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DAHLSTEN TRUCK LINE INC
USDOT 54862 • CLAY CENTER, NE
MoverAudit grade: A, based on federal records below
✓ No major red flags found
Complaint history
No federal complaints on record in the last 4 years. Records checked against the FMCSA household goods complaint database.
Company details
Legal nameDAHLSTEN TRUCK LINE INC
Address101 W EDGAR ST, CLAY CENTER, NE 68933
Phone(402) 465-0058
Company officerCHANTAL MARTEL
OrganizationCorporation
In business sinceJun 1974
Last FMCSA updateFeb 2026
Fleet & authority
Power units (trucks)56
Drivers47 (47 CDL)
Operation classAuthorized For Hire
Carrier operationInterstate
Broker authorityn/a
Carrier authorityn/a
Safety ratingSatisfactory (Nov 2006)
Prior revocationNo
MoverAudit risk score: 0/100
Computed from objective federal flags only: broker-only registration, fleet size, complaint volume and severity, hostage-goods reports and past revocations. Lower is safer. This is a summary of public records, not a review.
Complaints vs. other checked movers
Red flags & green flags
!No federal complaints on record in the last 4 years.
!2 insurance policy cancellations in the last 3 years.
✓Vehicle out-of-service rate 11.11% is below the national average of 20.72%.
✓Official FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.
✓USDOT registration is active.
✓56 trucks registered with FMCSA.
✓No hostage-goods complaints on record.
✓In business since 1974: a long federal track record.
Roadside safety & insurance
Roadside safety record
Vehicle out-of-service rate, this company vs. national average:
Vehicle inspections45 (5 OOS)
Driver inspections70
Crashes, last 3 years7, 2 with injuries
FMCSA safety ratingSatisfactory
FMCSA safety categories (SMS BASICs), last 24 months:
Unsafe DrivingClean, no violations on record
Hours-of-Service ComplianceClean, no violations on record
Driver FitnessClean, no violations on record
Controlled Substances / AlcoholClean, no violations on record
Vehicle MaintenanceClean, no violations on record
Insurance on file
Liability insuranceOn file
InsurerGreat West Casualty Co.
Policy effective sinceJan 2008
Cargo insurance5
Cancellations, 3 yrs2
2 insurance cancellations in the last 3 years, most recently Jun 2024. Repeated cancellations often mean unpaid premiums or dropped coverage, ask this company to show you a current certificate of insurance before booking.
Source: FMCSA Licensing & Insurance filings, refreshed nightly.
Insurance policy history
May 2021 → May 2024
Merchants National Bonding, Inc (Surety)
$1,000k
Cancelled
May 2021 → Jun 2024
Merchants National Bonding, Inc (Surety)
$1,000k
Cancelled
Oct 2013 → May 2021
Great West Casualty Co. (Surety)
$1,000k
Cancelled
May 2009 → Oct 2013
Great West Casualty Co. (Surety)
$1,000k
Cancelled
Oct 2006 → May 2009
Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. Of America (Surety)
$1,000k
Cancelled
Oct 2006 → Jun 2009
Travelers Casualty & Surety Co. Of America (Surety)
$1,000k
Cancelled
Aug 1989 → Oct 2006
St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance Co. (Surety)
$1,000k
Cancelled
Jan 1974 → Jan 2008
Great West Casualty Co. (Bipd)
$1,000k
Cancelled
Every liability policy this company filed with FMCSA, newest first. Frequent insurer changes or repeated cancellations are worth a direct question; one long-running policy is what stability looks like.
Recent roadside inspections
Sep 30, 2026 Driver-only, MO
Clean, no violations
Sep 30, 2026 Full inspection, MO
6 violations, 1 out-of-service
49 CFR 396.3A1-BOS, OOS
49 CFR 393.47E: Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt
49 CFR 393.47E: Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt
49 CFR 393.48A-BIBD
49 CFR 393.48A-BLMACBD
49 CFR 393.53B-B
Jul 27, 2026 Driver-only, NE
Clean, no violations
Jul 23, 2026 Driver-only, NE
1 violation
49 CFR 392.2-SLLS2 (driver)
Jun 9, 2026 Driver-only, NE
Clean, no violations
May 27, 2026 Walk-around, MO
1 violation
49 CFR 393.55E-B
Apr 23, 2026 Walk-around, IA
2 violations
49 CFR 392.2-SLLEWA1 (driver)
49 CFR 395.20B: The ELDs display screen cannot be viewed outside of the commercial mo… (driver)
Apr 21, 2026 Driver-only, NE
Clean, no violations
Last 8 roadside inspections from FMCSA records (up to 3 years). "OOS" means the driver or vehicle was ordered out of service on the spot.
