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Company CheckMONSON & SONS INC · DOT 1281660
216 5TH STREET NORTH WEST, BRITT, IA, 50423
DOT# 1281660 MC# 447750 Britt, Iowa 23 years
CARRIER Legal name changed · Jul 4, 2026
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175
Power Units
165
Drivers
10
Crashes (24-Month)
$750,000
Insurance
Satisfactory
Safety Rating
271
Inspections
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9 events tracked · latest Jul 7, 2026 Show details
Identity & ownership 1
  • Jul 4, 2026
    Company legal name changed.
Safety & compliance 7
  • Jun 8, 2026
    Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
  • Jun 7, 2026
    Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
  • Jun 2, 2026
    Roadside inspection, 2 violations (no OOS).
  • May 22, 2026
    Roadside inspection, 1 out-of-service violation.
  • Jan 24, 2026
    Crash reported (no fatalities).
  • Dec 16, 2025
    Crash reported (no fatalities).
  • Oct 20, 2025
    Crash reported (no fatalities).
Insurance 1
  • Current
    Active insurance on file ($750,000).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.

Company Information

Legal NameMONSON & SONS INC
DOT Number1281660
MC Number447750
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationBritt, Iowa
Added09/01/2004
MCS-15007/01/2026

Contact Details

Phone(641) 843-4272
Fax(641) 843-3519
Physical Address216 5TH STREET NORTH WEST, BRITT, IA, 50423
Mailing Address216 5TH STREET NORTH WEST, BRITT, IA, 50423

Operating Authorities

Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC447750
CommonActive
ContractActive
BrokerNot Active
Operating23 years

All Docket Numbers

MC447750

Company Overview

MONSON & SONS INC is a FMCSA-validated carrier based in Britt, Iowa. The company has been in operation for 23 years, registered with the FMCSA on 09/01/2004. The fleet consists of 175 power units and 165 drivers. Annual mileage is reported at 15,300,000 miles (2024). The carrier transports Fresh Produce, Meat, Refrigerated Food. 10 crashes have been reported with no fatalities. A total of 271 inspections are on file. Both driver and vehicle out-of-service rates are below the national average, indicating strong compliance. The carrier holds a Satisfactory safety rating from the FMCSA. Insurance coverage of $750,000 is on file through THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT. Active operating authorities include Common, Contract. Based on authority, insurance, safety, and compliance data, MONSON & SONS INC has a Trust Score of 99/100 (Excellent).

Cargo Transported

Fresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated Food

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

SMS BASIC Scores

FMCSA safety categories, last 24 months. Above Cutoff = FMCSA flags a problem · Below cutoff = within limits · Clean = no violations.
Unsafe Driving
measure .94 · 19 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure .24 · 16 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Driver Fitness
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Controlled Substances / Alcohol
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Vehicle Maintenance
measure 3.21 · 36 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.

Mileage

Annual Mileage15,300,000 miles
Mileage Year2024
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

165
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
165
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0

Equipment

No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.

HazMatNo

Safety Summary

Safety RatingSatisfactory
Total Crashes (24-mo)10
Fatal0
Driver OOS1.1% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS18.9% avg 20.7%
SmartWay PartnerNo
Last Review03/30/2020

Insurance

Amount$750,000
Type91X
VerifiedFMCSA · 07/03/2026
CompanyTHE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
Policy #HE8409C586163TCT14

Quick Facts

StatusActive
TypeCarrier
Fleet175 units
Drivers165
Mileage15,300,000 mi
Operating23 years
MCS-15007/2026

Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)10
Fatal0
Injury4
Tow-Away6
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Driver Inspections
Total181
Out of Service2
OOS Rate1.1%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total90
Out of Service17
OOS Rate18.9%
National Avg20.7%
Below National Average
Last FMCSA Review: 03/30/2020 | Rated: 09/11/2009

Safety Trends by Year

Roadside inspections and crashes on file, year over year. The red portion of each inspection bar is the out-of-service share; ▲/▼ compares to the prior year.

Inspections · red = OOS
2023
43 · 0 OOS -
2024
72 · 6 OOS
2025
97 · 12 OOS
2026
43 · 7 OOS
Crashes
2023
4 crashes -
2024
5 crashes
2025
7 crashes
2026
1 crash
Based on FMCSA crash and roadside inspection records (rolling 3-year window). The latest year may be partial.

Out-of-Service Summary Last 24 months

Live FMCSA roadside inspections through Jun 2026, 190 inspections, 23 resulted in out-of-service (12.1% OOS rate).

