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Carrier profile · USDOT 175635 · MC-242439 · Updated 06/13/2026

CARLSON & SON INC

12 power unitsavg 4.8 yrLocal · 2 statesBLANCHARD, IA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-242439 ACTIVEHAZMAT
Verified linkscarlsonseed.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
12Power units
5 observed · MCS-150
6Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
4.8Avg age (yr)
2017–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(712) 583-3589Email dispatchTERRY-LISA@CARLSONSEED.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority52 yr active
since 1974
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo50.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

12 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersNewer

4.8 yr

Model years 2017–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 52-yr authority, 50% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is CARLSON & SON INC safe to work with?

Is CARLSON & SON INC safe to load? CARLSON & SON INC (USDOT 175635, MC-242439) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in BLANCHARD, IA, operating 12 power units and 11 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 18 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 50.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (86/100), with the leading concern: vehicle out-of-service rate well above average. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
C&CARLSON & SON INC 86
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Frequently asked

What is CARLSON & SON INC's USDOT number?

CARLSON & SON INC's USDOT number is 175635, and its motor carrier number is MC-242439.

Is CARLSON & SON INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, CARLSON & SON INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is CARLSON & SON INC's safety record?

CARLSON & SON INC has a 50.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 18 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 86/100 (tier: clear).

How big is CARLSON & SON INC's fleet?

CARLSON & SON INC operates 12 power units and 11 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is CARLSON & SON INC based?

CARLSON & SON INC is based in BLANCHARD, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 2 states.