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MASON BROS COMPANY INC
Wadena, MN
CarrierChk vetting signal
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 366386
Active
Satisfactory
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
14.3% OOS · 43 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- Registered with FMCSA as a private carrier — not registered to haul other companies' freight for hire
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 21.4% — above the 20.7% national average
- 43 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
366386
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
May 30, 2024
FMCSA Registration
September 19, 1989
Annual Mileage
2,363,000 mi (2023)
Contact Information
Address
222 N E 4th St, Wadena, MN 56482
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Gary Carsten
Officer 2
Ric Harrison
Cargo Types
General FreightHousehold GoodsFresh ProducePassengersRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsMeat
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
43
Driver Inspections
35
Vehicle Inspections
18
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance34
Unsafe Driving16
Hours of Service7
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate21.4% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (0.7pp higher)
14.3% of 28 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
43rd percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
9 of 14 inspections
Unsafe Driving
10 of 29 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 29 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 29 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 29 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
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 5, 2026 | MN | — | — | Yes | Other · Dark - Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN19
WI8
IA2
MI2
SD2
Fleet & Equipment (45)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~23
of 48 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~22
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
22
Tractor
21
Not Applicable
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2536R2051102 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV4KSKG4126 | 3 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2484P2825101 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2484R2051001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2486FU320101 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530P2827401 | 2 | 1 |
| 2013 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2531DU609001 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLD67FSGD2576 | 2 | — |
| 2024 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV0RSVF5331 | 2 | 1 |
| 2025 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV3SSWD8435 | 2 | — |
Show all 45 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH0JN890623 | 2 | 2 |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2FN933298 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH4PN631044 | 2 | — |
| 2008 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYBS88HZ86564 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1GRAA96299B704770 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2480BM190424 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2480N2695301 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2483GU656502 | 1 | — |
| 2009 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS24849M786601 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2484S2454501 | 1 | — |
| 2026 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2484T2524001 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2486EU790501 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2486P2825102 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2486R2051002 | 1 | 1 |
| 2015 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1UYVS2488FU320102 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532P2827402 | 1 | — |
| 2022 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2533N2695201 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534R2051101 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2534S2454601 | 1 | — |
| 2027 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2539V2683702 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGBDV9GSGX9373 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGED67FSGC2092 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV4GSGW3535 | 1 | — |
| 2014 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV8ESFY0526 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV0KSKL6134 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV1MSMK7113 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV3MSMK6982 | 1 | — |
| 2021 Freightliner Cascadia | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 3AKJHLDV3MSMK9493 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2PN631043 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3FN912864 | 1 | — |
| 2024 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH3RN638912 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH5FN912865 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7JN897844 | 1 | — |
| 2018 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EH0JN894059 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EH7KN902384 | 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 (43)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 7, 2026 | 1661001469 | MAPLE GROVE MN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH4PN631044 1UYVS2539V2683702 |
MN PAT7789 MN STF1713 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| August 21, 2026 | 171L000234 | IA, IA | III | 1 | — | MASON CROS COMPANY | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHLDV3MSMK9493 1UYVS2488FU320102 |
MN PAW7089 MN 1727STV |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| August 12, 2026 | LAUEJ02475 | MI, MI | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH4PN631044 1UYVS2534S2454601 |
MN PAT7789 MN STC3445 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 395.24D-ELDPT | HOS (ELD) - On request by an authorized safety official, a driver must produce and transfer from an ELD the driver's hours of service records in accordance with t | Fail to transfer ELD records | ||||||||
| July 6, 2026 | 0263001368 | RAMSEY MN | III | 2 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4WC9EH0JN894059 1UYVS2539V2683702 |
MN PAS1178 MN STF1793 |
| 392.2-SLLFC | State/Local Laws - Following too closely | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| May 22, 2026 | 2628006046 | SOUTH RANGE WI | II | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHLDV3SSWD8435 1UYVS2484T2524001 |
MN PAW4878 MN STE6653 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 26, 2026 | 0574000843 | CARLTON MN | II | 6 | 1 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH0JN890623 1UYVS2536R2051102 |
MN PAT7762 MN STB4946 |
| 395.8E-HOSPDOOS | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain: | False Log | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LRLI | Lighting - Tail lamp - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 395.34A1-ELDDFN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failed to note the malfunction of the ELD and provide written notice of the malfunction to the motor carrier within 24 hours | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| March 19, 2026 | 2918000146 | HAYWARD WI | II | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHLDV0RSVF5331 1UYVS2484R2051001 |
MN PAV9615 MN STB4943 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA2 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 2501-5000 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| March 5, 2026 | 0191000643 | HOWARD LAKE MN | I | 6 | 1 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4NC9EH5FN912865 1UYVS2486R2051002 |
MN PAV9613 MN STB4944 |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALR | OOSAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.201A-VURB | OOSVan/OT Trailers - Upper rail buckled/cracked and has missing adjacent roof bows. | Cab Body Frame | ||||||||
| 393.45D-BAAL | OOSAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 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 24, 2026 | 1664000872 | SAGINAW MN | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
3AKJHLDV3MSMK6982 1UYVS2484S2454501 |
MN PAW7090 MN STC3444 |
| February 6, 2026 | 0317000820 | NORTH BRANCH MN | III | 3 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UTILITY TRAILER MANUFACTURER |
4V4WC9EH7KN902384 1UYVS2480BM190424 |
MN PAW4888 MN STA6288 |
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | EOBR Related | ||||||||
| 395.22H1-ELDNUM | HOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - No user's manual for the driver describing how to operate the ELD. (May be electronic) | EOBR Related | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| MASON CROS COMPANY | 1 | August 21, 2026 |
| MASON BROTHERS | 1 | July 29, 2025 |
| MASON BROTHRS | 1 | May 22, 2025 |
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