HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/133751-ms-sons-corp/ · Checked 2026-10-19 04:40 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
MS & SONS CORP
No risk signals found
How risk signals workNothing in the FMCSA record matched our risk signals. That is not a guarantee, and it does not confirm who you are talking to; follow the checks below.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
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, (515) 332-3303, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC143871.
- 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. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC143871 | Primary | Great West Casualty Co Policy MCP74021A · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 6, 2021 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC143871 | Excess over $1,000,000 | Crum & Forster Specialty Insurance Company Policy SEO-109833 · BMC-91X | $2,000,000 | Oct 1, 2020 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC143871 | Excess over $3,000,000 | Starstone Specialty Insurance Company Policy AXS00516622P-04 · BMC-91X | $2,000,000 | Sep 1, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
1 of 13 · Iowa avg 22.1%
0 of 35 · Iowa avg 3.1%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 29, 2026 | MN | 1 | 3 | No |
| Aug 18, 2026 | MN | 1 | 3 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | IA | 3 | 3 | No |
| Jul 21, 2026 | IA | 2 | 2 | No |
| Jul 14, 2026 | IA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Apr 23, 2026 | WI | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 21, 2026 | IA | 2 | 0 | No |
| Mar 27, 2026 | SD | 3 | 0 | No |
| Feb 2, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 1, 2026 | IA | 3 | 1 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 31,594 vehicle and 64,957 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
30 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 2 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 44 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 14 | 0 | 46.7% | 23.4% |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 14 | 2 | 46.7% | 60.1% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 | 3.3% | 3.2% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 1 | 0 | 3.3% | 12.5% |
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 | 8 | 0 |
| Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216 | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Low pressure warning device missing/inoperative Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39351CBLPW | 1 | 1 |
| 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 | 1 | 1 |
| License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required Medical Certificate · Driver Fitness · code 38371H | 1 | 0 |
| Drivers record of duty status not current Incomplete/Wrong Log · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3958F01 | 1 | 0 |
| Following too close Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922FC | 1 | 0 |
| Driver- Inattentive or Distracted Driving Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922INAT | 1 | 0 |
| Driver - Using a hand-held mobile telephone Phone Call · Unsafe Driving · code 39282DUMT | 1 | 0 |
| Driving a commercial motor vehicle while Texting Texting · Unsafe Driving · code 39280A | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 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 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2026 | Milladore, WI | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 26, 2025 | No City County Crash, IA | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 133751 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC143871 |
| Legal name | MS & SONS CORP |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 40 |
| Drivers | 42 |
| Annual mileage | 2,427,838 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 14, 2025) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 3, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesOtherFertilizer
Questions about MS & SONS CORP
What does MS & SONS CORP's operating authority allow?
MC143871: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about MS & SONS CORP 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 MS & SONS CORP?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 133751. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (515) 332-3303, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC143871, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (515) 332-3303
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.
1 company
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MS & SONS LOGISTICS INC Broker |
Humboldt, IA | 3586450 | MC1213246 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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