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Carrier Profile · DOT 1285541

Rusty Karst

DBA: R & E Trucking

For-Hire ContractInterstatePowell, WY 82435
Updated 2026-05-30T18:37:22.956Z·By Sarah Chen, Lead Safety Analyst·Reviewed by James Rodriguez·Methodology v2.1

Rusty Karst has operated for 21.7y with a fleet of 1 power units and 1 drivers under Contract authority. The company is registered as an active for-hire carrier.

Identity
Legal nameRusty Karst
DBAR & E Trucking
DOT #1285541
MC #MC500591
CityPowell
StateWyoming
ZIP82435
Authority age21.7y
StatusActive
Common authorityNot authorized
Contract authority✓ Authorized
Broker authorityNot authorized
OperationInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
MCS-150 filed02/19/2026
Company officerRusty Karst
FMCSA SAFER →FMCSA Safety Scores (SMS) →
Fleet size
1
Power units
Drivers
1
Total drivers
Inspections
0
On record
Crashes
0
On record
OOS Rate
—
No inspections on record

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Location

1176 LANE 8, Powell, WY, 82435

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Inspection history

0 total inspections. OOS rate: N/A%. Showing last 5.

No inspection records found.

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Crash history

0 crashes on record. Showing last 3.

No crash records found.

Source: FMCSA crash records. View methodology

Insurance status

Current insurance filing on record with FMCSA.

Status
Active
Insurer
ARTISAN & TRUCKERS CASUALTY COMPANY
Coverage
$750,000
Effective
2/18/2026

Source: FMCSA insurance filings. View methodology

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Authority timeline

Key events in this carrier's operating authority history.

Authority Granted
Sep 2004
FMCSA issued operating authority
Active
Current
Authority currently active

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Frequently asked

Rusty Karst

Answers from verified compliance records.

Is Rusty Karst authorized to operate?

Yes. Rusty Karst holds Contract operating authority and is currently active.

What is Rusty Karst's safety record?

Rusty Karst does not have a substantial inspection history on record. This may indicate limited interstate operations.

How many trucks does Rusty Karst operate?

Rusty Karst operates 1 power units with approximately 1 drivers.

Is Rusty Karst insured?

Rusty Karst has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Rusty Karst had any risk indicators?

No risk indicators have been detected for Rusty Karst as of the most recent data sync.

What is the DOT number for Rusty Karst?

Rusty Karst's DOT number is 1285541 and MC number is MC500591. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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