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MEL EASTON AND SONS INC

USDOT 243805 Active CORPORATION AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Satisfactory rated CORPORATION Company officer: DONNA EASTON Company officer 2: BRYAN EASTON General Freight Building Materials Produce Grain / Feed / Hay Meat Cold Food +4 more Based in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA Grade A · 88
Brokers & shippers · booking check

Book with caution — review signals below

No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Mar 1, 2023
Review these
  • OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record 32 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
On file
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC Details →
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: DONNA EASTON
Company officer 2: BRYAN EASTON
Cargo: General Freight, Building Materials, Produce, Grain / Feed / Hay
Built for brokers and shippers deciding whether to tender. Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before booking — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste) 
TruckCodex risk summary — MEL EASTON AND SONS INC (USDOT 243805)
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): DONNA EASTON (Company officer); BRYAN EASTON (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
  • 1 fatality on crash record — 32 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file.

On file:
  • 1 active operating authority
  • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC
  • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/243805/
As of: Jul 25, 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 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

A confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Authority / census
Active · 100/100

Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.

Insurance / BIPD
BIPD active · 100/100

Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.

OOS vs peers
Mixed vs peers · 40/100

Driver OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). Vehicle OOS 25% vs peer median 16.2% (worse). n=25048 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Satisfactory · 100/100

Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.

Insurance-watch tier
Not on watch · 100/100

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.

Operating authority
Insurance

1 active liability policy

BOC-3 agent

EVILSIZOR PROCESS SERVERS INC

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 243805
In FMCSA records since Mar 16, 1984 (~42y)
MC / docket MC173948
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer DONNA EASTON
Company officer 2 BRYAN EASTON
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
General Freight, Building Materials, Produce, Grain / Feed / Hay, Meat, Cold Food, Beverages, Paper Products, Farm Supplies, Other (MISC. PRODUCT)
Fleet size 40 units
Drivers 34
Annual mileage 1,842,496 mi
Contact & address
Phone: (712) 366-4305
Email: [email protected]
Physical
13511 192ND STREET
COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA 51503
Mailing address matches physical.
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 243805
In FMCSA records since Mar 16, 1984 (~42y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,842,496 mi
Safety Rating Satisfactory
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 25.0% vs 23.4% +1.6 pts
Driver OOS Rate 0.0% vs 6.7% -6.7 pts
Violations per Inspection 0.88 vs 1.80 -0.92
Peer tier (mid-sized fleets (11-100 power units)) median OOS rate: 27.3%
Active liability insurance
FMCSA cargo filing (BMC-34/83)

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.

Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 2 38 0
Trailers 15 177 0

Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).

Accident reports (24 months)

All 32 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 1 0 1
Tow-away 1 1 0 2
Crash reports 1 1 0 2

Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.

Inspections (24 months)

All 60 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 40 40 0
OOS inspections 0 3 0
OOS percentage 0% 7.5% —
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%).

Power Units
40
Drivers
34
Inspections
60
FMCSA roadside history on file
OOS Rate (peak)
25.0%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
2
32 all-time
Authorities
1
1 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MEL EASTON AND SONS INC is a corporation based in COUNCIL BLUFFS, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 243805. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 40 power units and 34 drivers, with 60 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 25.0%. 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 overview

MEL EASTON AND SONS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 40 power units and 34 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Council Bluffs, IA. Across 38 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 5.3% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. Operating authority is active for contract and common.

Inspection profile

38 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 124% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in IA (17) and NE (10), with Level 3 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

5.3% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (59.5% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS2 (Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) cited 4 times.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 40 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 34 drivers; Great Dane, Peterbilt, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

High OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 25.0% is well above FMCSA MCSAP national averages (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%).

Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service

Compared against 25,048 ACTIVE carriers operating 20–60 power units (±50% of this carrier's 40 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
0%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
0%
Median across 25,048 same-size peers
Verdict
On par with peers
Delta 0 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
25%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
16.2%
Median across 25,048 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +8.8 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-08 2026-07

Violations by BASIC Category

Federal BASIC buckets for every citation issued against this carrier over the past 24 months.
Vehicle Maintenance
19 violations
2 OOS · 10.5%
Unsafe Driving
14 violations
Hours of Service
2 violations

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Iowa (IA) 17 2 11.8% May 19, 2026
Nebraska (NE) 11 0 0.0% Jun 18, 2026
Illinois (IL) 5 0 0.0% Jul 17, 2026
South Dakota (SD) 2 0 0.0% Jan 6, 2025
Minnesota (MN) 2 0 0.0% Feb 4, 2026
Tennessee (TN) 1 0 0.0% Jun 26, 2025
Kansas (KS) 1 1 100.0% Oct 31, 2024
Missouri (MO) 1 0 0.0% Oct 23, 2024
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Great Dane 38
Peterbilt 27
Freightliner 22
Utility 8
Kenworth 4
International 2
Wabash National 2
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 20, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 — 0.00 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Hours of Service 2 — 0.09 0 — Jul 20, 2026
Unsafe Driving 8 — 2.68 3 — Jul 20, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 6 — 9.58 10 — Jul 20, 2026

Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.

