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Carrier profile · USDOT 1281660 · MC-447750 · Updated 07/03/2026

MONSON & SONS INC

165 power unitsavg 5.6 yrNational · 16 statesBRITT, IA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-447750 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linksmonsonandsons.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
165Power units
97 observed · MCS-150
138Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.6Avg age (yr)
1999–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(641) 843-4272Email dispatchbenm@monsonandsons.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-03

Review before loading

Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority21 yr active
since 2004
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo23.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal6
11 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

165 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

5.6 yr

Model years 1999–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

21 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2004 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 21-yr authority, 23% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is MONSON & SONS INC safe to work with?

Is MONSON & SONS INC safe to load? MONSON & SONS INC (USDOT 1281660, MC-447750) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in BRITT, IA, operating 165 power units and 165 drivers. Operating authority has been active 21 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 263 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 23.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 11 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-03.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-03
M&MONSON & SONS INC 81
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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?

As of 2026-07-03, 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 23.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 263 roadside inspections, with 11 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 16 states.