Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
165 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1281660 · MC-447750 ·
Monson & Sons Inc
165 power unitsavg 5.3 yrNational · 18 statesBRITT, IA81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-447750 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
165Power units
89 observed · MCS-150
135Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.3Avg age (yr)
1999–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Review before loading
Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.3 yr
Model years 1999–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
22 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
70 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
MONSON & SONS INC (USDOT 1281660) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Nov 3, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT effective Mar 1, 2014 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Nov 3, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 24.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier received 189 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 103 vehicle-level and 189 driver-level — across 18 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Nov 7, 2026.
The carrier has 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 6 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It reports 165 power units and 165 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jul 1, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 11, 2009 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Nov 7, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MONSON & SONS INC's USDOT number?
MONSON & SONS INC's USDOT number is 1281660, and its motor carrier number is MC-447750.
Is MONSON & SONS INC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Nov 7, 2026. MONSON & SONS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MONSON & SONS INC's safety record?
MONSON & SONS INC has a 24.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 288 roadside inspections, with 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is MONSON & SONS INC's fleet?
MONSON & SONS INC operates 165 power units and 165 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MONSON & SONS INC based?
MONSON & SONS INC is based in BRITT, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 18 states.
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