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JOE KARSTEN
DBA: Joe Karsten Trucking
Manning, IA
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No Active Operating Authority
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 575852 · MC 280548
Active
No Safety Rating
Active 11 months
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-280548 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
2 inspections on record
Flags · 2
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- 2 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC280548
Contract Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
575852
MC Number
MC-280548
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 28, 2024
FMCSA Registration
September 23, 1994
Authority Reinstated
October 6, 2025
Annual Mileage
126,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Location
Manning, IA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
2
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
0
Out-of-Service Violations
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2023
Where This Carrier Operates
Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (2)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2, 2023 | 3B13000633 | HIGHWAY 34 MM 235, CO | III | 1 | — | SPECIALTY COMMODITIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW EADU |
1XKWD49X3PR257833 1E1H5Y2814RF33603 |
IA DZ9432 IA IN9536 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| September 27, 2023 | T177000055 | WAVERLY RT 6 SCALE, NE | III | 1 | — | JOE KARSTEN TRUCKING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KW EAST MANUFACTURING CORP. |
1XKWD49X3PR257833 1E1H5Y2807RG40341 |
IA DZ9432 IA GX4928 |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SPECIALTY COMMODITIES | 1 | October 2, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| October 6, 2025 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| January 29, 2002 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 3, 2025 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| December 6, 2001 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 28, 2026.
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