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MS & SONS CORP
1605 SASSY LANE, HUMBOLDT, IA, 50548
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Due-diligence certificate
40
Power Units
42
Drivers
2
Crashes (24-Month)
$5,000,000
Insurance
Satisfactory
Safety Rating
57
Inspections
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Public record
7 events tracked · latest Sep 8, 2026 ↓ Show details ↓Safety & compliance 6
- Jul 21, 2026Roadside inspection, 2 violations (no OOS).
- Jul 14, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Apr 23, 2026Roadside inspection, 1 violation (no OOS).
- Apr 21, 2026Clean roadside inspection, no violations.
- Jan 3, 2026Crash reported (no fatalities).
- Sep 26, 2025Crash reported (no fatalities).
Insurance 1
- CurrentActive insurance on file ($5,000,000).
Public FMCSA record · blue clean · orange change · red risk.
Company Information
Legal NameMS & SONS CORP
DOT Number133751
MC Number143871
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusA - Active
LocationHumboldt, Iowa
Added06/01/1974
MCS-15004/03/2026
Contact Details
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Physical Address1605 SASSY LANE, HUMBOLDT, IA, 50548
Mailing AddressPO BOX 334, HUMBOLDT, IA, 50548-0334
Operating Authorities
Authority TypeAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationA - Interstate
DocketMC143871
CommonActive
ContractNot Active
BrokerNot Active
Operating47 years
Operation Classification
Authorized For Hire Hazardous Materials
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 3.6 · 16 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Hours-of-Service Compliance
measure .08 · 1 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Driver Fitness
measure .01 · 1 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Controlled Substances / Alcohol
measure 0 · 0 insp with violations
Clean
Vehicle Maintenance
measure 3.3 · 7 insp with violations
Below cutoff
Source: FMCSA SMS, updated monthly.
Mileage
Annual Mileage2,425,578 miles
Mileage Year2025
VMT SourceActual
Drivers
42
Interstate
0
Intrastate
0
CDL
42
Total
Interstate >100mi0
Interstate <100mi0
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0
Equipment
No equipment breakdown on file with FMCSA.
HazMatYes
Safety Summary
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Total Crashes (24-mo)2
Fatal0
Driver OOS2.4% avg 5.5%
Vehicle OOS6.3% avg 20.7%
SmartWay PartnerNo
Last Review04/09/2025
Insurance
Amount$5,000,000
Type91X
VerifiedFMCSA · 06/16/2026
CompanySTARSTONE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY
Policy #AXS00516622P-04
Last checked09/08/2026
Quick Facts
StatusActive
TypeCarrier
Fleet40 units
Drivers42
Mileage2,425,578 mi
Operating47 years
MCS-15004/2026
Safety & Inspection Data
Crash Summary
Total Crashes (24-mo)2
Fatal0
Injury0
Tow-Away2
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Driver Inspections
Total41
Out of Service1
OOS Rate2.4%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total16
Out of Service1
OOS Rate6.3%
National Avg20.7%
Below National Average
HazMat Inspections
Total7
OOS0
OOS Rate0.0% (avg 4.5%)
Last FMCSA Review: 04/09/2025 | Rated: 04/14/2025
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
11 · 0 OOS -
2024
21 · 2 OOS ▲
2025
20 · 1 OOS ▼
2026
7 · 0 OOS ▼
Crashes
2023
1 crash -
2024
1 crash =
2025
1 crash =
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 Jul 2026, 34 inspections, 2 resulted in out-of-service (5.9% OOS rate).
Vehicle Out-of-Service
2 OOS
Live FMCSA roadside inspection records, refreshed monthly.
Crash Records (4)
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.
| Date | Location | State | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicles | Weather | Road | Light |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01/03/2026 | MILLADORE | WI | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Fog/Smog | Ice | Daylight |
| 09/26/2025 | NO CITY COUNTY CRASH | IA | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
| 04/09/2024 | NOT LISTED | TX | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | Rain | Wet | Daylight |
| 11/21/2023 | US 169 AND 290TH ST. | IA | 0 | 1 | 1 | 2 | Clear | Dry | Daylight |
Roadside Violations by Safety Category Last 24 months
36 roadside violations across 34 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
20 violations · 0 OOS
Vehicle Maintenance
14 violations · 3 OOS
Hours-of-Service (HOS) Compliance
1 violation · 0 OOS
Driver Fitness
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 (59)
| Date | State | Level | Location | Violations | OOS | Driver Viol | Driver OOS | Vehicle Viol | Vehicle OOS | HazMat | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/21/2026 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | IA | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/14/2026 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | DES MOINES IA | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/23/2026 | WI | Driver-Only (Level III) | SPARTA WI | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/21/2026 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/27/2026 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | WALL SD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/02/2026 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 3 / ELM ST - WAVERLY | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 02/01/2026 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 59 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/19/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | IA 3 WB 169 MM | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/08/2025 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | 16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/17/2025 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | 44 - JCT HWY 71/20 EARLY | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/17/2025 | WI | Full (Level I) | SPARTA WI | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/09/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 18 EB WEST OF GARNER | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/03/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 3 WB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/01/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 3 WB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/26/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 3 WB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/15/2025 | NE | Full (Level I) | ON US HWY 75, 375 FEET NORTH O | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/15/2025 | MN | Full (Level I) | SAINT PAUL MN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/26/2025 | IA | Full (Level I) | 01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/28/2025 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | I-88 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/19/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/18/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 20 EB & OSCEOLA AVE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/22/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HIGHWAY 18/ BUDDY HOLLY DRIVE | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/29/2025 | KS | Walk-Around (Level II) | BELLEVILLE M.C.I.S. #58 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/28/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | I35 SB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 03/21/2025 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | SIOUX FALLS SD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/26/2025 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | HWY 18 WB | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/23/2025 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | 02 - I80 EB MM 115 VAN METER | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/30/2024 