FRED M LUTH AND SONS INC
30-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Saint Louis, MO. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 4314194
- MC
- MC1757759
- Based
- Saint Louis, MO
- Contact
- 3147713892 · jcull@fredmluth.com
What this carrier is
Hauling building materials and construction materials, FRED M LUTH AND SONS INC operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator from Saint Louis, MO. 30 power units, 90 drivers. The carrier runs local lanes and holds active MC1757759 authority.
Fleet composition on file: 23 owned trucks, 7 owned tractors, 50 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 2,913 motor carriers operating 30 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 21.50 | 27.9% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 9.65 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 2.40 | 41.7% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | 0.0% | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 54.36 | 23.9% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.66 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 30-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, Controlled Substances/Alcohol, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 4314194: 7 inspections across 1 state. Most recent inspection: Mar 5, 2026 in MO.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 4 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 6 |
| Total violations | 11 (5 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash . Most recent: Jul 15, 2024.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs local lanes, primarily intrastate, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with building materials, and construction materials on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (50 trailers against 7 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 2,913 peer carriers operating 30 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 7 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (4 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 11 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running local lanes with 30 power units on file.
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