Mel Easton And Sons Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Council Bluffs, IA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 40 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 2 | 38 | 0 |
| Trailers | 15 | 177 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 40 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 40 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 86% | 89% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 64% | 94% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 83% | 93% | Worse than most peers |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 2 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 23 | 2 | 2 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Feb 16, 2026 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 4, 2026 | MN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jan 13, 2026 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 0 |
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| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 8 | 3.12 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 2 | 0.09 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 | 9.07 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 8 states. Top state IA accounts for 45% of activity. Activity outside home state (IA): 55%.
+3 other states with fewer inspections
| Unsafe Driving |
| 9 |
| 4 |
| 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 19, 2025 |
| IA |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 1 |
| Sep 24, 2025 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 0 |
| Sep 22, 2025 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 19, 2025 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | NE | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 18, 2026 | 39214 | Failed to use caution for hazardous condition | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 3958A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Jan 13, 2026 | 39345B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 13, 2026 | 39522G | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Jan 13, 2026 | 3963A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 13, 2026 | 3965B | Oil and/or grease leak | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Oct 19, 2025 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 39345B2 | Brake hose or tubing chafing and/or kinking | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 39347E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Sep 24, 2025 | 39353B | CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Vehicle Maintenance | — |