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 3 WB LATIMIER | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/29/2024 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 310 AND HWY 59 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/28/2024 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | HWY 3 EB HAMPTON | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/07/2024 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 20 EB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/05/2024 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/16/2024 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/10/2024 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | HWY 20 EB MM 117 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/07/2024 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 169 SB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/29/2024 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 65 NB IOWA FALLS | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 07/20/2024 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | 28 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCA | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/27/2024 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | 01 - I80 WB MM 151 MITCHELLVIL | 4 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 06/20/2024 | SD | Driver-Only (Level III) | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/16/2024 | IL | Full (Level I) | BOLINGBROOK - I-55 N/B | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/16/2024 | SD | Full (Level I) | VALLEY SPRINGS SD | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 05/06/2024 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 3 WB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 04/26/2024 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | 16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/30/2024 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | 39 - I35 SB MM 212 NORTHWOOD | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/25/2024 | WI | Full (Level I) | SPARTA WI | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/25/2024 | IL | Driver-Only (Level III) | 55 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/08/2024 | IN | Driver-Only (Level III) | PLYMOUTH IN | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 01/03/2024 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | IA 4 N AND 200TH ST | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/19/2023 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | 28 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCA | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/19/2023 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 17 NB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 12/18/2023 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 39 AND HWY 175 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/27/2023 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 3 EB | 2 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/21/2023 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | US 169 SB AT 290TH ST | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 11/12/2023 | IA | Walk-Around (Level II) | HWY 71 SB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/13/2023 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 169 NB | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 10/07/2023 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 3 WB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 09/26/2023 | IL | Walk-Around (Level II) | I-80 WB | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/31/2023 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 218 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
| 08/27/2023 | IA | Driver-Only (Level III) | HWY 3 WB | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | - | ▲Detail |
Detailed Inspection Report
Safety Performance Percentiles
FMCSA SMS percentile rankings. Higher percentile = worse performance relative to peers.
Total Inspections35
Unsafe Driving
16 viols
HOS Compliance
1 viols
Driver Fitness
1 viols
Vehicle Maintenance
7 viols
Licensing & Insurance
| Form | Type | Insurance Company | Policy | Coverage | Effective | Cancel Date | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | CA 8232963 | $1,000,000 | 11/30/2011 | 10/01/2012 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | CA 8232963 | $1,000,000 | 11/30/2011 | 10/26/2012 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | HALLMARK SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 77HX20591D | $2,000,000 | 10/01/2020 | 05/10/2023 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | CRUM & FORSTER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | SEO-109833 | $2,000,000 | 10/01/2020 | 10/01/2020 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | CRUM & FORSTER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | SEO-109833 | $2,000,000 | 10/01/2020 | 11/07/2020 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | CRUM & FORSTER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | SEO-109833 | $3,000,000 | 10/01/2020 | 11/07/2020 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | CRUM & FORSTER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | SE0-109833 | $1,000,000 | 10/01/2020 | 10/01/2020 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | CRUM & FORSTER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | SE0-109833 | $1,000,000 | 10/01/2020 | 12/10/2020 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | CRUM & FORSTER SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | SEO-109833 | $2,000,000 | 10/01/2020 | 10/01/2020 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | UXP102474001 | $4,000,000 | 10/01/2019 | 10/01/2020 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | ARCH INSURANCE COMPANY | UXP102474000 | $4,000,000 | 10/01/2018 | 10/01/2019 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREENWICH INSURANCE COMPANY | AEC0052807 | $1,000,000 | 10/01/2018 | 08/06/2021 | Replaced |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP99188A | $1,000,000 | 10/01/2012 | 10/01/2018 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CCP04584A | $4,000,000 | 10/01/2012 | 10/01/2018 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | CA 8232963 | $1,000,000 | 09/08/2011 | 11/30/2011 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Excess | STARSTONE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | AXS7000138#1 | $2,000,000 | 05/10/2023 | 09/01/2025 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CPP0007415 | $0 | 05/01/2008 | 07/29/2015 | Cancelled |
| 91X | BIPD/Primary | FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | CPP0007415 | $1,000,000 | 05/01/2008 | 09/08/2011 | Replaced |
| 34 | CARGO | FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 906714 | $0 | 04/10/1988 | 05/01/2008 | Replaced |
| 91 | BIPD | FARM BUREAU MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 906714 | $0 | 04/10/1988 | 05/01/2008 | Replaced |
No active insurance policies.
| Docket | Type | Action | Served | Disposition | Disp Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC143871 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 11/03/2011 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/10/2011 |
| MC143871 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 10/13/2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 11/12/2020 |
| MC143871 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | 09/04/2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | 10/03/2018 |
| MC143871 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 07/08/1985 | - | - |
| MC143871 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 05/29/1981 | - | - |
| MC143871 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | 02/26/1979 | - | - |
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