Mel Easton and Sons INC Safety Record
DOT# 243805 · Council Bluffs, IA 51503 · 7123664305
Excellent safety record — scored 5/100 (lower is better). This carrier has one of the best inspection records on file.
Last inspected 02/18/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 5/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Mel Easton and Sons INC (DOT# 243805) in Council Bluffs, Iowa has 55 inspections on record with 66 violations and a 3.6% vehicle out-of-service rate and 3 crashes. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 66 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 55 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/18/2026 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/16/2026 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 02/04/2026 | MN | 0 | 0 |
| 01/13/2026 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 10/19/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/24/2025 | IA | 1 | 0 |
| 09/24/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/22/2025 | IA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/19/2025 | IL | 0 | 0 |
| 09/18/2025 | NE | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 3 records
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26-MAR-24 | MN | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 18-FEB-26 | IA | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 04-AUG-25 | NE | 0 | 1 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | West Bend Mutual Insurance Co. | $1,000 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.