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MEL EASTON AND SONS INC

DOT# 243805 MC# 173948 Carrier Council Bluffs, Iowa
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28
Power Units
28
Total Drivers
2
Crashes

Company Information

Legal NameMEL EASTON AND SONS INC
DOT Number243805
MC Number173948
Entity TypeCarrier
Operating StatusAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
LocationCouncil Bluffs, Iowa
Added03/16/1984
Last Updated03/26/2026

Operating Authorities

AuthorityAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Carrier OperationAUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
DocketMC173948
CommonActive
ContractActive
BrokerNot Active
Operating41 years

Cargo Transported

General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain/Feed/HayMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesOther

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Mileage

Annual Mileage1,842,496 miles
Mileage Year2023
VMT SourceMCS-150 Form

Drivers

28
Interstate Total
0
Intrastate Total
28
CDL Drivers
28
Grand Total
Interstate >100mi23
Interstate <100mi5
Intrastate >100mi0
Intrastate <100mi0

Equipment

TypeOwnedTerm LeasedTrip Leased
Tractor721-
Trailer135--
Fleet Size CodeJ
HazMatNo

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Quick Facts

StatusUnlock
TypeCarrier
Fleet28 units
Mileage1,842,496 mi
Safety RatingSatisfactory
Inspections45
Drivers28
Operating41 years
MCS-15003/2026
Fleet CodeJ

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Licensing & Insurance

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FormTypeInsurance CarrierPolicyCoverageEffectiveCancel DateMethod
34CARGONORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYTF654074$003/29/201104/25/2011Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryWEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.1000490894$75003/01/202303/01/2023Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryMIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCPIA0560127834$1,00003/01/202103/01/2023Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryMIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYCPIA0560127834$75003/01/202103/01/2021Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryHARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.GLF0000055$1,00003/01/202003/01/2021Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryHARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.GLF0000055$1,00003/01/202004/05/2021Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYWF008178$1,00003/01/201803/01/2020Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.MCP29150A$1,00003/01/201703/01/2018Replaced
34CARGONORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYT117803$003/01/199603/29/2011Cancelled
91XBIPD/PrimaryNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYT117803$1,00003/01/199603/01/2017Replaced
34CARGONORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYT117803$003/01/199103/01/1996Replaced
91XBIPD/PrimaryNORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANYT117803$1,00003/01/199103/01/1996Replaced
DocketTypeActionServedDispositionDisp Date
MC173948MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTED06/20/1984--
MC173948MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTED04/22/1991--
MC173948COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION03/06/2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATION03/07/2023
MC173948CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION03/06/2023DISCONTINUED REVOCATION03/07/2023
MC173948COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION03/02/2011DISCONTINUED REVOCATION03/10/2011
MC173948CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION02/27/1989DISCONTINUED REVOCATION03/08/1989
MC173948COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATION02/27/1989DISCONTINUED REVOCATION03/08/1989

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Crash & Inspection Records

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Individual Crash Records
11
Inspection Records
DateLocationStateDetailsSeverity
03/15/2025HoustonTXRear-end collisionInjury
11/02/2024MemphisTNLane departureTow-Away
06/18/2024ChicagoILIntersectionProperty Damage

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Contact Details

Phone(555) 123-4567
Cell(555) 987-6543
Email[email protected]
Contact NameJohn Smith
Physical Address123 Main St, City, ST
Mailing AddressPO Box 123, City, ST

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Insurance Information

Insurance FiledYes
Type91X - BIPD/Primary
Amount$750,000
Effective Date06/01/2025
CompanyGEICO Marine Insurance
Policy #9300148493

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Safety & Inspection Data

Crash Summary
Total Crashes2
Fatal0
Injury1
Tow-Away1
Safety Rating Satisfactory
Driver Inspections
Total Inspections38
Out of Service0
OOS Rate0.0%
National Avg5.5%
Below National Average
Vehicle Inspections
Total Inspections7
Out of Service2
OOS Rate28.6%
National Avg20.7%
Above National Average
Last FMCSA Review: 10/20/1992 | Rated: 12/08/1992

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BASIC Safety Scores

FMCSA Behavior Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Lower measure values indicate better safety performance.

Unsafe Driving 5 violations / 5 inspections
Measure: 3.18 Threshold: 65%
Hours-of-Service Compliance 9 violations / 7 inspections
Measure: 1.55 Threshold: 65%
Driver Fitness 0 violations
Measure: 0.00 Threshold: 80%
Controlled Substances/&#8203;Alcohol 0 violations
Measure: 0.00 Threshold: 80%
Vehicle Maintenance 6 violations / 3 inspections
Measure: 3.44 Threshold: 80%
BASICS data as of 01/27/2017

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