Driver Out-of-Service 2 OOS
Vehicle Out-of-Service 24 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.

Crash Records (17)

Full crash history on file (all years), newest first. This list may show more than the headline Crashes figure above, because that figure follows the official FMCSA 24-month SMS window used for the Trust Score, older crashes still appear here for transparency.
DateLocationStateFatalInjuriesTowVehiclesWeatherRoadLight
01/24/2026 Not Reported KS 0 0 1 3 Fog/Smog Ice Daylight
12/16/2025 TOPEKA KS 0 1 1 2 Clear Dry Dark - Unknown
10/20/2025 PERRY OK 0 0 1 4 Clear Dry Dawn
09/10/2025 KANSAS CITY MO 0 0 1 2 Clear Dry Daylight
05/23/2025 KANSAS CITY MO 0 1 1 2 Clear Dry Daylight
03/10/2025 DES MOINES IA 0 0 1 2 Clear Dry Dark - Unknown
02/12/2025 I 35 NB AT 42MM IA 0 1 1 2 Fog/Smog Ice Daylight
01/09/2025 JACKSONVILLE AR 0 1 1 2 Fog/Smog Ice Dawn
09/16/2024 AUSTIN TX 0 0 1 2 Clear Dry Daylight
05/23/2024 STRINGTOWN OK 0 0 1 1 Rain Wet Dawn
04/02/2024 NOT LISTED TX 0 0 1 2 Clear Dry Daylight
03/08/2024 KILGORE TX 0 1 1 2 Rain Wet Dusk
02/01/2024 WAGONER OK 0 2 1 2 Clear Dry Daylight
12/19/2023 OFALLON MO 0 0 1 4 Clear Dry Dawn
11/28/2023 SANGER TX 0 0 1 2 Clear Dry Dark - Lighted
11/26/2023 NON-CITY OR UNINCORPORATE MO 0 0 1 2 Clear Ice Daylight
09/30/2023 KANSAS CITY MO 0 0 1 3 Clear Dry Daylight

Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months

156 roadside violations across 190 inspections, grouped into FMCSA safety-behavior categories. The shaded portion shows how many were serious enough to result in an out-of-service order.

ViolationsOut-of-service
Unsafe Driving 73 violations · 1 OOS
Vehicle Maintenance 59 violations · 24 OOS
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance 23 violations · 1 OOS
Other (General) 1 violation · 0 OOS
Categories follow FMCSR violation parts (Part 393/396 = Vehicle Maintenance, Part 395 = HOS; "Other" = general/administrative parts such as 390). Raw violation counts and out-of-service results, not FMCSA percentile rankings, which are not published for property carriers.

Inspection Records (100)

