MEL EASTON AND SONS INC is a motor carrier based in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 243805 and MC number 173948. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since March 1984, a span of roughly 42 years. MEL EASTON AND SONS INC reports a fleet of 40 power units and 34 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Meat, Building Materials, Fresh Produce, Refrigerated Food, and Farm Supplies. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 39 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% and 2 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in IA, IL, KS, MN, MO, NE, NY, and SD. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of December 1992. Operating authority is active for: common carrier and contract carrier.
FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for MEL EASTON AND 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.
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 MEL EASTON AND SONS INC.
| Docket | Common | Contract | Broker | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC 173948 | Active | Active | None | — |
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 | — | — | 2023-03-01 00:00:00 |
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