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ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC
DBA: Cool Fuel Transportation
Clearwater, MN
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 242597 · MC 173128
Satisfactory
Active 39 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-173128 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Sentry Select Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
5.1% OOS · 92 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 39 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 12.5% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 92 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC173128
Common Carrier, Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy A0044278001
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
242597
MC Number
MC-173128
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
June 25, 2025
FMCSA Registration
February 14, 1984
Authority Granted
July 24, 1987
Annual Mileage
1,984,470 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2244 197th Street East, Clearwater, MN 55320
Phone
Email
Website
Owner / Officer
Marissa Bame-schermer
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal/Sheet SteelDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsMeatU.S. Mail
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
92
Driver Inspections
74
Vehicle Inspections
39
Out-of-Service Violations
8
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance50
Unsafe Driving16
Hours of Service17
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate12.5% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
5.1% of 59 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
12th percentile among carriers with 25–99 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
15 of 25 inspections
Unsafe Driving
6 of 63 inspections
Hours of Service
8 of 63 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 63 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 63 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| December 30, 2025 | MN | — | — | Yes | Other · Dark - Lighted · Wet |
| March 11, 2025 | MN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN27
ND13
AR6
IA4
IN4
SD4
and 11 more states
Fleet & Equipment (58)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~22
of 22 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~36
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
36
Tractor
22
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X6PD860846 | 8 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8MSMC3510 | 7 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X7ND770456 | 6 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8RSVF0362 | 6 | 1 |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXMSMC3508 | 6 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X2PD860844 | 5 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR6NSNG2410 | 5 | — |
| 2013 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0629DW704183 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXGL943960 | 4 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR1MSMC3509 | 4 | 2 |
Show all 58 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532CXLR176027 | 4 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5327LT013115 | 4 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D3GL943962 | 3 | 1 |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536EG850813 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X3ND770454 | 3 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X9ND770457 | 3 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR9HSJA7190 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR4PSUK9202 | 3 | — |
| 2018 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C0JR122040 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C8KT239160 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5322LT013118 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5324LT013119 | 3 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5324LT013122 | 3 | — |
| 2019 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VC5320KM902034 | 3 | — |
| 1983 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA0627DK226515 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D0GL943966 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2GL943970 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4GL943968 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D9GL943965 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532DXGL943957 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532H7977403 | 2 | 1 |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2538EG802116 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X4PD860845 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X5ND770455 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR2HSJA7192 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDR6HSJA7194 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR0PSUK9200 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2PSUK9201 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C6FT505006 | 2 | — |
| 2011 Cimc Reefer Trailer,inc CIMC REEFER TRAILER,INC. | Dry Van · 53 ft | 527SR5327BM000204 | 2 | — |
| 2012 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5323CM201320 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA0621EB701836 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GRAA06298W700267 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D1GL943961 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D2GL943967 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532D4GL943971 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2535H7977413 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2537H7977414 | 1 | 1 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 579 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPBD49X0ND770458 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2RSUR6383 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR8NSNG2411 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDRXNSNG2412 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C1FT505009 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C2FT505004 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Hyundai Translead Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 3H3V532C4GT371016 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5322DM301491 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA5329LT013116 | 1 | — |
| 2008 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 53 ft | 5V8VA532X8M805504 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (92)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 11, 2026 | 2142003602 | LIBERTY LAKE WA | II | 3 | 1 | CHS IGH | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDRXMSMC3508 1GRAA0629DW704183 |
MN PZB9712 MN 0070SUA |
| 393.9A-LTSI | OOSLighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 29, 2026 | 517A000059 | IA, IA | I | 3 | 1 | LUBRICATION TERCHNOLOGUY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
3AKJHHDR8RSVF0362 5V8VA5323CM201320 |
MN PZA7294 MN 9736STJ |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| September 17, 2026 | 2764004800 | SOUTH RANGE WI | I | 1 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER WABASH VANS |
3AKJGLDR6HSJA7194 1JJV532D4GL943968 |
MN PZB8631 MN 4932STN |
| 393.55C2-B | Air 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 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| September 16, 2026 | 1636001220 | MOORHEAD MN | III | 3 | — | MENARDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBD49X7ND770456 1JJV532D2GL943967 |
MN PZB4032 MN 4931STN |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| September 15, 2026 | STRAL05132 | MI, MI | II | 3 | — | FREIGHLINER OF GR | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR8MSMC3510 1UYVS2532H7977403 |
MN PAU0421 UK UNKNOWN |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| September 9, 2026 | 1644001678 | WEST LAKELAND MN | III | 8 | — | ADVANCED MICRONUTRIENT PRODUCTS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBD49X7ND770456 1JJV532D4GL943968 |
MN PZB4032 MN 4932STN |
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| September 8, 2026 | BEAMW05071 | MI, MI | III | 2 | — | MENARDS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT WABASH VANS |
1XPBD49X7ND770456 1JJV532D4GL943971 |
MN PZB4032 MN 4936STN |
| 392.2-SLLLR | State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation | Misc Violations | ||||||||
| 395.22H4-ELDBRODS | HOS (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 a | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| August 26, 2026 | 0966000401 | CHESTERTON IN, US | III | — | — | FLORDRI SUPPLY (FREMONT) | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHHDR2RSUR6383 1UYVS2536EG850813 |
MN PZC1330T MN 9749STM |
| August 5, 2026 | HP23001129 | FARGO ND | I | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
1XPBD49X2PD860844 3H3V532C0JR122040 |
MN PZA4804 OK DJ8199 |
| July 16, 2026 | 1669001861 | WEST LAKELAND MN | I | 2 | 2 | LAND O LAKES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER HYUNDAI TRANSLEAD TRAILERS |
3AKJHHDR8RSVF0362 3H3V532C4GT371016 |
MN PZA7294 OK 9590LT |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | OOSTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| MENARDS | 11 | September 16, 2026 |
| LUBRICATION TECHNOLOGIES | 6 | November 4, 2025 |
| PERFORMANCE SEED | 4 | January 9, 2025 |
| THE MASTER PACKAGE CORPORATION | 3 | April 3, 2026 |
| CHS IGH | 2 | October 11, 2026 |
| LAND O LAKES | 2 | July 16, 2026 |
| ASCENTEK | 2 | June 18, 2026 |
| ST CLOUD PERFORMANCE SEED | 2 | May 20, 2026 |
| FAMO FEEDS | 2 | April 24, 2026 |
| RED HILLS DISTRIBUTION | 2 | January 11, 2024 |
| LUBRICATION TERCHNOLOGUY | 1 | September 29, 2026 |
| FREIGHLINER OF GR | 1 | September 15, 2026 |
29 more shippers named at fewer inspections.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 3, 2023 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| September 30, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 28, 2015 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| November 25, 1997 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| November 14, 1997 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| July 24, 1987 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| October 3, 1984 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2023 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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