daily authority and insurance file (Motus, data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 11, 2026 (changed after our November 10, 2026 copy)
Motor carrier operating authority changed
Inactive → Active
Why it may matter: Authority status decides what interstate for-hire work a company may legally do.
What it doesn't show: FMCSA's daily file shows the status, not the reason (for example missing insurance, a request by the company, or an order).
Next step: Run a live check, and confirm with the company using the phone number on its FMCSA record.
Source: FMCSA daily authority and insurance file (Motus, data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 8, 2026 (changed after our November 7, 2026 copy)
Number of drivers reported changed
64 → 65
Why it may matter: Fleet size shows roughly how big the operation is.
What it doesn't show: These are the company's own MCS-150 numbers, not a count FMCSA checked.
Next step: Nothing needed unless other details changed too.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 8, 2026 (changed after our November 7, 2026 copy)
Number of trucks reported changed
62 → 87
Why it may matter: Fleet size shows roughly how big the operation is.
What it doesn't show: These are the company's own MCS-150 numbers, not a count FMCSA checked.
Next step: Nothing needed unless other details changed too.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Noticed by THC November 8, 2026 (changed after our November 7, 2026 copy)
MCS-150 updated
FMCSA's file dates the update November 5, 2026
Why it may matter: Carriers must update the MCS-150 every two years. A fresh update means the fleet and contact details are recent.
What it doesn't show: The MCS-150 is filled in by the company itself; FMCSA doesn't check the numbers.
Next step: Nothing needed unless other details changed too.
Source: FMCSA Company Census File (data.transportation.gov).
Dates are when THC noticed the change in FMCSA's files, not when it happened, unless FMCSA's file gives the date. FMCSA's files can lag behind FMCSA's own systems. Check this record on FMCSA SAFER · Daily FMCSA change reports
Yes. USDOT 452580 (Carstensen Contracting INC) is active, with active for-hire carrier operating authority under MC 317437 (FMCSA authority file, November 14, 2026).
FMCSA's authority history shows Carstensen Contracting INC's common carrier authority was first granted on April 30, 1997 and has been active without a break since November 9, 2026.
Our daily record doesn't include Carstensen Contracting INC's safety rating. Run a free live check to see FMCSA's current rating. Most carriers are "Not Rated", which is normal: it means FMCSA has never done a full audit.
In FMCSA's safety data for October 2024 to October 2026, Carstensen Contracting INC had 12 roadside inspections. 0.0% of driver inspections (all carriers: 6.1%) and 28.6% of vehicle inspections (all carriers: 22.6%) ended out of service. It had no reportable crashes.
Yes, it looks up to date. FMCSA's records show it was last filed November 5, 2026. The next update is due by October 31, 2028.
Yes. FMCSA's records show liability (BIPD) insurance on file for Carstensen Contracting INC ($1,000,000 on file). Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you before the load.
From public FMCSA records (the Company Census File, FMCSA's daily authority and insurance file and its monthly Safety Measurement System inspection and crash files). Trucking Help Center is not FMCSA and is not affiliated with this company. Records can change daily: run a live check, and confirm every load by calling the phone number on file. Is this your company and something looks wrong? Update your MCS-150 with FMCSA; our copy refreshes nightly.
Green: NO RED FLAGS IN FMCSA RECORDS
Active authority and insurance on file. Still confirm every load by calling the phone number on file.
Authority
Active Authority
Legally allowed to pick up and haul interstate freight.
MC active for 5 days (since November 9, 2026)
Insurance
Active Liability Insurance ($1,000,000 Covered)
Pays for damage or injuries if this truck causes a crash. It's on file with FMCSA.
Paperwork (MCS-150)
Paperwork Status: Up to Date
Last filed November 5, 2026. Next update due by October 2028.
Safety Rating
Not Checked
Not in this record. Run a live check for FMCSA's current rating.
