HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/526241-carlson-specialized-carriers-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:11 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
CARLSON SPECIALIZED CARRIERS LLC
Doing business as DARIN CARLSON TRUCKING
Carrier & Broker
Common carrier & Broker under MC298085
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- MC907 is also listed on another company recordABOVE THE AVERAGE TRANSPORT (USDOT 2954214, added Dec 13, 2016). FMCSA's authority files do not say which record the docket belongs to, so its authority and insurance may belong to the other company. Compare the records →
MC907: Common carrier inactive
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (402) 681-0465, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC298085 or MC907, and that you are dealing with this company record (see the risk summary above).
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC298085 | Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. Policy MCP09200A · 91X | $1,000,000 | Mar 11, 2014 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC298085 | — | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP Policy 7901109266 · 84 | — | Nov 15, 2022 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
0 of 0 · Nebraska avg 21.2%
0 of 4 · Nebraska avg 2.4%
4 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 15, 2026 | NE | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 2, 2025 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 9, 2025 | SD | 3 | 2 | No |
| Jan 2, 2025 | SD | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Nebraska average covers 22,407 vehicle and 49,320 driver inspections of all Nebraska-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
1 violation counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 0 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 4 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Nebraska share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 100.0% | 13.3% |
1 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958A | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Nebraska column is the mix across all Nebraska-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 526241 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC298085, MC907 |
| Legal name | CARLSON SPECIALIZED CARRIERS LLC |
| DBA name | DARIN CARLSON TRUCKING |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Individual |
| Power units | 2 |
| Drivers | 2 |
| Annual mileage | 155,000 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Aug 11, 2006) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 7, 1993 · 33 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 12, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherSand,Gravel
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about CARLSON SPECIALIZED CARRIERS LLC
Is CARLSON SPECIALIZED CARRIERS LLC a broker or a carrier?
Both. CARLSON SPECIALIZED CARRIERS LLC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does CARLSON SPECIALIZED CARRIERS LLC's operating authority allow?
MC298085: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about CARLSON SPECIALIZED CARRIERS LLC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. There are too few vehicle inspections in the last 24 months to judge the out-of-service rate.
What should I verify before booking CARLSON SPECIALIZED CARRIERS LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 526241. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (402) 681-0465, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC298085 or MC907, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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