HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/504629-mason-and-mefford/ · Checked 2026-10-20 05:30 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
MASON AND MEFFORD
No risk signals in the last-known data
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. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (812) 273-6171, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC259101.
- 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) | MC259101 | Primary | CANAL INSURANCE CO. Policy CT154125001 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Apr 1, 2026 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
6 of 21 · Indiana avg 23.1%
0 of 51 · Indiana avg 5.5%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 7, 2026 | KY | 1 | 1 | Yes |
| Sep 8, 2026 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 11, 2026 | OH | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jul 7, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 19, 2026 | IN | 3 | 1 | No |
| Jun 9, 2026 | MI | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 8, 2026 | KY | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 4, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Jun 1, 2026 | OH | 1 | 0 | No |
| Jun 1, 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 Indiana average covers 61,543 vehicle and 111,154 driver inspections of all Indiana-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), 7 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 46 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 | Indiana share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 18 | 7 | 60.0% | 58.8% |
| Unsafe Driving | 10 | 0 | 33.3% | 19.1% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 6.7% | 18.1% |
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 | 6 | 0 |
| Tire-flat and/or audible air leak Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3 | 3 | 3 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 3 | 0 |
| 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 | 2 | 2 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 2 | 0 |
| Failing to secure vehicle equipment General Securement · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3929A2 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALSLIWR | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping proce EOBR Related · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39522H3ELDMF | 1 | 0 |
| HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim Hours · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 3953A2HOSPD | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Indiana column is the mix across all Indiana-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
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2026 | Detroit, MI | 0 | 0 |
| Jun 10, 2026 | Bedford, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 29, 2025 | Frankfort, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 11, 2025 | Shepherdsville, KY | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Bowling Green, KY | 1 | 0 |
| Sep 23, 2025 | San Antonio, TX | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 504629 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC259101 |
| Legal name | MASON AND MEFFORD |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 64 |
| Drivers | 45 |
| Annual mileage | 3,609,447 (2024) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 24, 2019) |
| USDOT number added | Nov 17, 1992 · 33 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 22, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsChemicalsPaper ProductsConstruction
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 MASON AND MEFFORD
What does MASON AND MEFFORD's operating authority allow?
MC259101: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about MASON AND MEFFORD is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot.
What should I verify before booking MASON AND MEFFORD?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 504629. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (812) 273-6171, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC259101, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (812) 273-6171
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MASON & MEFFORD LOGISTICS LLC High risk Carrier · DBA M & M TOWING & RECOVERY |
Carrollton, KY | 2448916 | MC31036 | 5 | Not authorized Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| MASON & MEFFORD INC Broker |
Madison, IN | 2243756 | MC668615 | — | Active 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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