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USDOT 1281660MONSON & SONS INC
Inspection record
Elevated out-of-service rateActive
24% of inspections ended in an out-of-service order.
This describes the roadside inspection record, not an official safety rating. FMCSA issues Satisfactory, Conditional and Unsatisfactory ratings through a separate compliance review, and most carriers have never been rated.
Inspection summary
| Inspections on file | 50 |
|---|---|
| Clean, no violations | 24 |
| Ended out of service | 12 |
| Out-of-service rate | 24.0% |
| Most recent | 2026-10-31 |
Showing the 50 most recent inspections held for this carrier. FMCSA keeps a rolling window, so this is a recent record rather than a lifetime one.
Recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-31 | TX | Driver only | 0 | In service |
| 2026-10-29 | TX | Walk-around | 3 | Out of service |
| 2026-10-23 | IA | Driver only | 0 | In service |
| 2026-10-23 | TX | Walk-around | 0 | In service |
| 2026-10-23 | WI | Driver only | 5 | In service |
| 2026-10-13 | NM | Full | 0 | In service |
| 2026-10-08 | WV | Driver only | 1 | In service |
| 2026-09-27 | KS | Walk-around | 0 | In service |
| 2026-09-27 | IA | Driver only | 0 | In service |
| 2026-09-23 | MN | Full | 3 | Out of service |
| 2026-09-07 | UT | Driver only | 0 | In service |
| 2026-09-07 | IL | Walk-around | 1 | Out of service |
| 2026-09-06 | IA | Walk-around | 3 | Out of service |
| 2026-09-02 | NE | Driver only | 1 | In service |
| 2026-08-25 | TX | Walk-around | 0 | In service |
| 2026-08-16 | TX | Walk-around | 4 | Out of service |
| 2026-08-16 | IL | Driver only | 0 | In service |
| 2026-08-12 | IL | Driver only | 0 | In service |
| 2026-08-12 | TX | Walk-around | 1 | In service |
| 2026-08-11 | IA | Driver only | 1 | In service |
| 2026-08-08 | IA | Walk-around | 3 | Out of service |
| 2026-08-05 | IA | Driver only | 1 | In service |
| 2026-08-04 | MO | Full | 1 | In service |
| 2026-08-02 | IA | Driver only | 0 | In service |
| 2026-07-29 | CO | Full | 0 | In service |
Violations found
Every violation recorded across the most recent inspections. An out-of-service violation means the vehicle or driver was ordered off the road at the roadside.
| Code | Violation | Service |
|---|---|---|
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | In service |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | In service |
| 393.11B-CSRIGRR | Conspicuity Systems - Trailers, rear impact guard retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 1993 | In service |
| 393.55D2-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle. | In service |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | In service |
| 395.3B2-HOSPRNC | Driving after 70 hours on duty in a 8 day period at time of inspection. (Property carrying vehicle) - Nominal Violation | Out of service |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | In service |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Out of service |
| 393.75G-TAOW | Tires - All others, weight carried exceeds tire load limit | Out of service |
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | In service |
| 396.5B-HWSLOW | Hubs - Wheel seal leaking - outer wheel | Out of service |
| 393.9A-LTSI | Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. | Out of service |
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | In service |
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | In service |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | In service |
| 395.8E1PC | HOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS | In service |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | In service |
| 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 | In service |
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | In service |
| 392.2-SLLS1 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 1-5 miles per hour over the speed limit | In service |
| 393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | Out of service |
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | In service |
| 393.9A-LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp inoperative | In service |
Source: FMCSA Company Census, Vehicle Inspection File and Inspections and Violations, via data.transportation.gov. Refreshed daily. Verify against FMCSA directly before relying on any of this to tender a load.