Recent Inspections (60 rows) View all 60 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88456593 Jul 17, 2026 IL 2 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA MX9106 · 1NPXGGGG90D700252
0 — No
88377206 Jul 8, 2026 IL 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FR9508 · 1FUPCDZB6YLB94685
0 — No
88192804 Jun 18, 2026 NE 3 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IA DF4395 · 3ALXFB006GDGX8334
0 — No
87935461 May 22, 2026 NE 3 —
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FP3378 · 1NPXGGGG90D700249
0 — No
87915291 May 19, 2026 IA 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FR7221 · 1FVXFB009DDFB6500
1 393.75A3-TAOL Yes
87115019 Feb 18, 2026 IA 3 I-80 WB MM 121
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FY0178 · 3ALXFB007DDFB6509
1 392.14 No
87064277 Feb 16, 2026 IA 3 ia-02---i80-eb-mm-115-van-meter
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
NE 407390 · 1NPXGGGG80D700243
0 — No
87012450 Feb 4, 2026 MN 3 CLARKS GROVE MN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA LR6200 · 1NPXGGGG70D700251
1 395.8A No
86839864 Jan 13, 2026 IA 1 ia-44---jct-hwy-71/20-early
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
IA MX2976 · 1XKYD48X7GJ458739
4 395.22G, 396.3A1, 396.5B No
86095488 Oct 19, 2025 IA 3 —
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
NE 427115 · 1XKYDP9X6LJ371215
1 392.2-SLLS2 No
85880415 Sep 24, 2025 IA 3 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
IA DB0142 · 1HSHXSJR7CJ085559
2 392.82DUMT, 392.16 No
85880345 Sep 24, 2025 IA 1 ia-28---i80-wb-mm-44-avoca
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IA DD5329 · 3ALXFB009FDGB3049
6 396.3A1BOS, 393.9, 393.78 Yes
85855707 Sep 22, 2025 IA 3 ia-01---i80-wb-mm-151-mitchellvil
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FR9508 · 1FUPCDZB6YLB94685
1 396.17C No
85867517 Sep 19, 2025 IL 3 I-90
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA LR1787 · 1XP5DB9X57D665662
0 — No
85815610 Sep 18, 2025 NE 3 FREMONT SCALE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FP8371 · 1NPXGGGGX0D700244
0 — No
85079423 Jun 26, 2025 TN 3 JONESBOROUGH TN
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FT4756 · 1NPXGGGG90D700252
0 — No
85107913 Jun 25, 2025 MN 3 LUVERNE MN
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FR7221 · 1FVXFB009DDFB6500
0 — No
84995263 Jun 17, 2025 IL 3 I-80
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
NB 407390 · 1NPXGGGG80D700243
1 392.2-SLLS1 No
84936633 Jun 11, 2025 NE 3 FREMONT SCALE
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FP4726 · 1NPXGGGG70D700251
0 — No
84923900 Jun 10, 2025 IA 2 ia-44---jct-hwy-71/20-early
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FT4756 · 1NPXGGGG90D700252
0 — No
84913846 Jun 8, 2025 NE 3 FREMONT SCALE
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FS5204 · 1FUJAPCK75DN85479
0 — No
84755929 May 21, 2025 IA 3 ia-37---i29-sb-mm-132-salix
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
IA FY3183 · 1XPXD49X4KD630270
1 392.2-SLLEWA1 No
84683938 May 14, 2025 NE 3 —
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
IA DB0142 · 1HSHXSJR7CJ085559
1 392.2-SLLS4 No
84614720 May 7, 2025 IA 2 —
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
IA LR1778 · 1FUJA6CV33LL87232
5 393.9, 393.78, 393.11TU No
84603838 May 6, 2025 IL 3 D03
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
NE 407390 · 1NPXGGGG80D700243
0 — No
Recent Crashes (32 rows) View all 32 →
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
IA2601530447 Feb 18, 2026 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NE0225030586 Aug 4, 2025 NE 0 1 Yes No Injury
MN0240860278 Mar 26, 2024 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2301395117 Nov 26, 2023 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
NE0222006376 Mar 7, 2022 NE 0 0 Yes No Tow
ILX002069384 Oct 28, 2020 IL 0 0 Yes No Tow
MI0002054249 Jul 31, 2020 MI 0 1 Yes No Injury
NE0217054396 Dec 21, 2017 NE 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA1701021354 Dec 15, 2017 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
MN0170020707 Jan 2, 2017 MN 0 0 Yes No Tow
FL8542436206 Nov 20, 2016 FL 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA1400798817 May 6, 2014 IA 0 2 Yes No Injury
NE0214000946 Dec 27, 2013 NE 0 0 Yes No Tow
NE0212001829 Nov 3, 2011 NE 0 4 Yes No Injury
IA2011634839 Jun 14, 2011 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2007400298 Oct 20, 2007 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2007395880 Sep 12, 2007 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IA2007375173 May 29, 2007 IA 0 2 Yes No Injury
IN0001098369 May 19, 2005 IN 0 1 Yes No Injury
IA2003067347 Dec 30, 2003 IA 0 0 Yes No Tow
IN0202000014 Feb 2, 2002 IN 1 0 Yes No Fatal
WI000021625A Mar 4, 1998 WI 0 1 Yes No Injury
NJ1998005292 Jan 5, 1998 NJ 0 1 No No Injury
MO007127061A Apr 23, 1997 MO 0 0 Yes No Tow
KS0025000796 Sep 26, 1996 KS 0 2 No No Injury
Authority Records (1 docket)
common
MC173948
Active
—
View full authority record →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (13 rows)

Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1000490894 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2023 Mar 1, 2023 REPLACED
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 1000490894 91X $1,000,000 Mar 1, 2023 On file ACTIVE
MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CPIA0560127834 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2021 Mar 1, 2023 REPLACED
MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY CPIA0560127834 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2021 Mar 1, 2021 REPLACED
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. GLF0000055 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2020 Apr 5, 2021 CANCELLED
HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO. GLF0000055 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2020 Mar 1, 2021 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY WF008178 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2018 Mar 1, 2020 REPLACED
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. MCP29150A BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 2017 Mar 1, 2018 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY TF654074 CARGO — Mar 29, 2011 Apr 25, 2011 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY T117803 CARGO — Mar 1, 1996 Mar 29, 2011 CANCELLED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY T117803 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 1996 Mar 1, 2017 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY T117803 CARGO — Mar 1, 1991 Mar 1, 1996 REPLACED
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY T117803 BIPD/Primary — Mar 1, 1991 Mar 1, 1996 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 7, 2023
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  2. Mar 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  3. Mar 1, 2023
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  4. Apr 5, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  5. Mar 1, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — MIDWEST FAMILY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
  6. Mar 1, 2021
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — HARCO NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.
  7. Mar 1, 2020
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  8. Mar 1, 2018
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
  9. Mar 1, 2017
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  10. Apr 25, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  11. Mar 29, 2011
    insurance
    CANCEL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  12. Mar 10, 2011
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — COMMON
    Details →
  13. Mar 1, 1996
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
  14. Apr 22, 1991
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  15. Mar 8, 1989
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  16. Jun 20, 1984
    authority
    GRANTED — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER
    Details →
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Station State Inspections OOS
FREMONT SCALE NE 9 0
VALLEY SPRINGS SD SD 3 0
LUVERNE MN MN 2 0
I-29 IA 1 0
I80 EB 115 MM VAN METER IA 1 0
I-80 WB MM 121 IA 1 0
D03 IL 1 0
I-80 IL 1 0
I-90 IL 1 0
CLARKS GROVE MN MN 1 0

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 12 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 5 0
393.47(e) Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
393.9 Inoperable Required Lamp Vehicle Maintenance 3 0
392.16 Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV Unsafe Driving 2 0
393.53(b) CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
393.78 Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers. Vehicle Maintenance 2 0
392.14 Failed to use caution for hazardous condition Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.11 No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.45(b)(2) Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify MEL EASTON AND SONS INC

  1. Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
  2. Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
  3. Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
  4. Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
  5. Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.

Frequently asked questions about MEL EASTON AND SONS INC

Is MEL EASTON AND SONS INC an active motor carrier? ▾
Yes. MEL EASTON AND SONS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 243805 and is currently shown as Active in the agency's Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Active status means the carrier may legally operate, contingent on continuous insurance and authority filings.
What is MEL EASTON AND SONS INC's safety rating? ▾
MEL EASTON AND SONS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Satisfactory. A Satisfactory rating means FMCSA evaluators determined the carrier had an adequate safety management program at the time of the most recent compliance review. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has MEL EASTON AND SONS INC had? ▾
60 roadside inspections are on file for MEL EASTON AND SONS INC in FMCSA's MCMIS database. Each inspection is summarized in the Inspection History section below — sortable by date, state, level, and out-of-service result. Newer inspections are pulled from the FMCSA SMS data feed daily.
What is MEL EASTON AND SONS INC's out-of-service rate? ▾
MEL EASTON AND SONS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 25.0% (whichever is higher of driver-OOS or vehicle-OOS, computed from FMCSA roadside inspection data). The national averages are roughly 6.7% for drivers and 23.4% for vehicles — see the peer-context card on this page for a side-by-side comparison.
Where is MEL EASTON AND SONS INC based? ▾
MEL EASTON AND SONS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 13511 192ND STREET, COUNCIL BLUFFS, Iowa 51503. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MEL EASTON AND SONS INC have valid operating authority? ▾
Yes. MEL EASTON AND SONS INC holds 1 active FMCSA operating authority (MC173948). Each docket appears in the Authority Records section below with its full event history. Active authority means the carrier may legally operate as a for-hire carrier, contingent on current insurance and BOC-3 process-agent filings.
How many trucks and drivers does MEL EASTON AND SONS INC operate? ▾
MEL EASTON AND SONS INC self-reports 40 power units and 34 drivers on its most recent FMCSA Form MCS-150 filing. Power-unit and driver counts come from the carrier directly and are required to be updated every two years; very large fluctuations between filings can indicate fleet changes worth investigating.
Has MEL EASTON AND SONS INC had any crashes? ▾
32 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MEL EASTON AND SONS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring medical attention, or a vehicle disabled and towed from the scene. The full crash log is on the Crashes subpage with date, state, and outcome details.

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