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CENTRAL SPECIALTIES INC
CarrierIntel Score: 72/100. 37 inspection violations in the past 12 months. Updated Oct 2026.
DOT 607094ActiveInterstateALEXANDRIA, MN
COMPANY
Authority since
—
MCS-150
2025-04-11 · 6,335,100 mi (2024)
Fleet
180 units · 180 trailers · 261 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
6,335,100 mi (2024)
ADDRESS
Physical
6325 COUNTY ROAD 87
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Mailing
Same as physical
CONTACT
Phone
3207627289
Email
anthonyp@centralspecialties.com
OFFICERS
Primary Officer
ROSS LARSON
Title
VICE PRESIDENT
OPERATION & CARGO
Operation classification
Private Property
Specialty
Towing & Recovery / Driveaway
Cargo types
7
Driveaway / TowawayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids / GasesPassengersConstructionOther: ASPHALT GRAVEL SAND
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
375 mo
Since USDOT registration
INSURANCE
Verification needed
No federal insurance filing found. Whether this carrier must file one is unclear from its registration; verify coverage through state records or the insurer.
RISK GRADE
Moderate Risk
2 risk factors · 1 strengths
OOS RATE
21.5%
17 / 79 inspections
CarrierIntel Safety Score
Rolling 12-month heuristic based on inspections, OOS, violations, crashes & fatalities. Not the official FMCSA SMS score.
72
out of 100
Good
Markers: OOS inspection Crash Fatality
Fleet vs Reality
last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections Checking local VIN index…
Moderate Risk
2 risk factors · 1 strengths · 5 data pointsSAFETY PERFORMANCE
Crash Record
38 crashes · 1 fatal · 18 with injuries · 34 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
78% — 62 clean of 79 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
21.5% — driver OOS 6 insp., vehicle OOS 12 insp.
COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY
USDOT Registration
Status: Active
Operating Authority
No operating authority on file
Out-of-service orders
None on record
Authority Events
No authority history events
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2025-04-11
INSURANCE
Active Coverage
Verification needed — No federal insurance filing found. Whether this carrier must file one is unclear from its registration; verify coverage through state records or the insurer.
SUMMARY
Elevated OOS rate 20% (last 24 mo)
1.5 violations per inspection
Low crash rate (0.8 per 100 trucks/yr)
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