MUSSON BROS INC
USDOT 451502 • 909 BOYCE DR, RHINELANDER, WI, 54501
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Contract Carrier | MC-627955 | REVOKED | Feb 21, 2024 | Feb 21, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0110096589 | ON FILE | May 15, 2019 | Feb 15, 2024 |
Insurance History (5 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0110096589 | REPLACED | Jan 1, 2014 | May 15, 2019 |
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0110096589 | NAME CHANGED | Sep 22, 2011 | Sep 2, 2014 |
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0110096589 | REPLACED | Sep 22, 2011 | Jan 1, 2014 |
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0110096589 | REPLACED | Nov 27, 2007 | Sep 22, 2011 |
| WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 0110096589 | CANCELLED | Nov 27, 2007 | Oct 22, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0110096589 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 15, 2024 | Feb 15, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0110096589 | BIPD/Primary | May 15, 2019 | May 15, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0110096589 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 2, 2014 | Sep 2, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0110096589 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2014 | Jan 1, 2014 |
| TERM/CANCL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0110096589 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 22, 2011 | Oct 22, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | WEST BEND MUTUAL INSURANCE CO. | 0110096589 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 22, 2011 | Sep 22, 2011 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| CONTRACT | MC-627955 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC627955 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 1, 2024 | — | Unknown |
| MC627955 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 30, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 5, 2014 |
| MC627955 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 14, 2007 | REVOKED | Feb 21, 2024 |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Measures
BASIC measure values (lower = better). Percentile rankings not available for this carrier. Data from SMS snapshot Apr 5, 2026.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 35 inspections
Violation Summary (49 violations from 35 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 9 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEQP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 2 | 2 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLED | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.104F3-C | Cargo securement - tiedown damaged | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45C-BSG | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LSLO | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any obscured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB1-MC | 390.21TB1-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.43(d) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.91(a) | No CDL endorsement | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (35 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (13 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 4, 2024 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | MONICO | USH 008 EB | ...HM9488 | MUSSON BROS INC |
| Jul 22, 2024 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | PELICAN | STH 017 SB | ...944088 | MUSSON BROS INC |
| Oct 13, 2023 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PELICAN | USH 008 WB | ...X01044 | MUSSON BROS INC |
| Oct 26, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-24 | ...E86693 | MUSSON BROS INC |
| Jan 7, 2022 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 2 | WESTON | STH 029 WB | ...LZ3059 | MUSSON BROS INC |
| Feb 6, 2018 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 20, 2016 | SD | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 3, 2014 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2005 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 17, 2002 | WI | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 18, 2001 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 10, 1996 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 1, 1995 | WI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
20 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records