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CARLSON & SON INC
Blanchard, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 175635 · MC 242439
No Safety Rating
Active 34 yrs, 7 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-242439 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Great West Casualty Co.
Safety
Not Rated
0.0% OOS · 15 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 34 yrs, 7 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC242439
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP21007A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
175635
MC Number
MC-242439
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
July 7, 2025
FMCSA Registration
June 1, 1974
Authority Granted
March 20, 1992
Annual Mileage
680,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
1978 310th St, Blanchard, IA 51630
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Terry Carlson
Cargo Types
General FreightBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesLivestockGrain/FeedDry BulkFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
10
Vehicle Inspections
6
Out-of-Service Violations
2
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving5
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
0.0% of 8 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
0th percentile among carriers with 5–9 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2024 | IA | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
IA8
NE4
KS1
MO1
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 12 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~7
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Dry Van
4
Flatbed
1
Grain / Hopper
1
Pickup
1
Semi-trailer
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1GR1A0627TK804577 | 4 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXD49X1KD626980 | 4 | — |
| 2023 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXD49X2PD891964 | 3 | — |
| 2024 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXP4EX4RD602065 | 2 | 1 |
| 2018 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530J3324310 | 2 | — |
| 2019 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536K3537005 | 2 | — |
| 2022 Ford F-450 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W4DT7NEG12347 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1NPXD49X6KD273796 | 1 | — |
| Ptrb | Tractor | 1NPXGGGG90D200978 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Timpte, Inc Timpte | Grain / Hopper · 40 ft | 1TDH40021NB173241 | 1 | — |
Show all 13 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 53 ft | 1TKJ05337MM095428 | 1 | 1 |
| Hh | Semi-trailer | 5JWHF3020MN55912 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | Dry Van · 50 ft | 5V8VA5027HM710578 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 2, 2026 | 337C000030 | IA, IA | III | 1 | — | CARLSON AND SON INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1NPXD49X6KD273796 1GR1A0627TK804577 |
IA VA9545 IA FZ9615 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| March 25, 2026 | T426000899 | ON STATE HWY 4, 1926 FEET WEST, NE | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1NPXD49X1KD626980 1GR1A0627TK804577 |
IA VE5882 IA FZ9615 |
| 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 | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| February 17, 2026 | 000P15PHF9 | 11TH & STUEBEN SIOUX CITY, IA | III | 1 | — | BAYER PRODUCTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1NPXD49X1KD626980 1UYVS2536K3537005 |
IA VE5882 IA VF6285 |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| January 30, 2026 | 000P169NDJ | I80 EB MM 115, IA | III | 6 | — | BIX FAB | Straight Truck Semi-trailer |
FORD HH |
1FT8W4DT7NEG12347 5JWHF3020MN55912 |
IA QES300 IA IE4498 |
| 392.2C | Failure to obey traffic control device | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 390.21TB | Carrier name and/or USDOT Number not displayed as required | |||||||||
| 392.2AU | State Operating Authority violation | |||||||||
| 392.2RG | State vehicle registration or License Plate violation | |||||||||
| January 9, 2026 | 000P13HZ35 | 310TH AND CRM32, IA | III | 1 | — | CARLSON AND SON INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TIMPTE, INC |
1NPXP4EX4RD602065 1TDH40021NB173241 |
IA FW8039 IA VC9229 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| January 5, 2026 | 000P10GGP4 | 28 - I80 WB MM 44 AVOCA, IA | II | 4 | — | GXO LOGISTICS CORN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1NPXD49X2PD891964 1GR1A0627TK804577 |
IA VF5088 IA FZ9615 |
| 392.2UCR | Failure to pay UCR Fee | |||||||||
| 390.21TA | CMV not marked in accordance with regulations | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| September 3, 2025 | T557001788 | FREMONT SCALE, NE | III | — | — | NONE | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
1NPXD49X2PD891964 1GR1A0627TK804577 |
IA VF5088 IA FZ9615 |
| February 3, 2025 | T660000679 | NEBRASKA CITY SCALE, NE | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT VANGUARD NATIONAL TRAILER CORPORATION (VNTC) |
1NPXD49X2PD891964 5V8VA5027HM710578 |
IA VF5088 IA VC3490 |
| 395.26B | Motor carrier failed to ensure that the ELD automatically recorded the required data elements. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.24C1II | Driver failed to manually add location description | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| October 4, 2024 | 000P13HXBH | HWY 71 AND 150TH ST, IA | II | 2 | 1 | CARLSON AND SON INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1NPXP4EX4RD602065 1TKJ05337MM095428 |
IA FW8039 IA VC7044 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| July 9, 2024 | HP93284391 | BELLEVILLE, KS | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
1NPXD49X1KD626980 1UYVS2530J3324310 |
IA VE5882 IA VF3715 |
| 393.11TL | Truck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| BAYER PRODUCTION | 1 | February 17, 2026 |
| BIX FAB | 1 | January 30, 2026 |
| GXO LOGISTICS CORN | 1 | January 5, 2026 |
| DC | 1 | April 30, 2024 |
| BAYER PRODUCTION SUPPLY LLC | 1 | December 4, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 6, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 27, 2013 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 28, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 16, 2005 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 20, 1992 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 31, 2015 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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