Freight Carrier/broker · Clay Center, NE

DAHLSTEN TRUCK LINE INC

101 W EDGAR ST · Clay Center, NE 68933

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #115669
  • USDOT #54862 USDOT Active
  • 56
    Power Units
  • 47
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

DAHLSTEN TRUCK LINE INC is a Clay Center, NE freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Nebraska. This company has 56 truck(s) in their fleet and 47 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-115669 and their USDOT number is 54862.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 02/04/2026 · last updated Oct 19, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 02/04/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 4,678,011 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Commodities Dry Bulk

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 9 states over the past 24 months: KS (22), NE (6), IA (6), MO (5), NM (4), IL (3), MN (1), CO (1), IN (1). Home base: Clay Center, Nebraska.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 2
    Tow
  • 3
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.36 3 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.71 3 Vehicle Maintenance 3.09 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 49
    Total
  • 34
    Clean
  • 15
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 24 unique codes

Critical 3

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.11A1-LTSMLighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle.1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-BNMHBrake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake1× OOS×1 SW 4

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time2× SW 7
  • 395.3A3I-HOSPDITHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time1× SW 7
  • 395.20BThe ELDs display screen cannot be viewed outside of the commercial motor vehicle.1× SW 5

Vehicle Maintenance 16

  • 393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative2× SW 6
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19982× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt1× SW 4
  • 396.17C-PIOperating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.11B-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, lower rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19931× SW 3
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LSMLLighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2YFailure to yield right of way1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit2× SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
DAHLSTEN TRUCK LINE INC
101 W EDGAR ST
CLAY CENTER, NE 68933
Mailing Address
DAHLSTEN TRUCK LINE INC
201 SW 27TH STREET
LINCOLN, NE 68522

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