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Carrier profile · USDOT 243805 · MC-173948 · Updated 06/13/2026

MEL EASTON AND SONS INC

40 power unitsavg 12.5 yrMulti-region · 8 statesCOUNCIL BLUFFS, IA
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-173948 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linkseastontrucking.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
40Power units
27 observed · MCS-150
31Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.5Avg age (yr)
1998–2025 · vPIC
Call dispatch(712) 366-4305Email dispatchdeaston@eastontrucking.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Review before loading

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileVehicle out-of-service rate well above average
Operating authority42 yr active
since 1984
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo37.5%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

40 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

12.5 yr

Model years 1998–2025 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

42 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1984 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readMulti-region operator, 42-yr authority, 38% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is MEL EASTON AND SONS INC safe to work with?

Is MEL EASTON AND SONS INC safe to load? MEL EASTON AND SONS INC (USDOT 243805, MC-173948) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, operating 40 power units and 34 drivers. Operating authority has been active 42 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 58 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 37.5% (above the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it review before loading (74/100), 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
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Frequently asked

What is MEL EASTON AND SONS INC's USDOT number?

MEL EASTON AND SONS INC's USDOT number is 243805, and its motor carrier number is MC-173948.

Is MEL EASTON AND SONS INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, MEL EASTON AND SONS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is MEL EASTON AND SONS INC's safety record?

MEL EASTON AND SONS INC has a 37.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 58 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 74/100 (tier: review).

How big is MEL EASTON AND SONS INC's fleet?

MEL EASTON AND SONS INC operates 40 power units and 34 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is MEL EASTON AND SONS INC based?

MEL EASTON AND SONS INC is based in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 8 states.