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Freight Carrier · Madison, IN

MASON AND MEFFORD

Name: MASON AND MEFFORD
Address: 3705 N SHUN PIKE ROAD, MADISON, IN, 47250, US
Telephone: (812) 273-6171

3705 N SHUN PIKE ROAD · Madison, IN 47250

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #259101
USDOT #504629 USDOT Active

64
Power Units
45
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

MASON AND MEFFORD is a Madison, IN freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Indiana. This company has 64 truck(s) in their fleet and 45 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-259101 and their USDOT number is 504629.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/22/2025 · last updated Jun 29, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 05/22/2025
MCS-150 Mileage 3,609,447 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
Motor Vehicles
Driveaway/Towaway
Machinery, Large Objects
Paper Products

Safety Record

12 Severe Violations Updated Jul 18, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
2
Injury
3
Tow
6
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 1.5 11 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.13 2 Vehicle Maintenance 4.89 17 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

62
Total
33
Clean
29
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 33 unique codes

Critical 9

392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak4× OOS×4 SW 8
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS3× OOS×3 SW 8
393.100B-CCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken1× OOS×1 SW 2
392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 5

392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 7
392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7
392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit6× SW 4
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
392.2-SLLUPState/Local Laws - Unlawfully parking /leaving vehicle on roadway1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
395.22H3-ELDMFHOS (ELD) - In-Vehicle Information - Failing to have an instruction sheet for the driver describing ELD malfunction reporting requirements and recordkeeping procedures during ELD malfunctions1× SW 1

Hazardous Materials 3

397.7B-HMDPHM (Driving & Parking) - Driver parked a motor vehicle containing HM other than Division 1.1, 1.2, or 1.3 on or within 5 feet of the travelled portion of a public street/highway1× SW 6
172.519D1-HMPMCHM (Placarding) - The background color, symbol, text, numerals and inner border on a placard must be as specified in 172.521 through 172.560 of this subpart, as appropriate1× SW 5
177.840G-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Liquid discharge valve not closed during the transportation of Class 2 hazardous materials1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 14

393.11A1-LCHLLighting - Lamps improper color, height, location.1× SW 6
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection4× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
393.48A-BMBCAll Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s)1× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
393.55D1-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 and each single unit CMV on or after 1998.1× SW 4
393.55D2-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 2001 for towed vehicle.1× SW 4
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 19981× SW 4
393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
392.9A2-CCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured1× SW 1
393.78A-WSWashers - Inoperative washing system.1× SW 1
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
393.3-SVExternal sun visor obstructs the drivers view1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

MASON AND MEFFORD
3705 N SHUN PIKE ROAD
MADISON, IN 47250

Mailing Address

Same as physical.

Location on Map

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Related Companies

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MASON & MEFFORD INC Madison, IN	USDOT Active AUTHORIZED FOR:	0	—	668615	2243756
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MASON AND MEFFORD

About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 33 unique codes

Critical 9

Unsafe Driving 5

Hours of Service 2

Hazardous Materials 3

Vehicle Maintenance 14

Locations

Location on Map

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