BRUCE JAMES CHRISTENSEN
AUTHORIZEDDBA: CHRISTENSEN TRUCKING
USDOT
1944176
MC Number
692388
Fleet Size
1
Total Drivers
1
Last updated: March 13, 2026
Safety overview
BRUCE JAMES CHRISTENSEN is a small interstate motor carrier based in HARLAN, Iowa, operating 1 power unit with 1 drivers. 1 of their 5 BASIC scores sits above the 75th percentile intervention threshold. The rest fall within acceptable ranges. Their driver out-of-service rate of 100.0% runs above the national average of 5.51%. They have 1 crash on file. FMCSA records show 2 inspections for this carrier.
BASIC scores
SMS PercentilesHigher percentile = worse performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% may trigger an FMCSA investigation.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Iowa is 7.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 25,829 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
What are BASIC scores?
FMCSA tracks carrier performance through its Safety Measurement System (SMS), which scores carriers across six categories called BASICs. Each score is a percentile from 0 to 100, based on inspection and crash data from the past 24 months.
A score of 65 means the carrier performed worse than 65% of its peers. Anything above 75% can trigger FMCSA alerts or investigations. Brokers vetting new carriers should pay attention to scores above 50%.
- Unsafe driving
- Speeding, reckless driving, improper lane changes, seatbelt violations. All based on what officers find during roadside inspections.
- HOS / Fatigue
- Hours-of-service violations, logbook problems, driving past the allowed limits. Fatigued driving is one of the top causes of truck crashes in the US.
- Driver fitness
- Licensing problems, expired medical certificates, and other driver qualification issues.
- Controlled substances
- Drug and alcohol testing violations, possession, or impairment.
- Vehicle maintenance
- Brake problems, tire issues, lighting defects, load securement failures. Caught during the vehicle portion of roadside inspections.
- Crash indicator
- Based on crash history from state-reported data. Higher percentile means more crashes relative to the carrier's size and mileage.
Inspections
2
Total
100%
Driver %
Crash history
1
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is BRUCE JAMES CHRISTENSEN authorized to operate?
Yes. BRUCE JAMES CHRISTENSEN (USDOT #1944176) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is BRUCE JAMES CHRISTENSEN's safety record?
BRUCE JAMES CHRISTENSEN has 1 BASIC score above the 75th percentile, which is where FMCSA may look into a carrier. Brokers should weigh these scores alongside the inspection history and crash data before making a decision.
How many trucks does BRUCE JAMES CHRISTENSEN operate?
BRUCE JAMES CHRISTENSEN operates 1 power unit with 1 driver on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does BRUCE JAMES CHRISTENSEN transport hazardous materials?
No. BRUCE JAMES CHRISTENSEN does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is BRUCE JAMES CHRISTENSEN located?
BRUCE JAMES CHRISTENSEN is based in HARLAN, Iowa at 1805 8TH STREET, 51537. Phone: (712) 755-5840.
What are BRUCE JAMES CHRISTENSEN's out-of-service rates?
BRUCE JAMES CHRISTENSEN's driver out-of-service rate is 100.0%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Higher than average, which could point to driver compliance issues.