MONSON & SONS INC

DOT #1281660 • MC #447750
Active

MONSON & SONS INC is a motor carrier based in BRITT, IA registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 1281660 and MC number 447750. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since September 2004, a span of roughly 21 years. MONSON & SONS INC reports a fleet of 175 power units and 165 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Fresh Produce, Refrigerated Food, and General Freight. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 192 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 1.04% and 11 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AR, AZ, CA, CO, IA, ID, IL, and IN. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of September 2009. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.

Company Information

Legal Name
MONSON & SONS INC
DOT Number
1281660
MC Number
447750
Entity Type
Company Start Date
Sep 1, 2004

Location

Physical Address
216 5TH STREET NORTH WEST
BRITT, IA 50423
Mailing Address
216 5TH STREET NORTH WEST
BRITT, IA 50423

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
175
Total Drivers
165
Truck Units
165
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
Fresh Produce Refrigerated Food General Freight

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for MONSON & SONS INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

192
Total Inspections
98
Inspections with Violations
23
Out-of-Service Violations
1.04%
Driver OOS Rate
21.21%
Vehicle OOS Rate
11
Reportable Crashes
5
Crashes with Injuries

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Sep 11, 2009

Operating Authority

Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for MONSON & SONS INC.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 447750 Active Pending None 2004-07-07 00:00:00

Insurance Coverage

FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.

Type Coverage Insurer Effective
Cargo 2004-06-01 00:00:00
BI&PD 2014-03-01 00:00:00

Service Areas

States where MONSON & SONS INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.

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