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THORNTON TRUCKING LLC
Troy, MO
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
70.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 98% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 1874333 · MC 676712
No Safety Rating
Active 17 yrs, 3 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-676712 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
70.0% OOS · 16 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
70.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 98% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 17 yrs, 3 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Driver out-of-service rate 50.0% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 66.7% — above the 20.7% national average
- 16 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC676712
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-ZG7661
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
1874333
MC Number
MC-676712
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
May 5, 2025
FMCSA Registration
April 6, 2009
Authority Granted
July 27, 2009
Annual Mileage
400,354 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
540 Davis Rd, Troy, MO 63379
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Larry Thornton Jr.
Cargo Types
Building MaterialsGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkConstruction MaterialsGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
16
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
13
Out-of-Service Violations
12
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance39
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (44.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate66.7% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (46.0pp higher)
70.0% of 10 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
98th percentile among carriers with 10–24 inspections (lower is better).
CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA roadside inspection records, not an FMCSA score.
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Violation Rate by Category
Share of roadside inspections in FMCSA's rolling 24-month window that found a violation in each category. The individual violations are listed under each inspection in Inspection Details below. None of this is the basis of the safety rating, which comes from an on-site compliance review.
Vehicle Maintenance
9 of 9 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 10 inspections
Hours of Service
0 of 10 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 10 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 10 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 18, 2026 | MO | — | — | Yes | Rain · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MO12
AR1
KY1
Fleet & Equipment (15)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 6 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~9
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dump
6
Tractor
6
Semi-trailer
3
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X7CD161293 | 5 | 2 |
| 2020 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X3LJ399844 | 3 | 2 |
| 2017 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X1HJ164799 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 Midwest Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 4M9DS4020P1017062 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 Midwest Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 4M9DS4023P1017217 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Clement Industries Clement | Dump · 40 ft | 5C2BR40B2PM012324 | 2 | 1 |
| 2021 Clement Industries Clement | Dump · 45 ft | 5C2BR45B6MM011634 | 2 | 2 |
| Superior T | Semi-trailer | 1S9DS3922HE573022 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Kenworth T680 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XKYD49X6MJ446351 | 1 | 1 |
| 2013 Peterbilt 386 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPHD49X0DD185551 | 1 | — |
Show all 15 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 Peterbilt 384 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPVDU9X59D789946 | 1 | — |
| 2017 Midwest Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 4M9DS402XH1017054 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 4MPUB2529H1006987 | 1 | 1 |
| Clement-br | Semi-trailer | 5C2BR45P8MM011694 | 1 | — |
| 2010 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 39 ft | 5MADN392XAC017017 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Inspection Details
Each roadside inspection with its violations
Inspection Records (16)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 19, 2026 | 0242001186 | BOONVILLE MO | II | 4 | — | — | Truck Tractor Trailer |
PETERBILT MIDWEST TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPBD49X7LD661699 4M9DS4020P1017062 |
MO 86AS7R MO 35M7DL |
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| October 16, 2026 | W134009259 | STEELE MO | III | — | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MIDWEST TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPBD49X7LD661699 4M9DS4020P1017062 |
MO 86AS7R MO 35M7DL |
| September 15, 2026 | 5745003772 | ST. LOUIS MO | III | 2 | 1 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
1XKYD49X3LJ399844 5C2BR45B6MM011634 |
MO 22KT1W MO 67M7PX |
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS4 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 15 or more miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| June 15, 2026 | 3854001282 | PACIFIC MO | II | 3 | 2 | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
1XKYD49X6MJ446351 5C2BR40B2PM012324 |
MO 22KT2W MO 17M2MM |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| March 5, 2026 | 3725001792 | EUREKA MO | II | 4 | 1 | SCRAP MART | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH CLEMENT INDUSTRIES |
1XKYD49X3LJ399844 5C2BR45B6MM011634 |
MO 22KT1W MO 67M7PX |
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| March 4, 2026 | W103000171 | FORISTELL MO | II | 3 | 1 | MAW | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH MIDWEST TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XKYD49X1HJ164799 4M9DS4020P1017062 |
MO 18KS9M MO 35M7DL |
| 393.9A-LSLIWR | OOSLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| February 11, 2026 | W140001391 | WRIGHT CITY MO | II | 3 | — | SCRAP MART | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
KENWORTH CLEMENT-BR |
1XKYD49X3LJ399844 5C2BR45P8MM011694 |
MO 22KT1W MO NO PLATE |
| 392.2-SLLSWZ | State/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone | Speeding 4 | ||||||||
| 393.55C1-B | Air Brake - Truck-tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997, not equipped with an ABS system. System does not function or indicates a fault. | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| December 22, 2025 | 3725001711 | EUREKA MO | II | 9 | 2 | METAL RECYCLERS OF LITTLE ROCK | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT SUPERIOR T |
1XPHD49X7CD161293 1S9DS3922HE573022 |
MO 86AS7R MO 66M1GC |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9B-LRLIWR | OOSLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| October 29, 2025 | W102007285 | MAYVIEW MO | I | 2 | — | N/A | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPHD49X0DD185551 5MADN392XAC017017 |
MO 73KS5V MO 83M4PH |
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| April 25, 2025 | W119000727 | FORISTELL MO | II | 3 | 2 | MIGHTY RIVER RECYCLING LLC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT UNPUBLISHE |
1XPHD49X7CD161293 4MPUB2529H1006987 |
MO 86AS7R MO 94L7ST |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLIRP | State/Local Laws - IRP apportioned tag or registration violation | |||||||||
Shippers Seen at Inspections
Shipper names recorded by roadside inspectors over roughly the last three years. Only inspected loads appear, so this is a sample of who the carrier hauls for, not a complete customer list. Names are as entered at the roadside; blanks and placeholders such as “N/A” or “same as carrier” are left out.
| Shipper | Inspections | Most recent |
|---|---|---|
| SCRAP MART | 3 | March 5, 2026 |
| MAW | 1 | March 4, 2026 |
| METAL RECYCLERS OF LITTLE ROCK | 1 | December 22, 2025 |
| MIGHTY RIVER RECYCLING LLC | 1 | April 25, 2025 |
| METRO SCRAP METAL | 1 | March 19, 2025 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 27, 2009 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 30, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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