DateStateLevelLocationViolationsOOSDriver ViolDriver OOSVehicle ViolVehicle OOSHazMat
06/08/2026 MO Walk-Around (Level II) EAGLEVILLE MO 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
06/07/2026 SD Driver-Only (Level III) VALLEY SPRINGS SD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/02/2026 IA Driver-Only (Level III) IA 2 0 2 0 0 0 - Detail
05/22/2026 TX Walk-Around (Level II) US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE 3 1 1 0 2 1 - Detail
05/20/2026 IA Driver-Only (Level III) I-35 NORTHBOUND MM 14 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
05/14/2026 TX Full (Level I) IH 35 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
05/13/2026 TX Full (Level I) VICTORY CIR AT MARK 2 1 0 0 2 1 - Detail
05/12/2026 MO Walk-Around (Level II) SHELBINA MO 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
05/12/2026 TX Full (Level I) 3545 LONE STAR CIRCL 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
05/11/2026 KS Walk-Around (Level II) KS 1 0 0 0 1 0 - Detail
05/11/2026 MO Walk-Around (Level II) EAGLEVILLE MO 1 1 0 0 1 1 - Detail
05/11/2026 IA Driver-Only (Level III) 37 - I29 SB MM 132 SALIX 3 0 3 0 0 0 - Detail
05/06/2026 NM Walk-Around (Level II) OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
04/29/2026 IA Driver-Only (Level III) 28 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCA 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
04/28/2026 SD Driver-Only (Level III) HERMOSA SD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
04/26/2026 TX Walk-Around (Level II) 8790 TX6 2 0 0 0 2 0 - Detail
04/22/2026 IA Walk-Around (Level II) HWY 330 SB AT BINFORD AVE 3 1 1 0 2 1 - Detail
04/22/2026 TX Walk-Around (Level II) US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
04/21/2026 MO Walk-Around (Level II) RIDGEWAY MO 1 1 0 0 1 1 - Detail
04/06/2026 TX Walk-Around (Level II) 2100 US287 NB SVC RD 4 0 0 0 4 0 - Detail
03/18/2026 MO Driver-Only (Level III) EAGLEVILLE MO 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
03/13/2026 TX Walk-Around (Level II) HWY 281 SB M.M. 744 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
03/13/2026 IA Driver-Only (Level III) S 18TH AVE NB / MARSHALLTOWN 2 0 2 0 0 0 - Detail
03/12/2026 TX Full (Level I) TX288 NB ANGLETON SCALE 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
03/07/2026 IA Driver-Only (Level III) 28 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCA 2 0 1 0 1 0 - Detail
03/05/2026 OK Driver-Only (Level III) LOVE PORT ENTRY 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
03/04/2026 MO Walk-Around (Level II) EAGLEVILLE MO 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
03/02/2026 NM Driver-Only (Level III) NARA VISA PORT OF ENTRY 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
02/27/2026 AR Driver-Only (Level III) HOPE AR 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
02/25/2026 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 031 - MARYVILLE - I-55/70 S/B 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
02/25/2026 MO Walk-Around (Level II) EAGLEVILLE MO 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
02/24/2026 NM Driver-Only (Level III) OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
02/16/2026 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-55 S/B 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
02/15/2026 UT Driver-Only (Level III) ECHO UT 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
02/11/2026 TX Walk-Around (Level II) US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE 1 0 0 0 1 0 - Detail
02/06/2026 IL Driver-Only (Level III) IL-255 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
01/27/2026 TX Walk-Around (Level II) IH10 WB SEALY SCALE 1 1 0 0 1 1 - Detail
01/27/2026 NM Walk-Around (Level II) OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY 1 0 0 0 1 0 - Detail
01/22/2026 TX Driver-Only (Level III) 23466 FM493, N. OF M 3 0 3 0 0 0 - Detail
01/20/2026 NM Driver-Only (Level III) OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
01/19/2026 MN Driver-Only (Level III) MOORHEAD MN 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
01/14/2026 MO Walk-Around (Level II) JOPLIN MO 2 1 0 0 2 1 - Detail
01/06/2026 NM Walk-Around (Level II) OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
12/19/2025 IA Driver-Only (Level III) HWY 3 EB/HEATHER AVE 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
12/19/2025 SD Walk-Around (Level II) VALLEY SPRINGS SD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
12/18/2025 IA Driver-Only (Level III) I35 SB 163 MM 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
12/16/2025 KS Walk-Around (Level II) SHAWNEE COUNTY - 177 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
12/16/2025 NM Driver-Only (Level III) ON US HWY 54 1647 FT N OF OWEN 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
12/15/2025 NM Driver-Only (Level III) GALLUP PORT OF ENTRY 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
12/07/2025 MO Driver-Only (Level III) EAGLEVILLE MO 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
12/05/2025 NM Walk-Around (Level II) TEXICO PORT OF ENTRY 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
12/02/2025 NM Walk-Around (Level II) OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
11/30/2025 IA Driver-Only (Level III) 28 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCA 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
11/21/2025 MO Walk-Around (Level II) EAGLEVILLE MO 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
11/15/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) I-88 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
11/10/2025 NM Walk-Around (Level II) OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
11/10/2025 CO Walk-Around (Level II) FORT MORGAN CO 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
11/08/2025 MO Walk-Around (Level II) EAGLEVILLE MO 2 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
11/07/2025 TX Walk-Around (Level II) IH45 NB NEW WAVERLY SCALE 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
11/05/2025 MO Walk-Around (Level II) EAGLEVILLE MO 3 3 0 0 0 3 - Detail
11/03/2025 MO Driver-Only (Level III) EAGLEVILLE MO 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
11/02/2025 IA Driver-Only (Level III) 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
10/24/2025 IA Walk-Around (Level II) 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA 1 0 0 0 1 0 - Detail
10/22/2025 TX Walk-Around (Level II) 714M US281 NB 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
10/14/2025 TX Walk-Around (Level II) US281 SB FALFURRIAS SCALE 2 1 0 0 2 1 - Detail
10/14/2025 NM Walk-Around (Level II) OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
10/13/2025 NM Driver-Only (Level III) NARA VISA PORT OF ENTRY 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/25/2025 KS Walk-Around (Level II) TOWANDA SERVICE AREA 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/24/2025 IA Driver-Only (Level III) HIGHWAY 34 AND HIGHWAY 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/23/2025 IA Walk-Around (Level II) 28 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCA 1 1 0 0 1 1 - Detail
09/14/2025 IA Driver-Only (Level III) EB DUNKERTON RD/SHENK, WATERLO 2 0 2 0 0 0 - Detail
09/10/2025 KS Walk-Around (Level II) JOHNSON COUNTY - 091 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/10/2025 MO Walk-Around (Level II) EAGLEVILLE MO 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/09/2025 NE Driver-Only (Level III) NORTH PLATTE WEST BOUND 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/08/2025 IA Driver-Only (Level III) 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
09/07/2025 SD Driver-Only (Level III) TILFORD SD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
09/04/2025 IN Driver-Only (Level III) CHESTERTON IN 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
08/31/2025 IA Walk-Around (Level II) 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
08/30/2025 TX Walk-Around (Level II) LAT:31 30'53.12"N 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
08/21/2025 NM Full (Level I) OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY 4 2 1 0 3 2 - Detail
08/18/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) SEE LITERAL DESCRIPTION FIELD 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
08/13/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) 032 - LITCHFIELD - I-55 N/B 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
08/12/2025 NM Walk-Around (Level II) OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
08/09/2025 IL Walk-Around (Level II) I-72 2 1 0 0 0 1 - Detail
08/06/2025 NM Walk-Around (Level II) OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
08/02/2025 IL Walk-Around (Level II) US RT 67 @ 160TH AVE 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
07/31/2025 KS Walk-Around (Level II) BUTLER COUNTY - 015 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
07/30/2025 US Full (Level I) WAVERLY NE 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
07/20/2025 IA Driver-Only (Level III) 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA 2 0 2 0 0 0 - Detail
07/15/2025 NM Walk-Around (Level II) OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
07/15/2025 NM Walk-Around (Level II) OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
07/15/2025 MO Walk-Around (Level II) EAGLEVILLE MO 1 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
07/14/2025 IA Driver-Only (Level III) LINN AIRE AVE AND US 151 S (MA 2 0 2 0 0 0 - Detail
07/13/2025 IA Full (Level I) 10 - I35 NB MM 30 OSCEOLA 1 1 0 0 1 1 - Detail
07/11/2025 MN Driver-Only (Level III) CLARKS GROVE MN 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
07/09/2025 NM Driver-Only (Level III) OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/29/2025 MO Walk-Around (Level II) CONWAY MO 4 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/20/2025 NM Driver-Only (Level III) OROGRANDE PORT OF ENTRY 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/07/2025 IL Driver-Only (Level III) US ROUTE 136 0 0 0 0 0 0 - Detail
06/06/2025 IA Driver-Only (Level III) HWY 63 1 0 1 0 0 0 - Detail
Detailed Inspection Report

