CARLSON & SON INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — CARLSON & SON INC (USDOT 175635) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Officer(s): TERRY CARLSON (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. On file: • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC. Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/175635/ As of: Jul 20, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 85/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 20% vs peer median 11.1% (worse). n=74418 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceGREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.Policy effective Dec 31, 2015
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Process AgentJOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.BOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 12 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 26 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 3 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 19 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 0% | 11.11% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
CARLSON & SON INC is a corporation based in BLANCHARD, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 175635. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, and has not yet received a formal FMCSA safety rating. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 12 power units and 11 drivers, with 19 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.0%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
CARLSON & SON INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 12 power units and 11 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Blanchard, IA. Across 11 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 9.1% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN, and operating authority is active for contract.
11 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 57% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IA (6) and NE (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
9.1% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (45.8% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 5 times, 1 of them OOS.
The fleet comprises 12 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 11 drivers; Peterbilt, Utility, and Great Dane are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 74,418 ACTIVE carriers operating 6–18 power units (±50% of this carrier's 12 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 16 | |
| Utility | 4 | |
| Great Dane | 4 | |
| Timpte | 3 | |
| Ford | 1 | |
| Hh | 1 | |
| Trlk | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.08 | 0 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 5.11 | 5 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 3.80 | 4 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (19 rows) View all 19 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88020605 | Jun 2, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87396559 | Mar 25, 2026 | NE | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLTCD | No |
| 87078256 | Feb 17, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 86937901 | Jan 30, 2026 | IA | 3 | I80 EB MM 115 |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
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6 | 396.17C, 392.2C, 392.2AU | No |
| 86767155 | Jan 9, 2026 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86715087 | Jan 5, 2026 | IA | 2 | ia-28---i80-wb-mm-44-avoca |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 390.21TA, 393.95A, 392.2-SLLEWA1 | No |
| 85672896 | Sep 3, 2025 | NE | 3 | FREMONT SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 83777944 | Feb 3, 2025 | NE | 3 | NEBRASKA CITY SCALE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 395.26B, 395.24C1II | No |
| 82848002 | Oct 4, 2024 | IA | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.9(a), 392.2 | Yes |
| 82083585 | Jul 9, 2024 | KS | 2 | BELLEVILLE |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 393.95(f), 393.11 | No |
| 81567746 | May 8, 2024 | IA | 2 | ia-02---i80-eb-mm-115-van-meter |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.9(a), 393.78 | No |
| 81483905 | Apr 30, 2024 | NE | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 81254821 | Apr 3, 2024 | MO | 3 | MARYVILLE MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8(a) | No |
| 80990451 | Feb 28, 2024 | IA | 1 | ia-02---i80-eb-mm-115-van-meter |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 395.8(f)(1) | No |
| 80294801 | Dec 4, 2023 | SD | 2 | ELK POINT SD |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.81-H | Yes |
| 79972914 | Oct 20, 2023 | MO | 3 | ROCK PORT MO |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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3 | 392.2 | No |
| 79268016 | Jul 25, 2023 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78969450 | Jun 19, 2023 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78438370 | Apr 25, 2023 | KY | 3 | KUTTAWA |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2 | No |
Recent Crashes (3 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IA2401446006 | Oct 7, 2024 | IA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MO0000099949 | Nov 17, 2022 | MO | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| NE0218020430 | Apr 30, 2018 | NE | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | MC242439 | common | N | — |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (11 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP21007A | 91X | $1,000,000 | Dec 31, 2015 | On file | ACTIVE |
| GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN | CBA1206453 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 29, 2014 | Dec 31, 2015 | REPLACED |
| INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2061208 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 29, 2014 | REPLACED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-F79397 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 2010 | Jan 23, 2014 | CANCELLED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-F79397 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 2010 | Dec 31, 2013 | REPLACED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA79397 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 2001 | Sep 17, 2011 | CANCELLED |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA79397 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 2001 | Dec 31, 2010 | REPLACED |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9ZU65 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 1999 | Jan 31, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO. | 9ZU65 | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 1999 | Dec 31, 2001 | REPLACED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 34766A | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 1993 | Feb 3, 2000 | CANCELLED |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 34766A | BIPD/Primary | — | Dec 31, 1993 | Dec 31, 1999 | REPLACED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Dec 31, 2015insuranceTERM/REPL — GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
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Dec 29, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 23, 2014insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jan 6, 2014
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Dec 31, 2013insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Sep 17, 2011insuranceTERM/CANCL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Dec 31, 2010insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Nov 28, 2005
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Jan 31, 2002insuranceTERM/CANCL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 31, 2001insuranceTERM/REPL — CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
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Feb 3, 2000insuranceTERM/CANCL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Dec 31, 1999insuranceTERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
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Mar 20, 1992
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| I80 EB MM 115 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| BELLEVILLE | KS | 1 | 0 |
| KUTTAWA | KY | 1 | 0 |
| MARYVILLE MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| ROCK PORT MO | MO | 1 | 0 |
| FREMONT SCALE | NE | 1 | 0 |
| NEBRASKA CITY SCALE | NE | 1 | 0 |
| ELK POINT SD | SD | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 8 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 5 | 1 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.78 | Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper. | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(a) | No drivers record of duty status when one is required | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
| 395.8(f)(1) | Driver’s record of duty status not current | Hours of Service | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC242439
common · N · MC
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GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
91X policy on file
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GENERAL CASUALTY COMPANY OF WISCONSIN
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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INTEGRITY INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CONTINENTAL WESTERN INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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JOY B. FITZGERALD RESIDENT AGENT, INC.
BOC-3 process agent · 4,635 carriers served
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19 inspections
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3 reportable crashes
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