Monson & Sons Inc
USDOT 1281660 · MC-447750 · Britt, Iowa · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Monson & Sons Inc is a company based in Britt, Iowa, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 175 power units and 165 drivers, which ranks it #40 by fleet size among 165 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Iowa. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 186 times – about 1.1 inspections per power unit. 23.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 10 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 10 tow-away), or 5.7 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, building materials, fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, beverages, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Monson & Sons Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1281660 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-447750 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 216 5Th Street North West, Britt, IA 50423 |
| Phone | (641) 843-4272 |
| First registered | Sep 1, 2004 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 1, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1281660.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 165 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 455 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.94 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.8 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 15,300,000 miles reported for 2026 – about 87,429 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 165 CDL drivers; 165 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Iowa carriers with 50+ units (165).
| Measure | Monson & Sons Inc | Same size, US | IA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 23.8% | 18.8% | 19.3% | 26% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.6% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 38% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 5.7 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 27% higher than average |
| Inspections | 186 | 186 with a driver check, 101 with a vehicle check, 104 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Sep 11, 2009) | |||
Cargo carried
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Monson & Sons Inc?
Monson & Sons Inc is registered with USDOT number 1281660 and operating authority MC-447750.
How many trucks does Monson & Sons Inc have?
It reports 175 power units (165 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 455 trailers, with 165 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 1, 2026).
Where is Monson & Sons Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Britt, Iowa 50423.
What is the out-of-service rate of Monson & Sons Inc?
Over 24 months, 23.8% of vehicle inspections and 1.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.