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ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC

DOT 242597
MC 173128
Entity Carrier
2244 197TH STREET EAST, CLEARWATER, MN 55320 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory2 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
242597
ACTIVE

Overview

ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Jun 2025, based in Clearwater, Minnesota, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 22 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire and Exempt For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Reefer, Flatbed, Tanker and Auto Carrier.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
16%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$750,000
Operating authorityCommon + Contract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedJun 2025
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 9.1
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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86 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

61
Inspections, 24 mo
73
Violations, 24 mo
5
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-09-08
395.22H4-ELDBRODS — HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have a supply of blank driver's records of duty status graph-grids sufficient to record the driver's duty status a (Unit D)
2026-09-08
392.2-SLLLR — State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation (Unit D)
2026-07-16
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-07-16
393.75A3-TAOLTIS — Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-07-09
392.2-SLLML — State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane (Unit D)
2026-07-09
396.17C-PI — Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection (Unit 2)
2026-06-22
396.3A1-OAL — Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. (Unit 2)
2026-06-18
395.3A1-HOSPD — HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time (Unit D)
2026-06-18
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-06-15
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2026-05-20
392.2-SLLS2 — State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit (Unit D)
2026-05-01
396.3A1-LC — Brake - Leak from air chamber (Unit 2)
2026-05-01
395.24C2III — Driver failed to manually add shipping document number (Unit D)
2026-04-24
392.16-D — Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV (Unit D)
2026-04-10
396.5B-L — Lubrication - Oil or grease leak (Unit 1)
2026-04-10
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 1)
2026-04-10
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 1)
2026-04-10
396.5B-L — Lubrication - Oil or grease leak (Unit 1)
2026-04-10
393.95A4-EENA — Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible or filled (Unit 1)
2026-04-10
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 2)
2026-04-10
392.2-SLLEWA1 — State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups (Unit D)
2026-04-03
393.55E-B — Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 (Unit 2)
2026-04-03
393.43E-BBST — Brake - Bleedback system is defective on trailer (Unit 2)
2026-04-03
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-03-02
392.2-SLLIFTA — State/Local Laws - State tax/International Fuel Tax (IFTA) violation (Unit 1)
2026-02-24
395.30B1-ELDDFR — HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. (Unit D)
2026-02-24
392.2-SLLED — State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) (Unit D)
2026-02-21
392.2-SLL — State/Local Laws - (Unit D)

Fleet Profile

Power units22
Drivers22
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMid-size carrier (11–50 units)
Hazmat carrierYes
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For HireExempt For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-173128

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 242597 holds Common + Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $750,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC operate?
It runs 22 power units with 22 drivers on file.

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2244 197TH STREET EAST
CLEARWATER, MN 55320
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