DBA: COOL FUEL TRANSPORTATION

ARFSTEN TRANSFER INC

DOT 242597 MC 173128 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
99 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 8.08% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
22 units

Drivers: 22

Trailers: 40 (40 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

2244 197TH STREET EAST, CLEARWATER, MN, 55320

Phone Number

(320) 558-9307

Mailing Address

2244 197TH STREET EAST, CLEARWATER, MN, 55320

Cell Phone

(320) 293-3303

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

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Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE;EXEMPT FOR HIRE

Record Changes

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
41 yrs, 10 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
39 years

Broker

—
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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2023-07-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2023-07-10 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2015-09-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2015-09-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1997-11-25 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1987-07-24 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1984-10-03 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

No revocation history on record for this carrier.

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $750,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

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Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2023-07-07 BIPD/Primary A0044278001 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… - - ACTIVE
2015-10-01 BIPD/Primary A0044278001 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2023-07-07 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-10-01 BIPD/Primary GWP89380A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2015-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2009-10-01 BIPD/Primary TF657877 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2011-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2008-10-01 BIPD/Primary CT751500-3608-081 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2009-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-10-01 CARGO 83 MS IU5292 $750,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 2008-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-10-01 BIPD/Primary PAP 236256 1006 $750,000 LINCOLN GENERAL INSURANCE COM… 2008-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2004-12-13 CARGO CLP91259F $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2006-10-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-11-20 CARGO CLP78316A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 1998-01-06 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
1997-09-12 BIPD/Primary CLP78316A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 1997-09-12 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1995-09-12 CARGO 41 MS EV1320 $750,000 HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPA… 1997-10-19 CANCEL CANCELLED
1993-09-12 CARGO 3AT 626 666-00 $750,000 LUMBERMENS MUTUAL CASUALTY CO. 1995-09-13 CANCEL CANCELLED
1993-09-12 BIPD/Primary RT201257 $750,000 REDLAND INSURANCE CO. 1997-09-12 TERM/REPL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

8.08%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

99 inspections · 8 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

20 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 99 Last inspection: Jul 16, 2026 Total crashes: 29

FMCSA Inspection Records (99 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 16, 2026

1669001861

2 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 MN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jul 9, 2026

0460000522

2 viol.
Level 3 MN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 22, 2026

239J000035

1 viol.
Level 2 IA PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Jun 18, 2026

W174004759

2 viol.
Level 2 MO FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Jun 15, 2026

0460000509

1 viol.
Level 3 MN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

May 20, 2026

BURGM07300

1 viol.
Level 3 MI FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

May 13, 2026

HP66000189

Level 3 ND PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

May 1, 2026

2310Q3DPGP

1 viol.
Level 1 NM FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

May 1, 2026

2310Q3DPGP

1 viol.
Level 1 NM FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

May 1, 2026

000P14SV09

1 viol.
Level 3 IA FRHT 3AKJHHDR...

Apr 24, 2026

0586000882

1 viol.
Level 3 MN PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Apr 22, 2026

MC08002609

Level 1 ND PETERBILT 1XPBD49X...

Apr 10, 2026

1640001079

7 viol.
Level 1 MN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Apr 3, 2026

1661001118

3 viol. 1 OOS
Level 1 MN FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...

Mar 17, 2026

0057001689

Level 3 WA FREIGHTLIN 3AKJHHDR...
Total Inspections

99

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

99

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FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (29 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Dec 30, 2025

MN • MN0253640339

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 11, 2025

MN • MN0250700017

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 14, 2023

IN • IN0904312288

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 7, 2022

MN • MN0223410294

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 10, 2022

WI • WI0000116283

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Feb 21, 2020

MN • MN0200520029

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 11, 2020

MN • MN0200110215

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jun 13, 2019

MN • MN0191640258

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 14, 2018

ND • ND0001067810

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 1, 2018

WI • WI0000106049

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 27, 2013

MN • MN0130320236

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 16, 2011

UT • UT1101379320

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 29, 2010

CA • CA0004935571

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Apr 26, 2010

CA • CA0004690777

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Apr 6, 2010

IA • IA2010567655

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

11

Total Crashes

29

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

41

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

Warning
Violations: 11
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 24
OOS: 3

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

99
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

22
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

22

22 owned

Trailers

40

40 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

22

CDL Drivers: 22
Interstate: 22
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

20

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 22
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Household Goods Metal Sheets/Coils Building Materials Fresh Produce Liquids/Gases Grain/Feed Meat Chemicals Refrigerated Beverages Paper Products Farm Supplies Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE EXEMPT FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

22

Power Units

22

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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