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CARSTENS EXPRESS LLC
Fontanelle, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3385236 · MC 1087106
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 8 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1087106 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
14.3% OOS · 11 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 8 months
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 40.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1087106
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
TEXAS INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy BBRCXLTIA011500_060548_02
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3385236
MC Number
MC-1087106
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
October 8, 2024
FMCSA Registration
January 21, 2020
Authority Reinstated
December 24, 2025
Annual Mileage
635,894 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
1627 Fontanelle Rd, Fontanelle, IA 50846
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Kyle Carstens
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Out-of-Service Rate
14.3% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order
7 inspections in 24 months
Vehicle OOS Rate
25.0%
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%
Ranks in the 32nd percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections — lower is better. CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
5
Total OOS Orders
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance12
Unsafe Driving4
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate40.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (19.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2025
2024
Inspection Records (11)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2025 | IA | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1XKWP4EXXJJ193776 | 6 | Passed |
| August 21, 2025 | ND | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1NKWGGGG70J207589 | 1 | Passed |
| June 24, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1NKWGGGG70J207589 | 0 | Clean |
| May 28, 2025 | KS | Level II — Walk-Around | KW · 1NKWGGGG70J207589 | 1 | Passed |
| March 25, 2025 | MO | Level II — Walk-Around | KENWORTH · 1NKWGGGG70J207589 | 3 | 1 OOS |
| December 16, 2024 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKWP4EXXJJ193776 | 1 | Passed |
| September 9, 2024 | SD | Level III — Driver Only | KENWORTH · 1XKWD49X8LR393725 | 0 | Clean |
| August 5, 2024 | NE | Level III — Driver Only | KW · 1XKWD49X7NR145775 | 1 | Passed |
| July 24, 2024 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | MACK · 1M3AD40K92M001068 | 1 | Passed |
| April 22, 2024 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | — | 0 | Clean |
| March 27, 2024 | SD | Level II — Walk-Around | — | 3 | 1 OOS |
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2025 | IA | — | — | 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
IA5
SD2
KS1
MO1
ND1
NE1
Fleet & Equipment (9)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
3
Livestock
2
Other Trailer
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kenworth | — | 1NKWGGGG70J207589 | 4 | 1 |
| 2023 Jet Company Inc. | Other Trailer · 53 ft | 5JNRS5328PH000253 | 4 | 1 |
| Mack | — | 1M3AD40K92M001068 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Wilson | Livestock · 53 ft | 1W1K65339N5561792 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP4EXXJJ193776 | 2 | — |
| 2018 Wilson | Livestock · 51 ft | 1W16512A3J5553484 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X7NR145775 | 1 | — |
| 2020 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X8LR393725 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Jet Company Inc. | Other Trailer · 53 ft | 5JNRS532XRH002265 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| December 24, 2025 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| October 21, 2025 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
| February 27, 2020 | DISMISSED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| September 18, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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