CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
285579
MC Number
195502
Fleet Size
42
Total Drivers
39
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 20, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in CANNON FALLS, Minnesota, operating 42 power units with 39 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 0.0% comes in under the 6.7% national average. They have 2 crashes on file. FMCSA records show 48 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
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 Minnesota is 9.3% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 33.1% across 75,263 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
Inspections
48
Total
74%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Dec 1, 2016
Cargo
INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Dec 1, 2016
Surety Bond
Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company — eff. Jul 29, 2025
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: FMCSA Motus. Imported Sep 25, 2026. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
2
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC (USDOT #285579) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC's safety record?
CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC has 48 inspections in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot and 2 matching crashes. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC operate?
CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC operates 42 power units with 39 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.
Does CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC transport hazardous materials?
No. CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC located?
CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC is based in CANNON FALLS, Minnesota at 700 CANNON INDUSTRIAL BLVD, 55009. Phone: (651) 437-2783.
What are CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC's out-of-service rates?
CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC's driver out-of-service rate is 0.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 11.8%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.