CarrierintelCarrierintel
MA

MASON AND MEFFORD

DOT 504629MC 259101ActiveInterstateCANAL INSURANCE CO.MADISON, IN

COMPANY

Authority since
2025-12-05
MCS-150
2025-05-22 · 3,609,447 mi (2024)
Fleet
64 units · 157 trailers · 45 drivers
Annual mileage (VMT)
3,609,447 mi (2024)
Owner origin
Anglosphere
Origin candidates
English 85%

ADDRESS

Physical
3705 N SHUN PIKE ROAD
MADISON, IN 47250
Mailing
Same as physical

CONTACT

Phone
8122736171
Email
dhughes@masonandmefford.com

OFFICERS

Primary Officer
DAN HUGHES
Title
CFO
Origin
Anglosphere

OPERATION & CARGO

Operation classification
Authorized For Hire
Specialty
Towing & Recovery / Driveaway
Cargo types
10
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDriveaway / TowawayBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsChemicalsPaper ProductsConstruction
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
9 mo
Active authority
INSURANCE
1 active
CANAL INSURANCE CO.
RISK GRADE
Severe Risk
3 risk factors · 3 strengths
OOS RATE
15.5%
15 / 97 inspections

Fleet vs Reality

last 12 months · power-unit VINs from roadside inspections
Checking local VIN index…

Severe Risk

3 risk factors · 3 strengths · 6 data points

SAFETY PERFORMANCE

Crash Record
65 crashes · 4 fatal · 32 with injuries · 59 tow-away
Clean Inspection Rate
85% — 82 clean of 97 inspections
Out-of-Service Rate
15.5% — driver OOS 2, vehicle OOS 13

COMPLIANCE & AUTHORITY

Operating Authority
Active operating authority on file
Authority Events
21 historical event(s) on file
MCS-150 Filing
Last filed 2025-05-22

INSURANCE

Active Coverage
1 policy(ies) on file · total max coverage $1,000,000

SUMMARY

1 fatal crash in the last 12 months
Elevated OOS rate 15% (last 24 mo)
4.7 crashes per 100 trucks/yr
85% clean inspections
Active insurance on file
Coverage $1.0M

Related carriers

All carriers in MADISONAll carriers in IndianaBrowse carriers by state