HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/54862-dahlsten-truck-line-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 21:59 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
DAHLSTEN TRUCK LINE INC
Carrier & Broker
Motor carrier & Broker under MC115669
No risk signals found
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (402) 465-0058, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC115669.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC115669 | — | Great West Casualty Co Policy CLP04225U · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Jan 28, 2008 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC115669 | — | Great West Casualty Co Policy CLP04225U · BMC-91X | $2,000,000 | Jan 28, 2008 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC115669 | — | LM Insurance Corporation Policy 016242794 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | May 13, 2024 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
4 of 33 · Nebraska avg 21.2%
0 of 49 · Nebraska avg 2.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | MO | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | MO | 1 | 6 | Yes |
| Jul 27, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 23, 2026 | NE | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 9, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| May 27, 2026 | MO | 2 | 1 | No |
| Apr 23, 2026 | IA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Apr 21, 2026 | NE | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 9, 2026 | KS | 2 | 0 | 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
29 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 4 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 46 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 22 | 4 | 75.9% | 62.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 4 | 0 | 13.8% | 13.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 | 10.3% | 20.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALBL | 2 | 0 |
| Brake - Non-manufactured hole or crack in the spring brake housing section of a parking brake Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BNMH | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any missing on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39311A1LTSM | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A3IHOSPDIT | 1 | 0 |
| The ELDs display screen cannot be viewed outside of the commercial motor vehicle. Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39520B | 1 | 0 |
| Failure to yield right of way Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922Y | 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
4 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 3, 2026 | Kansas City, MO | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 3, 2026 | Council Bluffs, IA | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 25, 2026 | Wabash Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
| May 30, 2025 | Kansas City, KS | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 54862 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC115669 |
| Legal name | DAHLSTEN TRUCK LINE INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 56 |
| Drivers | 47 |
| Annual mileage | 4,678,011 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Nov 15, 2006) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Feb 4, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsBuilding MaterialsLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayMeatChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherSalt
Change history since Oct 18, 2026
1 change
| Date | What changed | Before | After |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2026 | Operating authority | MC115669: Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active | MC115669: Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods): Active; Broker of Property (Except Household Goods): Active |
Changes we detected between daily FMCSA data refreshes.
Questions about DAHLSTEN TRUCK LINE INC
Is DAHLSTEN TRUCK LINE INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. DAHLSTEN TRUCK LINE INC 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 DAHLSTEN TRUCK LINE INC's operating authority allow?
MC115669: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire); Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority).
Which information about DAHLSTEN TRUCK LINE INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking DAHLSTEN TRUCK LINE INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 54862. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (402) 465-0058, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC115669, 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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