HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/1281660-monson-sons-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-20 05:38 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
MONSON & SONS INC
No risk signals found
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Cargo cover filed: $5,000
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (641) 843-4272, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC447750.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. Cargo cover filed: $5,000.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC447750 | — | Hartford Fire Insurance Company Policy 83 MS RY9910 · BMC-34 | $5,000 | Jun 1, 2004 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC447750 | Primary | THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT Policy HE8409C586163TCT14 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Mar 1, 2014 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
24 of 102 · Iowa avg 22.1%
3 of 186 · Iowa avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 13, 2026 | NM | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | WV | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 27, 2026 | IA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 27, 2026 | KS | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | MN | 1 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 7, 2026 | IL | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 7, 2026 | UT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 6, 2026 | IA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Sep 2, 2026 | NE | 3 | 1 | No |
| Aug 25, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Iowa average covers 31,580 vehicle and 64,945 driver inspections of all Iowa-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
104 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 29 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 159 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Iowa share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 61 | 28 | 58.7% | 60.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 22 | 1 | 21.2% | 12.5% |
| Unsafe Driving | 21 | 0 | 20.2% | 23.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 9 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 5 | 1 |
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 4 | 2 |
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 3 | 3 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2PC | 3 | 1 |
| Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216 | 3 | 0 |
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355E | 3 | 0 |
| Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39319 | 3 | 0 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 2 | 2 |
| More than 25% of the locking pins are missing or not engaged Suspension · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393207BAALPMEOOS | 2 | 2 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Iowa column is the mix across all Iowa-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
10 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 24, 2026 | Rural (Hempstead County), AR | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 15, 2026 | Lemars, IA | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 24, 2026 | Not Reported, KS | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 16, 2025 | Topeka, KS | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 20, 2025 | Perry, OK | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2025 | Kansas City, MO | 0 | 0 |
| May 23, 2025 | Kansas City, MO | 0 | 1 |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Des Moines, IA | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | IA | 0 | 1 |
| Jan 9, 2025 | Jacksonville, AR | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 1281660 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC447750 |
| Legal name | MONSON & SONS INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 175 |
| Drivers | 165 |
| Annual mileage | 15,300,000 (2026) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 11, 2009) |
| USDOT number added | Sep 1, 2004 · 22 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 1, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesConstruction
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about MONSON & SONS INC
What does MONSON & SONS INC's operating authority allow?
MC447750: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about MONSON & SONS INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking MONSON & SONS INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 1281660. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (641) 843-4272, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC447750, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (641) 843-4272
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
2 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R E MONSON INC Carrier |
Britt, IA | 510312 | MC260887 | 1 | Active Current · Motus |
| MIDWEST LOGISTICS SPECIALISTS INC High risk Carrier |
Britt, IA | 2244093 | MC673688 | 0 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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