MASON AND MEFFORD
USDOT 504629 • 3705 N SHUN PIKE ROAD, MADISON, IN, 47250
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-259101 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Dec 5, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT154125001 | ON FILE | Feb 4, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
Insurance History (25 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT154125001 | REPLACED | Dec 4, 2025 | Feb 4, 2026 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT154125001 | CANCELLED | Dec 4, 2025 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT154125001 | CANCELLED | Sep 12, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT154125001 | REPLACED | Sep 12, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT154125001 | REPLACED | Jul 7, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT154125001 | CANCELLED | Jul 7, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT154125001 | REPLACED | Aug 6, 2024 | Jul 7, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT154125001 | CANCELLED | Aug 6, 2024 | Aug 6, 2025 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT154125001 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2024 | Aug 29, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | CT154125001 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 154125001 | REPLACED | Mar 29, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 154125001 | CANCELLED | Dec 1, 2023 | Mar 29, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 154125001 | CANCELLED | Aug 5, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 154125001 | CANCELLED | Feb 9, 2023 | Aug 5, 2023 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 154125001 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2021 | Feb 9, 2023 |
| AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | BIPD/Primary | AHI-E4223-131498 | REPLACED | Feb 14, 2018 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | BIPD/Primary | AHI-E4223-131498 | CANCELLED | Feb 14, 2018 | May 4, 2021 |
| AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | BIPD/Primary | AHI-E4223-131498 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2017 | Feb 14, 2018 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK5509612 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 1, 2017 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | TRK5509612 | CANCELLED | Apr 1, 2012 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA06992801 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 2012 | Apr 1, 2012 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA05407002 | REPLACED | Jan 20, 2011 | Jan 20, 2012 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA05407001 | CANCELLED | Jan 20, 2010 | Jan 20, 2011 |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CAK04992 | REPLACED | Apr 1, 2000 | Jan 20, 2010 |
| MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | MG 127317 | REPLACED | Nov 10, 1992 | Apr 1, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT154125001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT154125001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2026 | Apr 1, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT154125001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 4, 2026 | Feb 4, 2026 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT154125001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2025 | Dec 30, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT154125001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 4, 2025 | Dec 4, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT154125001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2025 | Oct 2, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT154125001 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 12, 2025 | Sep 12, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT154125001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2025 | Aug 6, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT154125001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 7, 2025 | Jul 7, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT154125001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 29, 2024 | Aug 29, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CT154125001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 6, 2024 | Aug 6, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 154125001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 154125001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2024 | Mar 29, 2024 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 154125001 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 1, 2023 | Dec 1, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 154125001 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 5, 2023 | Aug 5, 2023 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 154125001 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 9, 2023 | Feb 9, 2023 |
| TERM/CANCL | AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | AHI-E4223-131498 | BIPD/Primary | May 4, 2021 | May 4, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | AHI-E4223-131498 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2021 | Apr 1, 2021 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY OF TEXAS | AHI-E4223-131498 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 14, 2018 | Feb 14, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK5509612 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2017 | Apr 1, 2017 |
| CANCEL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | TRK5509612 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2014 | Apr 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA06992801 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2012 | Apr 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05407002 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2012 | Jan 20, 2012 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA05407001 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2011 | Jan 20, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CAK04992 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 20, 2010 | Jan 20, 2010 |
| TERM/REPL | MONROE GUARANTY INSURANCE COMPANY | MG 127317 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2000 | Apr 1, 2000 |
Authority Action History (11 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC259101 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 3, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2025 |
| MC259101 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 5, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2025 |
| MC259101 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 2, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 7, 2024 |
| MC259101 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 10, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 11, 2023 |
| MC259101 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 13, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 24, 2023 |
| MC259101 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 18, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 6, 2018 |
| MC259101 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 5, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 28, 2014 |
| MC259101 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 27, 2010 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 20, 2011 |
| MC259101 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 17, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Nov 30, 2005 |
| MC259101 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 16, 1993 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC259101 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 26, 1993 | — | 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
17 states • 88 inspections
Violation Summary (114 violations from 88 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 20 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 6 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 5 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 3 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 3 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620(b) | 107.620(b) | 2 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60C | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 1 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TBSP | Tires - All others - Has damaged plies evident in the sidewall up to 2 square inches | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRMC | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.106B-C | Cargo securement - front end structure | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8D10-HOSF | 395.8D10-HOSF | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:107.608B-HMAMC | 107.608B-HMAMC | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSIV | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBC | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.3 | 393.3 | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:172.519(d)(1) | 172.519(d)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.100(b) | Cargo securement - aggregate working load | 1 | 1 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(1) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78(a) | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:397.7(b) | Hazmat parking violation | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:177.840(g) | Hazmat - no emergency response info | 1 | 0 | 6 | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:383.51(a) | CDL disqualification - major offense | 1 | 1 | 10 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:107.620B-HMAMC | 107.620B-HMAMC | 1 | 0 | — | Unknown |
| FMCSR:177.817E2-HMHC | HM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to have HM shipping papers readily accessible. | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55D2-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.32(b) | ELD - driver tamper/disable | 1 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-HLLH | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (88 inspections)
Showing 50 of 88
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 29, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | FRANKFORT | I 0064 | ...529919 | MASON AND MEFFORD |
| Nov 11, 2025 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHEPHERDSVILLE | KY0480 | ...HZ2212 | MASON AND MEFFORD |
| Oct 27, 2025 | KY | FATAL | 1 | 0 | BOWLING GREEN | I 0065 | ...193091 | MASON AND MEFFORD |
| Sep 23, 2025 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SAN ANTONIO | 1 LONE STAR PASS | ...UZ6140 | MASON AND MEFFORD |
| Oct 14, 2024 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | FULTON | JC9003 | ...VD0019 | MASON AND MEFFORD |
| May 20, 2024 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | CINCINNATI | SIXTH ST | ...JN0359 | MASON AND MEFFORD |
| Mar 8, 2024 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | CINCINNATI | COLUMBIA PK | ...N17381 | MASON AND MEFFORD, INC |
| Nov 29, 2022 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILTON | KY0036 | ...HA4481 | MASON AND MEFFORD |
| Nov 12, 2022 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | WHITE HOUSE | I-65 | ...445932 | MASON AND MEFFORD |
| Dec 2, 2020 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 6 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 29, 2020 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 16, 2019 | OH | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 22, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 17, 2019 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 9, 2018 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 5, 2018 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 26, 2018 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 23, 2018 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 11, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 16, 2017 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 18, 2017 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 7, 2017 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 3, 2017 | IN | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 14, 2017 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Enforcement Actions
1 closed case — FMCSA civil penalties
1 Enforcement Case
| Case Number | Closed Date | Violation Code(s) | Settlement | Subject Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| IN-2024-0165-US1445 | Nov 1, 2024 | 382.305(b)(2) | $16,720 | HM Carrier |
Compliance Timeline
53 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 53 events