Carstensen Contracting INC Safety Record
DOT# 452580 · Dell Rapids, SD 57022 · 6052215777
Good safety record — scored 27/100. Below-average out-of-service rates and few crashes.
Last inspected 03/09/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 27/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Carstensen Contracting INC (DOT# 452580) in Dell Rapids, South Dakota has 20 inspections on record with 36 violations and a 30.0% vehicle out-of-service rate. Safety grade: B. Inactive common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 36 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 20 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 03/09/2026 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 02/21/2026 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 12/16/2025 | SD | 2 | 0 |
| 11/06/2025 | ND | 0 | 0 |
| 10/15/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 07/11/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 06/03/2025 | SD | 0 | 0 |
| 05/13/2025 | ND | 0 | 0 |
| 03/25/2025 | ND | 2 | 0 |
| 03/17/2025 | ND | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | The Travelers Indemnity Co. of Connecticut | $750 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.