H I STONE & SON INC
USDOT 496152 • 313 MAIN STREET NORTH, SOUTHBURY, CT, 06488
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (3)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | BIPD/Primary | 2446775 | ON FILE | Mar 6, 2018 | Jun 1, 2024 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Excess | EXAGC000169816 | ON FILE | Feb 18, 2016 | Oct 6, 2017 |
| VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 1077828599 | ON FILE | May 8, 2010 | Apr 6, 2010 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 31 UEA AY7821 | REPLACED | Feb 18, 2017 | Mar 6, 2018 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCC000169816 | REPLACED | Feb 18, 2016 | Feb 18, 2017 |
| HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | EAGCC000169815 | REPLACED | Feb 18, 2015 | Feb 18, 2016 |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5091149739 | REPLACED | Feb 18, 2013 | Feb 18, 2015 |
| OLD REPUBLIC GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | BIPD/Primary | A2CA02651200 | REPLACED | Feb 18, 2012 | Feb 18, 2013 |
| VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1077828599 | REPLACED | May 8, 2010 | Feb 18, 2012 |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | CARGO | QT-660-9329P526-TIL-10 | CANCELLED | Apr 6, 2010 | Jun 22, 2019 |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 1077828599 | REPLACED | Sep 12, 2007 | Apr 6, 2010 |
| THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 1077828599 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2007 | May 8, 2010 |
| TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | TCP 1077828540 | CANCELLED | Jun 13, 2003 | Sep 12, 2007 |
| CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1077828599 | CANCELLED | Jun 13, 2003 | May 8, 2010 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | NATIONAL UNION FIRE INS. CO. OF PITSBGH. PA | 2446775 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2024 | Jun 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-9329P526-TIL-10 | CARGO | Jun 22, 2019 | Jun 22, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | HARTFORD CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | 31 UEA AY7821 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 6, 2018 | Mar 6, 2018 |
| CANCEL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EXAGC000169816 | BIPD/Excess | Oct 6, 2017 | Oct 6, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCC000169816 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2017 | Feb 18, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HDI-GERLING AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | EAGCC000169815 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2016 | Feb 18, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 5091149739 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2015 | Feb 18, 2015 |
| TERM/REPL | OLD REPUBLIC GENERAL INSURANCE CORPORATION | A2CA02651200 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2013 | Feb 18, 2013 |
| TERM/REPL | VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. | 1077828599 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2012 | Feb 18, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 1077828599 | CARGO | May 8, 2010 | May 8, 2010 |
| CANCEL | CONTINENTAL CASUALTY CO. | 1077828599 | BIPD/Primary | May 8, 2010 | May 8, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | THE CONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | 1077828599 | CARGO | Apr 6, 2010 | Apr 6, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. | 1077828599 | CARGO | Apr 6, 2010 | Apr 6, 2010 |
| CANCEL | TRANSCONTINENTAL INSURANCE CO. | TCP 1077828540 | CARGO | Sep 12, 2007 | Sep 12, 2007 |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC462647 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 14, 2010 | — | Unknown |
| MC462647 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | DISMISSED | Jul 28, 2003 | — | Unknown |
| MC462647 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | DISMISSED | Jul 28, 2003 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
5 states • 65 inspections
Violation Summary (162 violations from 65 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 28 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 16 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 9 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSML | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 2 | 2 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others weight carried exceeds tire load limit | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 2 | 2 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.71(h) | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 2 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.75(a) | Tires/tubes - general defects | 2 | 2 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(f) | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134(b)(3) | Cargo securement - large boulders | 2 | 2 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.95A-LCDL | Restriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2WG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLA | Steering - Power steering leaking anywhere. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.134B-CRHLC | Cargo securement - large boulders | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41A | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:383.51A-LCDLRSWD | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-TAOCV | Tires - All others in contact with a part of the vehicle | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55(c)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.19(a)(2) | 390.19(a)(2) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41(a) | Physical qualification - general | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43 | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a) | Operating without proper operating authority | 1 | 1 | 8 | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.24(c) | Lighting/marking on projecting loads | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (65 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 22, 2026 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTHBURY | 6-E | ...036216 | H I STONE & SON INC |
| Dec 26, 2025 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SOUTHBURY | 6-E | ...005199 | H I STONE & SON INC |
| Dec 4, 2025 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | HARTFORD | 91-N | ...003510 | H I STONE & SON INC |
| Jul 3, 2025 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | OXFORD | 67-E | ...035631 | H I STONE & SON INC |
| Dec 11, 2023 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | DERBY | 34-W | ...313957 | H I STONE & SON INC |
| Jul 17, 2023 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | Bridgeport | 95-N | ...026235 | H I STONE & SON INC |
| Jul 17, 2023 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | BRIDGEPORT | 95-N | ...026235 | H I STONE & SON INC |
| Jul 17, 2023 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | Bridgeport | 95-N | ...026235 | H I STONE & SON INC |
| Feb 28, 2023 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | WATERBURY | CHARLES ST | ...177925 | H I STONE & SON INC |
| Jan 31, 2023 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NEWTOWN | 84-E | ...036216 | H I STONE & SON INC |
| Oct 11, 2022 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | FARMINGTON | 4-E | ...F14961 | H I STONE & SON INC |
| Jun 14, 2022 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | WATERBURY | 84-E | ...A10232 | H I STONE & SON INC |
| Jun 7, 2022 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 2 | GREENWICH | 95-N | ...026235 | H I STONE & SON INC |
| May 26, 2022 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTHBURY | 84-W | ...133654 | H I STONE & SON INC |
| Apr 25, 2022 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | SOUTHBURY | 487-N | ...310902 | H I STONE & SON INC |
| Apr 15, 2022 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | NORTH HAVEN | 91-N-23 | ...006355 | H I STONE & SON INC |
| Mar 24, 2022 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | HADLEY | 376 RUSSELL ST | ...007065 | H I STONE & SON INC |
| Mar 17, 2022 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | OXFORD | 67-E | ...135392 | H I STONE & SON INC |
| Feb 14, 2022 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | WATERBURY | SOUTH LEONARD ST | ...018618 | H I STONE & SON INC |
| May 22, 2020 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 21, 2020 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 24, 2020 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 20, 2020 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2019 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 24, 2018 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
39 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 39 events