MONSON AND SONS INC
AUTHORIZEDUSDOT
1281660
MC Number
447750
Fleet Size
165
Total Drivers
165
Last updated: March 16, 2026
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Safety overview
MONSON AND SONS INC is a large interstate motor carrier based in BRITT, Iowa, operating 165 power units with 165 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 1.2% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 12 crashes on file (5 with injuries). FMCSA records show 172 inspections for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Iowa is 7.2% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 29.9% across 25,829 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
172
Total
67%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT — eff. Mar 1, 2014
Cargo
HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Jun 1, 2004
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Crash history
12
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is MONSON AND SONS INC authorized to operate?
Yes. MONSON AND SONS INC (USDOT #1281660) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.
What is MONSON AND SONS INC's safety record?
MONSON AND SONS INC has 172 inspections on file and 12 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does MONSON AND SONS INC operate?
MONSON AND SONS INC operates 165 power units with 165 drivers on file. That puts them in the large carrier category by FMCSA standards.
Does MONSON AND SONS INC transport hazardous materials?
No. MONSON AND SONS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is MONSON AND SONS INC located?
MONSON AND SONS INC is based in BRITT, Iowa at 216 5TH STREET NORTH WEST, 50423. Phone: (641) 843-4272.
What are MONSON AND SONS INC's out-of-service rates?
MONSON AND SONS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.2%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 19.3% (national average: 20.72%).