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CARSTENS EXPRESS LLC

1627 FONTANELLE RD · Fontanelle, IA 50846

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  • MC #1087106
  • USDOT #3385236 USDOT Active
  • 6
    Power Units
  • 4
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CARSTENS EXPRESS LLC is a Fontanelle, IA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 6 truck(s) in their fleet and 4 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1087106 and their USDOT number is 3385236.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 10/08/2024 · last updated Sep 23, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 10/08/2024
  • MCS-150 Mileage 635,894 (2023)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Exempt for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Livestock
  • Grain, Feed, Hay

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Nebraska — 2 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 5 states over the past 24 months: IA (3), NE (2), ND (1), KS (1), MO (1). Home base: Fontanelle, Iowa.

Safety Record

1 Severe Violations Updated Oct 25, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.92 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 3.3 3 Vehicle Maintenance 6.75 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 8
    Total
  • 1
    Clean
  • 7
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 15 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed2× OOS×2 SW 5
  • 392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 8

  • 393.55(c)(2)CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system.1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.81-HHorn - Inoperative or defective1× SW 3
  • 392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
CARSTENS EXPRESS LLC
1627 FONTANELLE RD
FONTANELLE, IA 50846
Mailing Address
CARSTENS EXPRESS LLC
PO BOX 68
FONTANELLE, IA 50846-0068

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