Mel Easton and Sons Inc
Mel Easton and Sons Inc (USDOT 243805) runs 40 power units and 34 drivers based in Council Bluffs, IA, with active operating authority as a motor carrier of property under MC-173948. The earliest grant on file is from June 1984, 42 years, 4 months ago. $1,000,000 of liability coverage is on file with West Bend Mutual Insurance Co.
Operating authority
| Docket | Authority | Status | Insurance required | On file |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC-173948 | Motor carrier of property | Active | $1,000,000 liability | $1,000,000 liability |
Earliest grant on file: Jun 20, 1984 (42 years, 4 months ago).
Insurance and bonds on file
| Type | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Cancellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BIPD) · form 91X | West Bend Mutual Insurance Co. | $1,000,000 | Mar 1, 2023 | — |
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Authority history
| Date | Docket | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 7, 2023 | MC-173948 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Mar 7, 2023 | MC-173948 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Mar 6, 2023 | MC-173948 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Mar 6, 2023 | MC-173948 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Mar 10, 2011 | MC-173948 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Mar 2, 2011 | MC-173948 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Apr 22, 1991 | MC-173948 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
| Mar 8, 1989 | MC-173948 | Discontinued revocation · contract carrier |
| Mar 8, 1989 | MC-173948 | Discontinued revocation · common carrier |
| Feb 27, 1989 | MC-173948 | Involuntary revocation · contract carrier |
| Feb 27, 1989 | MC-173948 | Involuntary revocation · common carrier |
| Jun 20, 1984 | MC-173948 | Granted · motor carrier of property |
Registration
| USDOT number | 243805 |
|---|---|
| USDOT status | Active |
| MC number | MC-173948 |
| Legal name | Mel Easton and Sons Inc |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Classification | Authorized for hire |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Location | Council Bluffs, Iowa 51503 |
| USDOT added | Mar 16, 1984 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Mar 26, 2026 |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory · Dec 8, 1992 |
Fleet
| Power units | 40 |
|---|---|
| Trucks | 40 |
| Drivers | 34 · 34 with a CDL |
| Annual miles | 1,842,496 · 2025 |
Cargo carried
General freight, Metal: sheets, coils, rolls, Building materials, Fresh produce, Grain, feed, hay, Meat, Refrigerated food, Beverages, Paper products, Agricultural/farm supplies, Construction, misc. product
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