Authority history
May 14, 2024 Discontinued revocation
Broker: involuntary revocation -> discontinued revocation
May 12, 2021 Discontinued revocation
Broker: involuntary revocation -> discontinued revocation
May 29, 2009 Discontinued revocation
Broker: involuntary revocation -> discontinued revocation
Feb 8, 2008 Discontinued revocation
Common: involuntary revocation -> discontinued revocation
Feb 8, 2008 Discontinued revocation
Contract: involuntary revocation -> discontinued revocation
May 14, 1982 Superseded
Motor property common carrier: granted -> superseded
Aug 24, 1981 Superseded
Motor property common carrier: granted -> superseded
Shared identity check
This company shares an address, phone or officer with 1 other registered mover, none with visible red flags. Shared registration details are common for family businesses and shared offices; listed here for transparency.
Is Dahlsten Truck Line INC reliable? Our read of the record
On the evidence, Dahlsten Truck Line INC looks like a reliable operator: operating since 1974 with zero federal complaints in the last four years, 56 registered trucks, a roadside out-of-service rate below the national average. A record like this is exactly what an honest mover's file tends to look like.
No public record can guarantee your specific move, so keep the basics: written binding estimate, USDOT 54862 on the paperwork, and reasonable deposit. But nothing in the federal file says walk away.
This assessment is generated from the public federal records shown on this page: registration, fleet, complaints, inspections, insurance and authority filings. It is a summary of records, not a review or an accusation.
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About Dahlsten Truck Line INC
Dahlsten Truck Line INC is a federally registered mover based in Clay Center, Nebraska, registered with FMCSA since June 1974. Federal filings show 56 power units (trucks/tractors) and 47 drivers.
Over the last four years, the federal complaint database shows no complaints against this company. For a mover doing real volume, a clean federal record is a genuinely good sign; for a very small operation it may simply reflect a small number of moves. Combine it with the fleet data above and recent references.
How to read this report
The grade and risk score at the top are calculated by MoverAudit from objective federal flags: whether the company is a broker or a carrier, how many trucks it operates, the volume and severity of complaints, hostage-goods reports, and past authority revocations. They are not official government ratings, and they are not reviews: every input is a public federal record shown on this page.
The complaint categories come from the FMCSA household goods complaint system. A single bad move can generate complaints in several categories at once, so the category sum can exceed the total. Pay the most attention to "Hostage Goods" and "Deceptive Business Practices": those describe intent, not accidents. "Loss and Damage" at low volume is normal friction for a carrier doing thousands of moves; the same number at a tiny company is not.
The fleet numbers matter more than they look. A company advertising nationwide service with zero or one registered truck is not doing that work itself: your move will be handled by someone you have not vetted. Compare the fleet size to the promises in your quote.
If you are considering this company, use this report as a starting point, not a verdict. Get the estimate in writing and check whether it is binding, confirm the USDOT number on their paperwork matches 54862, and if a different company shows up on moving day, stop and check that company here before a single box goes on the truck.
Questions about DAHLSTEN TRUCK LINE INC
Is Dahlsten Truck Line INC legit?
Dahlsten Truck Line INC has an active USDOT registration (54862). It has no federal complaints on record in the last 4 years.
Is Dahlsten Truck Line INC a broker or a carrier?
Federal records do not show interstate household goods authority for this company. Ask them directly who holds the authority for your move.
Where is Dahlsten Truck Line INC based?
101 W Edgar St, Clay Center, NE 68933. Phone on file: (402) 465-0058. Registered with FMCSA since June 1974.
Sources: FMCSA Motor Carrier Census (registration, fleet), FMCSA Household Goods Complaint History via NCCDB (complaints, checked Oct 23, 2026). MoverAudit summarizes public federal records; it does not accuse any company of wrongdoing. Verify details at protectyourmove.gov.