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CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC

700 CANNON INDUSTRIAL BLVD · Cannon Falls, MN 55009

Authorized: Property
(651) 437-2783 Tap to call
  • MC #980779
  • USDOT #285579 USDOT Active
  • 42
    Power Units
  • 39
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC is a Cannon Falls, MN freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Minnesota. This company has 42 truck(s) in their fleet and 39 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-980779 and their USDOT number is 285579.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/21/2025 · last updated May 10, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/21/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 2,372,908 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Commodities Dry Bulk

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Minnesota — 32 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 9 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 4 inspections (past 24 months) Wisconsin — 3 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 3 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 1 inspection (past 24 months) New York — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 7 states over the past 24 months: MN (32), IA (9), SD (4), WI (3), ND (3), MO (1), NY (1). Home base: Cannon Falls, Minnesota.

Safety Record

SATISFACTORY 6 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 0% 23.4% Driver 0% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.2 19 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.24 7 Vehicle Maintenance 2.25 4 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 53
    Total
  • 27
    Clean
  • 26
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 19 unique codes

Unsafe Driving 6

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit3× SW 7
  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2CFailure to obey traffic control device1× SW 5
  • 392.2-INATDriver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLILCState/Local Laws - Improper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit12× SW 4

Hours of Service 5

  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS2× SW 7
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.1× SW 1
  • 395.22H4-ELDBRODSHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status and other related information for a minimum of 8 days.1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 8

  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
  • 393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC
700 CANNON INDUSTRIAL BLVD
CANNON FALLS, MN 55009
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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Related Companies

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Same physical address 1

These carriers are registered at the same street + ZIP.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC
Cannon Falls, MN
USDOT Active Authorized: Property4239195502285579

Same phone number 1

These carriers list the same contact phone number.

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC
Cannon Falls, MN
USDOT Active Authorized: Property4239195502285579

Same legal or DBA name 1

These carriers use the same company name (legal or DBA).

CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
CARSTENSEN & SONS TRUCKING INC
Cannon Falls, MN
USDOT Active Authorized: Property4239195502285579

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