Mitzel & Sons INC
Aberdeen, SD
Mitzel & Sons INC is an active motor carrier based in Aberdeen, SD, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 812 and MC 240347. It reports 6 power units and 6 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 3 roadside inspections, a 100% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
Equipment on record
FMCSA data updated Oct 7, 2026
Company
- USDOT
- 812
- MC
- 240347
- Status
- Active
- Type
- Motor Carrier
- Operation
- Interstate
- Hazmat
- No
- Based in
- Aberdeen, SD
- Registered
- 1974 (52 yrs)
Fleet
- Power units
- 6
- Drivers
- 6
- CDL drivers
- 6
- Annual miles
- 93,643 (2025)
- Equipment
- Hopper / Grain
Safety (24 months)
- Safety rating
- Not rated
- Inspections
- 3
- Vehicle OOS rate
- 100% (nat'l 22.9%)
- Crashes
- 0
- Injury crashes
- 0
What this FMCSA record shows
- Next biennial MCS-150 update due: February 2027 (set by USDOT 812's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed August 26, 2025.
- Registered with FMCSA in June 1974, about 52 years ago, so it is past the 18-month new-entrant period.
- Reported 93,643 fleet miles in 2025, about 15,600 miles per power unit.
- 403 other USDOT registrations list Aberdeen, SD as their physical address.
Equipment
What Mitzel & Sons INC runs, and the government record each item comes from (6 of its VINs decoded):
- Hopper / Grain Confirmed by VIN 1 grain, chip, or gravel trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 6 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Trailers | 20 | 0 | 0 | 20 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Mitzel & Sons INC is authorized to transport the following 5 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 6
MCS-150 Mileage: 93,643 miles (2025)
Driver Information
6
Total Drivers
6
CDL Drivers
3
Interstate Drivers
3
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by MITZEL & SONS INC
3 trucks and 3 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 28, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Mack, Midland In, Wilson Trailer Co.. Equipment breakdown: 3 TRUCK TRACTOR, 3 SEMI-TRAILER. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 50% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 50% |
Trailers (3 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 3 |
| Wilson | 2 |
| Midland In | 1 |
| Grain, Chip, or Gravel Trailer | 1 |
| 43 ft | 1 |
| 3 axles | 1 |
| 2 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (4 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Mack | 3 | 50% |
| Midland In | 1 | 17% |
| Wilson Trailer Co. | 1 | 17% |
| Wilson | 1 | 17% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
Vehicles, VINs & license plates (6)
| VIN | Plate | State | Year / make | Type | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1M1AN4GY7RM044124 | PR49528 | SD | 2024 Mack | Truck Tractor | 1 | May 2026 |
| 2MFB2S6C2RR010543 | 25939P | SD | Midland In | Semi-trailer | 1 | May 2026 |
| 1M1AW07Y3FM045935 | PR26648 | SD | 2015 Mack | Truck Tractor | 1 | Jan 2025 |
| 4WW4432A1G7711171 | 99013 | SD | 2016 Wilson Trailer Co. | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jan 2025 |
| 1M1AW07Y6HM079872 | PR32198 | SD | 2017 Mack | Truck Tractor | 1 | Jan 2025 |
| 1W18513A7K2271178 | U178250 | SD | 2019 Wilson | Semi-trailer | 1 | Jan 2025 |
Recent active vehicles (6 shown)
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — check a given VIN's open recalls with the manufacturer's dealer.
Dispatch Services in SD
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Safety Performance
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
3
Inspections
24 months
20
Violations
Total found
1
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.3%)
✗ Worse than national average (+77.1%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/28/2026 | SD | Driver Only | 6 | ✓ |
| 01/22/2025 | SD | Driver Only | 12 | ✓ |
| 01/03/2025 | ND | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
24-month inspection window. Updated daily.
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$300,000
NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | 91X | WN330077 | $300,000 | 07/16/2022 |
View Insurance History (15 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | TSL00003101 | 07/16/1999 | 08/19/2001 | TERM/CANCL | |
| MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | TSM-0000163 | 07/16/2001 | 08/18/2002 | TERM/CANCL | |
| INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IN-200168-01 | 07/16/2002 | 08/13/2009 | TERM/CANCL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | IMP 1189234 | 07/16/2002 | 08/12/2004 | CANCEL | |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | NDP-000156-01 | 07/16/2013 | 08/11/2016 | TERM/CANCL | |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | AE-000033-01 | 07/16/2016 | 07/17/2019 | TERM/CANCL | |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | AE-000033-04 | 07/16/2019 | 07/16/2022 | CANCEL | |
| AEGIS SECURITY INSURANCE COMPANY | AE-000033-01 | 07/16/2016 | 07/16/2019 | TERM/REPL | |
| STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO., INC. | NDP-000156-01 | 07/16/2013 | 07/16/2016 | TERM/REPL | |
| MAIDEN REINSURANCE COMPANY | MR-300015-01 | 07/16/2009 | 07/16/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| INTEGON NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | IN-200168-01 | 07/16/2002 | 07/16/2009 | TERM/REPL | |
| MGA INSURANCE COMPANY, INC. | TSM-0000163 | 07/16/2001 | 07/16/2002 | TERM/REPL | |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | TSL00003101 | 07/16/1999 | 07/16/2001 | TERM/REPL | |
| EVEREST NATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 0800000289-961 | 07/16/1996 | 07/16/1999 | TERM/REPL | |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RT201203 | 11/15/1994 | 07/16/1996 | CANCEL |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does MITZEL & SONS INC operate?
MITZEL & SONS INC's equipment on government records: Hopper / Grain (1 grain, chip, or gravel trailer confirmed by VIN from roadside inspections).
Is MITZEL & SONS INC's authority currently active?
MITZEL & SONS INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
When is Mitzel & Sons INC's next MCS-150 update due?
Next biennial MCS-150 update due: February 2027 (set by USDOT 812's last two digits under 49 CFR 390.19). Last update filed August 26, 2025.
What is Mitzel & Sons INC's safety record?
It reports 6 power units and 6 drivers. In the last 24 months it had 3 roadside inspections, a 100% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.9%) and no reported crashes.
Roadside Inspection History 3 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
MITZEL & SONS INC has been inspected 3 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in SD, ND. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 33%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 392.2-SLLEWA3 — 10 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-28 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 6 | — |
| 2025-01-22 | SD | Level 3 · Driver-only | 12 | — |
| 2025-01-03 | ND | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
Most-Cited Violations
Top 6 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
2 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for MITZEL & SONS INC, of which 1 (50%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 |
Rolling 24-month summary. Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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FMCSA Safety Measurement System (SMS) BASICs
FMCSA's figures for this carrier from 3 roadside inspections in the 24-month SMS window (0 driver and 1 vehicle out-of-service inspections). For property carriers FMCSA publishes the BASIC measure but, under the 2015 FAST Act, not the percentile or alert status, so none is shown here.
| BASIC | FMCSA measure | Inspections with a violation | Acute/critical violation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 0 | 0 | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 0 | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0 | No |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0 | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 12 | 1 | No |
A measure is FMCSA's time- and severity-weighted violation rate for that category; 0 means no qualifying violations. Acute/critical means a violation confirmed in an FMCSA investigation. Refreshed monthly.
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