MUSSON BROS INC

USDOT 451502 Active CORPORATION PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE Conditional rated CORPORATION Company officer: Theresa Jorgensen Company officer 2: AMANDA BROWN Machinery / Large Objects Construction Based in RHINELANDER, WI Grade B · 77
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No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.

Caution
Policy effective · Jan 1, 2024
Review these
  • Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • 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 VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. · 91X Details →
  • BOC-3 process agent on file INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC Details →
  • OOS rate better than size peers
Org: CORPORATION
Company officer: Theresa Jorgensen
Company officer 2: AMANDA BROWN
Cargo: Machinery / Large Objects, Construction
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Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — MUSSON BROS INC (USDOT 451502)
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): Theresa Jorgensen (Company officer); AMANDA BROWN (Company officer 2)
Organization: CORPORATION

Blockers:
  (none)

Cautions:
  • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
  • 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 — VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. · 91X
  • BOC-3 process agent on file — INTERSTATE AUTHORITY LLC
  • OOS rate better than size peers

Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/451502/
As of: Jul 18, 2026
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TruckCodex · compliance grade

Compliance grade B

Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 77/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.

B 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 11.1% vs peer median 1.4% (worse). Vehicle OOS 13.3% vs peer median 17.6% (better). n=4324 same-size ACTIVE peers.

FMCSA safety rating
Conditional · 45/100

Official FMCSA Conditional 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.

Fleet size changes

  • Power Units +96 (102 → 198) · Jul 13, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
Operating authority
Insurance

VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. · 91X · $1,000,000

1 active policy

Company profile

Company details
USDOT 451502
In FMCSA records since Jul 10, 1991 (~35y)
Entity CORPORATION
Business org CORPORATION
Company officer Theresa Jorgensen
Company officer 2 AMANDA BROWN
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Cargo carried
Machinery / Large Objects, Construction
Fleet size 198 units
Drivers 87
Annual mileage 1,400,032 mi
Contact & address
Physical
909 BOYCE DR
RHINELANDER, WI 54501
Mailing
P O BOX 818
RHINELANDER, WI 54501
Registration & safety rating
USDOT 451502
In FMCSA records since Jul 10, 1991 (~35y)
Entity CORPORATION
Operation PRIVATE PROPERTY;AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE
Annual mileage (MCS-150) 1,400,032 mi
Safety Rating Conditional
vs. National Average
Vehicle OOS Rate 13.3% vs 23.4% -10.1 pts
Driver OOS Rate 11.1% vs 6.7% +4.4 pts
Violations per Inspection 1.56 vs 1.80 -0.24
Peer tier (large fleets (101-1,000 power units)) median OOS rate: 19%
Active insurance
Related filings

Fleet details (MCS-150)

Vehicle type Owned Term leased Trip leased
Truck tractors 6 0 0
Trailers 75 0 0
Trucks 67 29 0

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

Accident reports (24 months)

All 13 crashes →
Last 6 months 6–12 months 12–24 months Total
Fatalities 0 0 0 0
Injuries 0 0 2 2
Tow-away 0 0 2 2
Crash reports 0 0 2 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 37 inspections →
Driver Vehicle Hazmat
Inspections 18 18 0
OOS inspections 1 1 0
OOS percentage 5.56% 5.56%
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
198
Drivers
87
Inspections
37
FMCSA roadside history
OOS Rate (peak)
13.3%
driver or vehicle, whichever higher
Crashes (24m)
2
13 all-time
Authorities
1
0 active
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles

MUSSON BROS INC is a corporation based in RHINELANDER, WI, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 451502. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 198 power units and 87 drivers, with 37 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 13.3%. 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.

Conditional safety rating

FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.

Carrier overview

MUSSON BROS INC is a large fleet, operating 102 power units and 87 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 2 years on FMCSA's records, based in Rhinelander, WI. Across 20 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 20.0% out-of-service rate, with 2 reportable crashes. all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.

Inspection profile

20 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 33% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in WI (13) and PA (4), with Level 2 inspections the most common.

Violation profile

20.0% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (45.7% of violations); top code 393.9(a) (Inoperable required lamps) cited 3 times, 1 of them OOS.

Fleet profile

The fleet comprises 102 power units (large fleet) and 87 drivers; Freightliner, International, and General en are the most-inspected makes.

Risk Signals

Elevated OOS rate
Peak OOS rate of 13.3% is above the driver national average (~6.7%); vehicle national average is ~23.4%.
Authority revoked
1 revocation on record.

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

Compared against 4,324 ACTIVE carriers operating 99–297 power units (±50% of this carrier's 198 unit fleet).

