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Carrier profile · USDOT 133751 · MC-143871 ·
MS & Sons Corp
40 power unitsavg 12.1 yrRegional · 7 statesHUMBOLDT, IA88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-143871 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
40Power units
24 observed · MCS-150
29Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.1Avg age (yr)
2000–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
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In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 62 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.1 yr
Model years 2000–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
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Safety and violations
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Verification summary
MS & SONS CORP (USDOT 133751) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 7, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 10, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $2,000,000 limit in force from STARSTONE SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY effective Sep 1, 2025 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 7, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 7.7% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 10, 2026.
The carrier received 35 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 13 vehicle-level and 35 driver-level — across 7 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 10, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 10, 2026.
It reports 40 power units and 42 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 3, 2026. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 10, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Apr 14, 2025 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 10, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is MS & SONS CORP's USDOT number?
MS & SONS CORP's USDOT number is 133751, and its motor carrier number is MC-143871.
Is MS & SONS CORP authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 10, 2026. MS & SONS CORP is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is MS & SONS CORP's safety record?
MS & SONS CORP has a 7.7% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 62 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is MS & SONS CORP's fleet?
MS & SONS CORP operates 40 power units and 42 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is MS & SONS CORP based?
MS & SONS CORP is based in HUMBOLDT, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 7 states.
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