Safety Performance Percentiles

FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.

Total Inspections189
Unsafe Driving 19 viols
HOS Compliance 16 viols
Vehicle Maintenance 36 viols

Licensing & Insurance

FormTypeInsurance CompanyPolicyCoverageEffectiveCancel DateMethod
91XBIPD/PrimaryDISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.D200P00074$1,000,00006/01/200403/01/2006Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryDISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.D200A01068$750,00003/01/201303/01/2014Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryDISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.D200A00974$750,00003/01/201203/01/2013Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryDISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.D200A00881$750,00003/01/201103/01/2012Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryDISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.D200A00790$1,000,00003/01/201003/01/2011Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryDISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.D200A00790$750,00003/01/201003/01/2010Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryDISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.D200A00697$750,00003/01/200903/01/2010Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryDISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.D200A00594$750,00003/01/200803/01/2009Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryDISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.D200A00487$750,00003/01/200703/01/2008Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryDISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO.D200A00351$1,000,00003/01/200603/01/2007Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP41223D$1,000,00001/20/200307/01/2004Cancelled
34CARGOGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP41223D$001/20/200306/01/2004Replaced
34CARGOGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.CLP41223D$001/20/200307/01/2004Cancelled

No active insurance policies.

DocketTypeActionServedDispositionDisp Date
MC447750MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATED07/28/2004--
MC447750MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERREINSTATED07/28/2004--
MC447750MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED01/24/2003REVOKED07/07/2004
MC447750MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED01/24/2003REVOKED07/07/2004

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