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CARLSON SPECIALIZED CARRIERS LLC
DBA: Darin Carlson Trucking
Valley, NE
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 526241 · MC 298085
Broker
Satisfactory
Active 4 yrs, 2 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-298085 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Satisfactory
7 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Broker Authority
Broker Authority
Active
Docket
MC298085
Surety Bond
Bond on file with Nationwide Mutual Insurance Comp, since November 15, 2022
Authority Age
4 yrs, 2 mo
Revocation Filings
1
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 4 yrs, 2 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC298085
Common Carrier, Broker
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP09200A
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
Bond · $0 · Policy 7901109266
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Surety bond / trust fund · required
On file
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
526241
MC Number
MC-298085
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Individual
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 12, 2026
FMCSA Registration
June 7, 1993
Authority Granted
August 5, 2022
Annual Mileage
155,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Valley, NE
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesGrain/FeedDry BulkRefrigerated FoodFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
6
Vehicle Inspections
1
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance4
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service1
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.
Unsafe Driving
0 of 4 inspections
Hours of Service
1 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
NE3
SD3
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
Tank
3
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWP49X7HJ145284 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Ste | Tank | 1S9T03425R1017062 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Brenner Tank | Tank | 10BAB723XDF0C8417 | 1 | — |
| 1990 Brenner Tank | Tank · 3 ft | 10BABB236LF212419 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Kenworth W9 Series | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKWD49X6EJ409356 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| July 15, 2026 | T033001156 | WAHOO NE | III | 1 | — | DARLING INGREDIENTS INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BRENNER TANK |
1XKWD49X6EJ409356 10BAB723XDF0C8417 |
NE 404741 IA FR0350 |
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
| September 2, 2025 | T557001780 | FREMONT SCALE, NE | III | — | — | DARLING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH STE |
1XKWP49X7HJ145284 1S9T03425R1017062 |
NE 401104 NE 299635 |
| July 9, 2025 | 5430001766 | JEFFERSON SD | III | 2 | — | DARLING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH BRENNER TANK |
1XKWP49X7HJ145284 10BABB236LF212419 |
NE 401104 IA FB4898 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| January 2, 2025 | 5110001242 | SISSETON SD | III | 1 | — | CARLSON SPECIALIZED CARRIERS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH STE |
1XKWP49X7HJ145284 1S9T03425R1017062 |
NE 401104 NE 299635 |
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| April 16, 2024 | T033000332 | ON 288TH ST, 797 FEET SOUTH FR, NE | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MACM |
1XKWD49X6EJ409356 5MADA4022NC061047 |
NE 404741 IA FS5267 |
| March 7, 2024 | HP81000827 | WATERTOWN SD | III | 1 | — | TUFFY PET FOODS | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH STE |
1XKWP49X7HJ145284 1S9T03425R1017062 |
NE 401104 NE 299635 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| December 5, 2023 | 000TT6CGHP | I35 SB CLEAR LAKE, IA | II | 4 | — | DARLING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH CUSM |
1XKWP49X7HJ145284 10BABB233LF228092 |
NE 401104 IA FH2310 |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| 393.81 | Horn inoperative | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| DARLING | 3 | September 2, 2025 |
| DARLING INGREDIENTS INC | 1 | July 15, 2026 |
| TUFFY PET FOODS | 1 | March 7, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| August 5, 2022 | GRANTED | Property Broker |
| March 18, 2014 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| June 9, 2010 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| March 25, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| February 29, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 11, 2007 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| October 9, 2007 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| October 10, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| September 13, 2006 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| January 9, 1998 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| November 15, 2022 | Broker's Surety Bond | On file |
| March 11, 2014 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 7, 2010 | COMMON | On Record |
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