Christenson Transportation INC Safety Record

DOT# 576568 · Strafford, MO 65757 · 4178665993

A

Excellent safety record — scored 15/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.

Last inspected 03/24/2026

Grade based on FMCSA inspection, crash, and violation data. See methodology →

Safety Score Breakdown · 15/100 points

Vehicle OOS Rate 10/30 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0/20 pts
Crash Rate 5/30 pts
Fatal Crash Penalty 0/20 pts

Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?

According to FMCSA records, Christenson Transportation INC (DOT# 576568) in Strafford, Missouri has 627 inspections on record with 450 violations and a 13.1% vehicle out-of-service rate and 13 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.

627 Inspections
13.1% Vehicle OOS Rate
13 Crashes
190 Power Units

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.

Vehicle OOS Rate 13.1%
Carrier: 13.1% (82 of 627) National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate 1.0%
Carrier: 1.0% (6 of 627) National: 6.4%
56% OOS rate better than 56% of carriers in Missouri
30% crash rate better than 30% of carriers in Missouri

Violation Categories · 450 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.

450 total violations across 627 inspections
88 violations resulted in out-of-service orders (20%)
Vehicle Maintenance
215
Unsafe Driving
161
Hours of Service
69
Driver Fitness
5

Inspection History · 100 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.

Inspected across 40 states
Level 1: 106 (17%) Level 2: 159 (25%) Level 3: 362 (58%)
1 of 5 recent inspections had vehicle out-of-service violations
Date State Level Veh OOS Drv OOS
03/24/2026 TN 3 0 0
03/19/2026 GA 3 0 0
03/18/2026 IN 3 0 0
03/17/2026 TN 1 0 0
03/17/2026 AZ 2 1 0
03/09/2026 GA 3 0 0
03/09/2026 IN 3 0 0
03/03/2026 KY 3 0 0
03/03/2026 CA 1 0 1
03/02/2026 TN 3 0 0

Crash History · 13 records

2 injury crashes
29-MAY-24 most recent crash on record
Date State Fatalities Injuries Tow-Aways
29-MAY-24 LA 0 0 0
28-SEP-24 NC 0 0 0
28-OCT-24 VA 0 0 0
25-NOV-25 AL 0 0 0
20-JUN-24 TN 0 0 0
20-DEC-24 VA 0 1 0
18-JUL-24 MO 0 0 0
15-JAN-26 TN 0 0 0
14-OCT-25 LA 0 0 0
08-MAR-24 TN 0 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.

MC/MX Number FF050632
Common Authority N
Contract Authority N
Broker Authority N
BIPD Insurance Not On File
Cargo Insurance Not On File
Surety Bond Not On File
Type Insurer Coverage Effective
BIPD/Primary Northland Insurance Company $1,000 02/01/2020

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.

Power Units 190
Drivers 190
Fleet Size Large Fleet
Operation Type Interstate
Hazmat No
Operating Since 10/06/1994
MCS-150 Filed 20251002 1
Annual Mileage (MCS-150) 26,754,124
Address 2301 West Old Route 66, Strafford, MO 65757

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Resources

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