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THOMAS BROTHERS EQUIPMENT RENTAL CO
Tracy, CA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 94% 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 registration · no operating authority · DOT 2701972
Active
No Safety Rating
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Not Rated
42.3% OOS · 36 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
42.3% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 94% of carriers with a comparable number of inspections. This is a CarrierChk calculation from FMCSA inspection records, not an FMCSA rating.
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 34.8% — above the 20.7% national average
- 36 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
2701972
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
FMCSA Registration
June 12, 2015
Annual Mileage
0 mi (0)
Contact Information
Location
Tracy, CA
Cargo Types
Other Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
36
Driver Inspections
16
Vehicle Inspections
32
Out-of-Service Violations
16
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance61
Unsafe Driving3
Hours of Service1
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate34.8% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (14.1pp higher)
42.3% of 26 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
94th percentile among carriers with 25–99 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
21 of 25 inspections
Unsafe Driving
2 of 28 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 28 inspections
Driver Fitness
2 of 28 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 28 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
1
Injuries
0
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 26, 2024 | CA | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
CA35
Fleet & Equipment (13)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~8
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
5
Semi-trailer
3
Truck
3
Flatbed
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGBDV2FLGE1666 | 6 | 4 |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 8 | 1FVHCYCY0GHGY9745 | 6 | 2 |
| 2013 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TKA04826DM021184 | 5 | 2 |
| Trlk | Semi-trailer | 1TKA048288M045089 | 5 | 2 |
| 2017 Kenworth T3 Series | Truck · Class 7 | 2NKHHJ7X0HM158033 | 5 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 1FVACXDT4GHGV5015 | 4 | — |
| 2015 Trail King Industries | Flatbed · 51 ft | 1TKA05120FM095851 | 4 | 3 |
| 2017 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HCDJSNRXHL672442 | 4 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV9GSHV6003 | 3 | 3 |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGED66FSGF3690 | 2 | — |
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| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDVXDSBZ6067 | 1 | — |
| Trlk | Semi-trailer | LN2UT1118BZ125545 | 1 | — |
| Trlk | Semi-trailer | TTKA04826DM024184 | 1 | 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 (36)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 11, 2026 | UDP0006902 | CA, CA | III | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHJ7X0HM158033 |
CA 45995E4 |
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| July 21, 2026 | UECE008474 | CA, CA | I | 4 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYCY0GHGY9745 |
CA 51669L3 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LRR | Lighting - Reflex reflector(s) missing or improper | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) missing | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| July 16, 2026 | NE1M008390 | CA, CA | I | 5 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
3AKJGEDV9GSHV6003 1TKA05120FM095851 |
CA 9H08749 CA 4SS7860 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSML | Lighting - Side marker lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| June 26, 2026 | NE1M008296 | CA, CA | I | 4 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1FUJGBDV2FLGE1666 1TKA04826DM021184 |
CA 9F08887 CA 4WH3809 |
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.53B-B | Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.5B-L | Lubrication - Oil or grease leak | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| June 9, 2026 | UCOD000144 | CA, CA | II | 4 | 1 | THOMAS BROTHERS EQUIPMENT RENTAL CO | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHJ7X0HM158033 |
CA 45995E4 |
| 393.207A-SUBL | OOSSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing. | Suspension | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
| 393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| May 22, 2026 | UEV6005372 | CA, CA | I | 1 | — | — | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHJ7X0HM158033 |
CA 45995E4 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| March 6, 2026 | UE7Q000724 | CHOWCHILLA RIVER IF, CA | III | 2 | — | N/A | Straight Truck |
KENWORTH |
2NKHHJ7X0HM158033 |
CA 45995E4 |
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| February 11, 2026 | UD4G004316 | CORDELIA IF, CA | II | 5 | 1 | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVHCYCY0GHGY9745 |
CA 51669L3 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TAOBETA | Tires - All others, more than one ply is exposed in the sidewall and the area exceeds 2 square inches. | Tires | ||||||||
| January 21, 2026 | UEHM001835 | I 80 W/B ANTELOPE SCALES, CA | II | 7 | — | — | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
1FVACXDT4GHGV5015 |
CA 41007Z2 |
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.95B | Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LFTSI | Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative | Lighting | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LIL | Lighting - Identification lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LCL | Lighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LLPL | Lighting - License plate lamp inoperative | Clearance Identification Lamps/Other | ||||||||
| December 4, 2025 | UEHM001697 | I 80 W/B ANTELOPE SCALES, CA | II | 7 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER TRAIL KING INDUSTRIES |
1FUJGBDV2FLGE1666 1TKA04826DM021184 |
CA 9F08887 CA 4WH3809 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.100B-C | OOSCargo - Cargo not secured to prevent leaking/spilling/blowing/falling from CMV | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| 393.9A-HLLH | Lighting - Headlamp(s) fail to operate on low and high beam | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| 393.30-B | Battery - Not protected | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 393.9A-LSLI | Lighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLL | State/Local Laws - | |||||||||
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