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CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC

800 EAST QUARTZITE ST · Dell Rapids, SD 57022

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #317437
  • USDOT #452580 USDOT Active
  • 62
    Power Units
  • 64
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC is a Dell Rapids, SD freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of South Dakota. This company has 62 truck(s) in their fleet and 64 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-317437 and their USDOT number is 452580.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/06/2026 · last updated Aug 20, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/06/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 380,000 (2026)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Machinery, Large Objects
  • Construction

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections South Dakota — 5 inspections (past 24 months) North Dakota — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Iowa — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 3 states over the past 24 months: SD (5), ND (5), IA (1). Home base: Dell Rapids, South Dakota.

Safety Record

2 Severe Violations Updated Aug 30, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.07 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.83 1 Vehicle Maintenance 6.08 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 11
    Total
  • 6
    Clean
  • 5
    With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 16 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
  • 396.5B-HWSLHubs - Wheel seal leaking1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 1

  • 395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status1× SW 5

Hazardous Materials 4

  • 172.514B-HMPSHM (Placarding) - Failing to placard bulk package when containing residue of HM as required1× SW 5
  • 172.200A-HMSPSNSPHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper failed to provide HM shipping paper1× SW 3
  • 172.600C1-HMERHM (Emergency Response) - No emergency response information immediately available1× SW 3
  • 177.300A-HMTVMSHM (Transport Vehicle Markings) - Shipper failed to offer proper markings as required1× SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 7

  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.47A-BCFSBDDrum Brake - Contaminated friction surface1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BIHEHydraulic/Electric Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle.1× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
  • 393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
  • 393.9A-LILLighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.2SLTRSState/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction1× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
CARSTENSEN CONTRACTING INC
800 EAST QUARTZITE ST
DELL RAPIDS, SD 57022
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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