Purple Squirrel · FMCSA Background Report
JAMES W KARSTEN dba JAMES KARSTEN TRKG
DOT 431462 · MC 238088 · Carrier
Report DateJuly 5, 2026
No major red flags found
Always call back on the FMCSA-registered number (712-790-0777) — not the number that contacted you. Scammers impersonate legitimate carriers and brokers.
Company Information
Legal NameJAMES W KARSTEN
Registered Since12/17/1990
DBA / Trade NameJAMES KARSTEN TRKG
Entity TypeCarrier
Registered Address1113 CENTER, MANNING, IA, 51455
Phone712-790-0777
Cell on File712-790-0777
Email on Filejjkars10@gmail.com
Company OfficerJAMES KARSTEN
MCS-150 Filed01/15/2026
Risk Assessment
MCS-150 filed within the last 2 years — company appears active
Authority held for 35.6 years
Active FMCSA authority: Contract Carrier
Authority & Licensing
Docket NumberMC238088
Broker AuthorityNone
Common CarrierNone
Contract CarrierActive
Liability Insurance$750,000
Bond / InsurerNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy / Bond #WN139365
Fleet & Safety
Power Units1
Drivers1
Annual Mileage30,000 mi
Safety RatingNone on file
Authority History

No authority history found on file.

Other Companies at This Address

No other FMCSA-registered entities found at this address — clean address signal.

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  • The Supreme Court's vicarious liability ruling means one unvetted carrier can expose you to a nuclear verdict.
  • Double brokering is at record highs. Scammers clone legitimate authority and re-broker your load.
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