MS & SONS CORP is a motor carrier based in HUMBOLDT, IA registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 133751 and MC number 143871. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, a span of roughly 52 years. MS & SONS CORP reports a fleet of 40 power units and 42 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Liquids/Gases, Commodities Dry Bulk, Grain, Feed, Hay, and General Freight. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 35 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% and 2 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MN, MT, and ND. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of April 2025. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for MS & SONS CORP 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.
Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.
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 MS & SONS CORP.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 143871 | Active | None | None | 2020-11-12 00:00:00 |
FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.
| Type | Coverage | Insurer | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|
| BI&PD | — | — | 2025-09-01 00:00:00 |
| BI&PD | — | — | 2021-08-06 00:00:00 |
| BI&PD | — | — | 2020-10-01 00:00:00 |
States where MS & SONS CORP has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.
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