Christenson Transportation Inc
USDOT 576568 · MC-279799, FF-50632 · Strafford, Missouri · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Christenson Transportation Inc is a corporation based in Strafford, Missouri, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 190 power units and 190 drivers, which ranks it #49 by fleet size among 201 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Missouri. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 346 times – about 1.8 inspections per power unit. 25.0% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 9 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (2 injuries, 0 fatalities, 9 tow-away), or 4.7 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, intermodal containers, beverages, paper products.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Christenson Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 576568 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-279799, FF-50632 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 2301 West Old Route 66, Strafford, MO 65757 |
| Phone | (417) 866-5993 |
| First registered | Oct 6, 1994 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 2, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 576568.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 190 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 825 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 4.3 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 26,754,124 miles reported for 2024 – about 140,811 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 190 CDL drivers; 170 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 20 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Missouri carriers with 50+ units (201).
| Measure | Christenson Transportation I | Same size, US | MO average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 25.0% | 18.8% | 15.8% | 33% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.4% | 2.6% | 1.6% | 45% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 4.7 | 4.5 | 5.1 | about average |
| Inspections | 346 | 346 with a driver check, 136 with a vehicle check, 154 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 31, 2015) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: intermodal containers (980 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Missouri
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Missouri carriers in this directory.
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tcsi-Transland Inc USDOT 614326 | Strafford | 199 | 180 | 251 | 19.2% | 13 |
| Woody Bogler Trucking Company USDOT 452325 | Gerald | 217 | 174 | 309 | 17.4% | 19 |
| GFS Group LLC USDOT 3542116 | Maryland Heights | 180 | 230 | 341 | 27.8% | 16 |
| Climate Express Inc USDOT 648882 | Union | 204 | 198 | 385 | 18.1% | 19 |
| Sierra Expediting Inc USDOT 1523843 | Strafford | 198 | 220 | 342 | 10.3% | 4 |
| Lucky Freight LLC USDOT 3655928 | Walnut Shade | 154 | 164 | 151 | 27.0% | 7 |
Other carriers near Strafford
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilson Logistics Inc USDOT 1009435 | Strafford | 399 | 507 | 714 | 15.2% | 35 |
| Wilson Regional LLC USDOT 4412485 | Strafford | 134 | 134 | 156 | 8.1% | 2 |
| Thunderstone Logistics LLC USDOT 3730116 | Verona | 164 | 73 | 158 | 17.5% | 13 |
| Mcintosh Trucking LLC USDOT 2591806 | Willow Springs | 75 | 75 | 152 | 25.0% | 6 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Christenson Transportation Inc?
Christenson Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 576568 and operating authority MC-279799, FF-50632.
How many trucks does Christenson Transportation Inc have?
It reports 190 power units (190 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 825 trailers, with 190 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 2, 2025).
Where is Christenson Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Strafford, Missouri 65757.
What is the out-of-service rate of Christenson Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 25.0% of vehicle inspections and 1.4% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.