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10/100
✗ Do Not Tender
No active for-hire authority. Cannot legally haul freight for hire.
Carson Trucking
DOT 717885 · Thorntown, IN
Report generated: June 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM
✗Authorized for hire?
✗Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Carson Trucking (DOT 717885) is a Indiana-based intrastate carrier headquartered in Thorntown, IN. As of June 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM, operating authority is active but without for-hire authority. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: recordable crash on file; no active insurance filing on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Do Not Tender" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 7, 2026 at 7:30 AM.

FMCSA Public Record
Charles S Carson
Operating as: Carson Trucking
DOT Number717885
MC Number—
Street8057 N 500 W
City / StateThorntown, IN 46052
Phone7654367487
Operation typeIntrastate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age28 yr 6 mo
MCS-150 filed—
Power units6
Total drivers5
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)—
Contract (for-hire)—
Broker—
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Recordable crash on file
●No active insurance filing on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 0.0% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
6
Fleet
Drivers
5
Total
Inspections
1
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
0.0%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
28 yr 6 mo
Since 1997
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
1 insp (100%)
Unsafe Driving
1 insp (100%)
Driver Fitness
1 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
1 insp (100%)· 1 viol
Controlled Substances
1 insp (100%)
Inspection History
1 total · OOS rate 0.0%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
12/13/2024INI00Pass
Crash History
1 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—IN00Y
Insurance Status
⚠ No active insurance filing on record
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Location
8057 N 500 W, Thorntown, IN, 46052 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedDec 1997
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active USDOT — No for-hire authorityCurrent
USDOT record is active but no for-hire operating authority is currently granted

Source: FMCSA compliance records, inspection data, crash records, insurance filings, and TruckGraph analysis. View methodology

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Charles S Carson authorized to operate?

Charles S Carson's USDOT number is active but it does not hold operating authority for for-hire interstate operations. It may operate as a private carrier. Verify status before tendering.

What is Charles S Carson's safety record?

Charles S Carson has 1 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 0.0%. Crash history shows 1 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Charles S Carson operate?

Charles S Carson operates 6 power units with approximately 5 drivers.

Is Charles S Carson insured?

Insurance filing details are not available in the current dataset. Verify directly with the carrier before tendering.

Has Charles S Carson had any risk indicators?

Charles S Carson has a risk score of 10/100 (Monitor) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Charles S Carson?

Charles S Carson's DOT number is 717885. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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Truck Graph. (2026). Carson Trucking Safety Record, DOT 717885. Retrieved from https://truckgraph.com/carriers/717885
MLA
"Carson Trucking Safety Record, DOT 717885." Truck Graph, Jun 7, 2026, https://truckgraph.com/carriers/717885
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"Carson Trucking Safety Record, DOT 717885." Truck Graph. Last modified June 7, 2026. https://truckgraph.com/carriers/717885