Rusty Karlson

Doing business as Karlson Transport

USDOT activeAuthority activeCarrier · InterstateHazmat

USDOT822766
MC364478
LocationWhitewood, SD
Fleet3 power units · 6 drivers

Rusty Karlson (USDOT 822766, MC-364478) is an interstate motor carrier based in Whitewood, South Dakota with 3 power units and 6 drivers reported to FMCSA. Its USDOT number and operating authority are active.

Verification snapshot · FMCSA data as of Nov 10, 2026

Operating authorityActive · MC-364478Carrier Liability insurance$1,000,000 on fileRequired: $750,000 · as of May 2026 Safety ratingNot rated0 inspections in 24 months Out-of-service ordersNone on fileFMCSA out-of-service orders file Registration (MCS-150)Updated Jan 29, 20269 months ago Process agent (BOC-3)On fileTruck Process Agents of America, Inc

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Operating authority

Status from the FMCSA Company Census File, November 10, 2026

Docket	Authority type	Status
MC-364478	Contract carrier	Active

First granted on August 16, 1999 · see full authority history.

Insurance

FMCSA legacy licensing records (last updated May 2026); filings may have changed since

Liability (BIPD) required$750,000
Liability (BIPD) on file$1,000,000
Cargo insurance required / on fileNo / No
Bond required / on fileNo / No

Filings on file

Type	Insurer	Coverage	Effective
Liability (BIPD) BMC-91X	United Financial Casualty Company	$1,000,000	Mar 10, 2017

Insurance history: 7 past filings

Type	Insurer	Effective	Ended	Reason
Liability (BIPD)	United Financial Casualty Company	Jan 12, 2017	Mar 10, 2017	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Great West Casualty Co.	Oct 6, 2014	Jan 12, 2017	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Great West Casualty Co.	Jun 28, 2006	Aug 6, 2007	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Northland Insurance Company	Dec 28, 2004	Jun 28, 2006	Replaced
Liability (BIPD)	Northland Insurance Company	Jun 28, 2004	Dec 28, 2004	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Northland Insurance Company	Dec 13, 2001	Mar 4, 2004	Cancel
Liability (BIPD)	Northland Insurance Company	Aug 9, 1999	Dec 13, 2001	Cancel

Process agent (BOC-3)

Truck Process Agents of America, Inc, Fargo, ND

Inspections and crashes

Last 24 months · FMCSA Vehicle Inspection File and Crash File

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes are on file for this USDOT number in the last 24 months.

FMCSA safety rating: Not rated

Inspection and crash counts come from FMCSA records and are shown as reported. They are not a safety rating. A crash record does not mean the carrier was at fault. FMCSA has not rated a carrier unless a safety rating is listed. For FMCSA’s own data and its explanation, see the FMCSA SAFER Company Snapshot.

Out-of-service rates are calculated by CheckTrucking from inspection records (driver: levels I, II, III, VI; vehicle: levels I, II, V, VI). They are not FMCSA scores.

Authority history

FMCSA licensing records (Motus and legacy L&I) · migration-only status adjustments are not shown

January 4, 2017Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on January 13, 2017
October 8, 2014Reinstated — Contract carrier authority
August 13, 2007Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authority
December 1, 2004Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authorityDiscontinued revocation on December 8, 2004
July 6, 2004Reinstated — Contract carrier authorityRevoked on August 13, 2007
March 31, 2004Involuntary revocation — Contract carrier authority
August 16, 1999Granted — Contract carrier authorityRevoked on March 31, 2004

Fleet and operations

From the company’s own registration (Form MCS-150), updated January 29, 2026

Power units: 3
Trucks: 3
Tractors owned: 3
Trailers owned: 5
Drivers: 6
CDL drivers: 6
Interstate drivers: 6
Miles traveled: 15,000 (2025)
Classification: Authorized for hire
Hazardous materials: Yes
USDOT registered: August 10, 1999
Address: Whitewood, SD

Cargo carried

General freight
Motor vehicles
Logs, poles, beams, lumber
Building materials
Mobile homes
Machinery, large objects
Grain, feed, hay
Paper products
Agricultural / farm supplies
Construction

Key facts

USDOT number 822766 was registered on August 10, 1999.
Operating authority MC-364478 was first granted on August 16, 1999.
The company last updated its FMCSA registration (Form MCS-150) on January 29, 2026.
It reported 15,000 vehicle miles traveled in 2025.
One insurance filing is on file in FMCSA’s legacy licensing records (as of May 2026), including Liability (BIPD) coverage with United Financial Casualty Company.
Its process agent filing (BOC-3) is with Truck Process Agents of America, Inc.

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