This carrier — Driver OOS
11.1%
Drivers placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
1.4%
Median across 4,324 same-size peers
Verdict
Riskier than peers
Delta +9.7 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)
This carrier — Vehicle OOS
13.3%
Vehicles placed out-of-service at roadside inspections
Peer median
17.6%
Median across 4,324 same-size peers
Verdict
Safer than peers
Delta -4.3 pts vs peer median (lower is safer)

Fleet History

Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.

Record Changes

    • Power Units 102 198
      FMCSA Company Census

Power Units Over Time

Jul 13, 2026 Jul 13, 2026

Bar height reflects reported power-unit count after each FMCSA filing update.

Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map

Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)

2024-09 2026-06

Activity by State

States this carrier has been inspected in over the past 24 months.
State Inspections OOS OOS % Last Inspection
Wisconsin (WI) 11 2 18.2% Jun 3, 2026
Pennsylvania (PA) 4 0 0.0% Mar 2, 2026
Minnesota (MN) 2 0 0.0% Oct 23, 2025
Tennessee (TN) 1 0 0.0% Jan 14, 2025
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
Make Model Inspections
Freightliner 19
General En 3
Unknown 3
Chevrolet 3
Hmde 2
International 2
Eager Beav 1
Felling 1
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
BASIC Inspections Serious Measure Percentile Alert As Of
Driver Fitness 1 0.55 1 Jul 13, 2026
Controlled Substances / Alcohol 0 0.00 0 Jul 13, 2026
Hours of Service 1 0.05 0 Jul 13, 2026
Unsafe Driving 4 0.60 1 Jul 13, 2026
Vehicle Maintenance 8 4.56 5 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 (37 rows) View all 37 →
Inspection # Date ▼ State Level Station Vehicle Violations Top Codes OOS
88053001 Jun 3, 2026 WI 2
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
2 393.104F3-C, 392.2-SLLS3 No
87997976 May 27, 2026 WI 3
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLIT No
87198256 Mar 2, 2026 PA 3 ASHLAND PA
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87197690 Mar 2, 2026 PA 3 ASHLAND PA
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
87107691 Feb 19, 2026 WI 2 RHINELANDER WI
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLED, 390.21TB2-DOT No
86249556 Nov 3, 2025 WI 2 MERCER WI
GMC STRAIGHT TRUCK
4 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLDL, 393.78A-WS No
86186870 Oct 23, 2025 MN 1 WORTHINGTON MN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 396.17C-PI No
86186670 Oct 23, 2025 MN 1 WORTHINGTON MN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
3 393.9A-HLLH, 393.9A-LIL, 395.8A No
85901705 Sep 26, 2025 WI 2 RHINELANDER WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
4 392.2-SLLEQP, 393.104F3-C, 392.2-SLLSR No
85615284 Aug 25, 2025 WI 2 MUKWONAGO WI
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
6 393.75A3-TAOL, 393.9B-LSLO, 393.45C-BSG Yes
85185036 Jul 8, 2025 WI 2 WATERFORD WI
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 383.23A2-LCDLN Yes
85164020 Jun 30, 2025 WI 3 EAGLE RIVER WI
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK TRACTOR
1 392.16-D No
84893162 Jun 5, 2025 WI 2 WAUKESHA WI
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2-SLLS4 No
84669719 May 13, 2025 PA 1 ON N POTTSTOWN PIKE SOUTH OF S
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
84608954 May 5, 2025 WI 3 WAUKESHA WI
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
83620027 Jan 14, 2025 TN 1 MANCHESTER TN
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 390.21TB1-MC, 396.17C-PI No
83451323 Dec 19, 2024 PA 3 ON US HIGHWAY 22
GM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Chevrolet
1 392.2-SLLEQP No
82727720 Sep 20, 2024 WI 2 HUDSON WI
STERLING TRUCK STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 392.2 No
82040525 Jun 28, 2024 WI 1 TOMAHAWK WI
CHEVROLET TRUCK TRACTOR
5 393.9(a), 393.43(d), 392.2 Yes
81885271 Jun 11, 2024 WI 1 WAUKESHA WI
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
1 383.23(a)(2) Yes
81836377 Jun 5, 2024 WI 2 MADISON WI
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
1 393.45(d) No
81681629 May 16, 2024 WI 1 COLOMA SWEF
INTERNATIONAL STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80338589 Dec 7, 2023 WI 2 HANCOCK WI
WESTERN STAR TRUCK TRACTOR
0 No
80118866 Nov 6, 2023 WI 2 wi-monico,-wi
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
0 No
80094948 Nov 4, 2023 WI 3
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
2 392.2 No
Recent Crashes (13 rows)
Report # Date ▼ State Fatalities Injuries Tow Hazmat Severity
WI0000123749 Oct 4, 2024 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
WI0000123218 Jul 22, 2024 WI 0 2 Yes No Injury
WI0000121104 Oct 13, 2023 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
TN0103459326 Oct 26, 2022 TN 0 0 Yes No Tow
WI0000115915 Jan 7, 2022 WI 0 2 Yes No Injury
WI0000103909 Feb 6, 2018 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
SD0201609056 Jul 20, 2016 SD 0 0 Yes No Tow
WI0000071464 Mar 3, 2014 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
WI0000046009 Mar 31, 2005 WI 0 1 Yes No Injury
WI0000037849 Oct 17, 2002 WI 0 1 Yes No Injury
WI0000034484 Sep 18, 2001 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
WI000016906A Dec 10, 1996 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
WI000010906A May 1, 1995 WI 0 0 Yes No Tow
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 MC627955 common N
MC Certificate Documents (3 PDFs)

Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.

Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.

Date Docket Action Authority PDF
Mar 1, 2024 MC627955-P REI REINSTATEMENT REI →
Jul 30, 2014 MC627955 NC REVOCATION NC →
Dec 14, 2007 MC627955-P CPL REVOCATION CPL →
Insurance Coverage Timeline (7 rows)

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

Insurer Policy # Type Limit Effective Cancel Status
VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. 7063392901 91X $1,000,000 Jan 1, 2024 On file ACTIVE
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 0110096589 BIPD/Primary May 15, 2019 Feb 15, 2024 CANCELLED
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 0110096589 BIPD/Primary Jan 1, 2014 May 15, 2019 REPLACED
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 0110096589 BIPD/Primary Sep 22, 2011 Sep 2, 2014 NAME CHANGED
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 0110096589 BIPD/Primary Sep 22, 2011 Jan 1, 2014 REPLACED
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 0110096589 BIPD/Primary Nov 27, 2007 Oct 22, 2011 CANCELLED
WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. 0110096589 BIPD/Primary Nov 27, 2007 Sep 22, 2011 REPLACED
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
  1. Mar 1, 2024
    authority
    REINSTATED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  2. Feb 21, 2024
    authority
    REVOKED — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER
    Details →
  3. Feb 21, 2024
    authority
    Authority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
  4. Feb 15, 2024
    insurance
    CANCEL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  5. May 15, 2019
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  6. Sep 2, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  7. Aug 5, 2014
    authority
    DISCONTINUED REVOCATION — CONTRACT
    Details →
  8. Jan 1, 2014
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  9. Oct 22, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/CANCL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
  10. Sep 22, 2011
    insurance
    TERM/REPL — WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for

Most-Inspected Stations

Top Violation Codes Cited

Code Description Category Cited OOS
392.2 Violation of Local Laws - Explain: Unsafe Driving 9 0
393.9(a) Inoperable required lamps Vehicle Maintenance 5 2
383.23(a)(2) Operating a CMV without a CDL Driver Fitness 2 2
383.91(a) Operating a CMV with improper CDL group Driver Fitness 1 1
392.16(a) Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) Unsafe Driving 1 0
393.43(d) No or defective automatic trailer brake Vehicle Maintenance 1 1
393.45(d) Brake connections with leaks or constrictions Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
393.60(c) Windshield - Damaged or Discolored Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
396.17(c) Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection Vehicle Maintenance 1 0
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How to verify MUSSON BROS 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 MUSSON BROS INC

Is MUSSON BROS INC an active motor carrier?
Yes. MUSSON BROS INC is registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 451502 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 MUSSON BROS INC's safety rating?
MUSSON BROS INC's FMCSA safety rating is Conditional. A Conditional rating indicates the carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard during its most recent compliance review and is on notice to remediate. Safety ratings are assigned only after a formal compliance review; most carriers in the FMCSA database are unrated.
How many inspections has MUSSON BROS INC had?
37 roadside inspections are on file for MUSSON BROS 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 MUSSON BROS INC's out-of-service rate?
MUSSON BROS INC's peak out-of-service rate is 13.3% (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 MUSSON BROS INC based?
MUSSON BROS INC reports its physical address to the FMCSA as 909 BOYCE DR, RHINELANDER, Wisconsin 54501. Carriers must file a Form MCS-150 every two years to keep their address current; an outdated address is a common compliance flag.
Does MUSSON BROS INC have valid operating authority?
MUSSON BROS INC has 1 authority record on file, but none are currently active. See the Authority Records section below for the status of each docket — common reasons for inactive authority include lapsed insurance, cancelled BOC-3 filings, or revocation following safety-related actions.
How many trucks and drivers does MUSSON BROS INC operate?
MUSSON BROS INC self-reports 198 power units and 87 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 MUSSON BROS INC had any crashes?
13 FMCSA-reportable crashes are on file for MUSSON BROS INC in MCMIS. A reportable crash is one resulting in a fatality, an injury requiring transport for 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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