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KARSKY TRUCKING LLC
Watertown, SD
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 4258459 · MC 1651806
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1651806 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
5 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 2 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 5 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1651806
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy CA-ZX7011
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4258459
MC Number
MC-1651806
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Exempt for hire
MCS-150 Filed
September 12, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 24, 2024
Authority Granted
July 12, 2024
Annual Mileage
93,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1305 35th St Sw, Watertown, SD 57201
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Nicholas Karsky
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
5
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance2
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
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
0 of 1 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 4 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 4 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 4 inspections
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
SD2
IA1
MT1
Fleet & Equipment (5)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 2 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Semi-trailer
2
Tractor
2
Grain / Hopper
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 Freightliner FLD120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAHBD23DL88600 | 3 | — |
| Cornhusker | Semi-trailer | 1T92C5131D0007075 | 2 | — |
| 1999 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCDZB3XPA04736 | 1 | — |
| Cornhusker | Semi-trailer | 1T92C4724K0007044 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 50 ft | 1TDH50038BB129058 | 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 (5)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2026 | 000P16DB0X | HWY 3 WB, IA | III | 3 | — | NOVITA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CORNHUSKER |
1FUPCDZB3XPA04736 1T92C5131D0007075 |
SD PR54468 SD U189394 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| August 16, 2025 | HP18300346 | ABERDEEN SD | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER CORNHUSKER |
1FUJAHBD23DL88600 1T92C4724K0007044 |
SD PR51959 MN 04008928 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| June 13, 2025 | HP10200029 | SELBY SD | III | 1 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UNKNOWN |
1FUJAHBD23DL88600 1T92C5131D0007075 |
SD PR51959 SD U189394 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| September 14, 2024 | U291100361 | BILLINGS MT | II | 1 | — | SDSP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJAHBD23DL88600 1TDH50038BB129058 |
SD PR51959 SD U176408 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA3 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - More than 5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| August 14, 2024 | 5760000308 | VIVIAN SD | III | — | — | RINGNECK ENERGY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TIMPTE, INC |
1FUJAHBD23DL88600 1TDH50038BB129058 |
SD PR51959 SD U176408 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| NOVITA | 1 | April 2, 2026 |
| SDSP | 1 | September 14, 2024 |
| RINGNECK ENERGY | 1 | August 14, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 12, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 8, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 14, 2026.
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