Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
22 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 242597 · MC-173128 ·
Arfsten Transfer Inc
DBA COOL FUEL TRANSPORTATION
22 power unitsavg 7.8 yrNational · 17 statesCLEARWATER, MN94/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-173128 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
22Power units
22 observed · MCS-150
34Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
7.8Avg age (yr)
2008–2024 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 43 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1984.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 103 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
7.8 yr
Model years 2008–2024 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
42 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1984 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
1 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC (USDOT 242597) has a Vektor safety score of 94/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 7, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 9, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jul 7, 2023 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 7, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 15.4% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 9, 2026.
The carrier received 63 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 26 vehicle-level and 63 driver-level — across 17 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 9, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 9, 2026.
It reports 22 power units and 22 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 25, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 9, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 14, 1993 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 9, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC's USDOT number?
ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC's USDOT number is 242597, and its motor carrier number is MC-173128.
Is ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 9, 2026. ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC's safety record?
ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC has a 15.4% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 103 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).
How big is ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC's fleet?
ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC operates 22 power units and 22 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC based?
ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC is based in CLEARWATER, MN, with roadside inspections recorded across 17 states.
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