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MONSON & SONS INC

DOT 1281660MC 447750ActiveMotor CarrierInterstateTHE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT +1BRITT, IA

COMPANY

Authority since
2003-01-24
MCS-150
2026-07-01 · 15,300,000 mi (2026)
Fleet
175 units · 455 trailers · 165 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
15,300,000 mi (2026)
Owner origin
Anglosphere
Origin candidates
English 38%

ADDRESS

Physical
216 5TH STREET NORTH WEST
BRITT, IA 50423
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
6418434272
Email
benm@monsonandsons.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
LINDA MONSON
Title
VICE PRESIDENT
Origin
Anglosphere

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Refrigerated / Produce
Cargo types
7
General FreightBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesConstruction
Self-reported by the company on its latest MCS-150 filing (FMCSA census). Reflects what the carrier is authorized and equipped to haul, not actual recent loads. Specialty is our summary of the declared cargo mix.
AUTHORITY
287 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
2 active
THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT
RISK GRADE
Moderate Risk
3 risk factors · 3 strengths
OOS RATE
11.3%
31 / 274 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
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Moderate Risk

3 risk factors · 3 strengths · 6 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
119 crashes · 6 fatal · 42 with injuries · 112 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
89% — 243 clean of 274 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
11.3% — driver OOS 3, vehicle OOS 28

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

Operating Authority
Active operating authority on file
Authority Events
7 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2026-07-01

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
2 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $755,000

SUMMARY

6 fatal crashes — most recent 4 yr ago
Elevated OOS rate 14% (last 24 mo)
5 injury crashes in the last 24 months
Low crash rate (3.1 per 100 trucks/yr)
89% clean inspections
Active insurance on file

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