Freight Carrier · Clearwater, MN

COOL FUEL TRANSPORTATION

2244 197TH STREET EAST · Clearwater, MN 55320

AUTHORIZED FOR:
(320) 558-9307 Tap to call
  • MC #173128
  • USDOT #242597 USDOT Active
  • 22
    Power Units
  • 22
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

COOL FUEL TRANSPORTATION is a Clearwater, MN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Minnesota. This company has 22 truck(s) in their fleet and 22 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-173128 and their USDOT number is 242597.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 06/25/2025 · last updated Oct 22, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Legal Name ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC
  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 06/25/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,984,470 (2024)

Authority & Operations

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

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Household Goods
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Fresh Produce
  • Liquids/Gases
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Chemicals
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 17 states over the past 24 months: MN (23), ND (11), AR (5), WI (4), SD (3), IA (3), IN (2), WA (2), MI (2), NM (1), MT (1), KY (1), +5 more. Home base: Clearwater, Minnesota.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated Oct 15, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.11 6 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.6 8 Vehicle Maintenance 5.62 15 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 63
    Total
  • 37
    Clean
  • 26
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 27 unique codes

Critical 2

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8

Hours of Service 7

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain1× SW 7
  • 395.3(a)(3)(ii)Driving beyond 8 hour driving limit since the end of the last on duty, off duty, or sleeper period of at least 30 minutes1× SW 7
  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information.3× SW 1
  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1
  • 395.24C2IIIDriver failed to manually add shipping document number1× 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

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation2× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 14

  • 393.9A-LFTSILighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured4× SW 4
  • 393.43E-BBSTBrake - Bleedback system is defective on trailer3× SW 4
  • 393.55C2-BAir Brake - CMV other than truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 not equipped with an antilock brake system. System does not function or indicates a fault.3× SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19983× SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Leak from air chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-OALOther - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system.1× SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system1× SW 4
  • 393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
  • 396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
COOL FUEL TRANSPORTATION
2244 197TH STREET EAST
CLEARWATER, MN 55320
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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