FMCSA Carrier Profile
THOMAS E STRAIN
DBA: Tom Strain & Sons
Toledo, OH
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 327182
Active
Conditional
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Conditional
3 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Conditional
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 150.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- 3 FMCSA inspections on record
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
327182
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Conditional
Entity Type
Individual
MCS-150 Filed
April 1, 2026
FMCSA Registration
September 14, 1988
Annual Mileage
30,000 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Location
Toledo, OH
Email
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Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
3
Driver Inspections
2
Vehicle Inspections
2
Total OOS Orders
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance7
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate50.0% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (44.5pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate150.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (129.3pp higher)
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
2024
Inspection Records (3)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | OH | Level II — Walk-Around | STERLING T · 2FWYJXYB2XAB37439 | 4 | 1 OOS |
| March 19, 2025 | MD | Level I — Full | FRHT · 1FUJAPAV25DU25443 | 3 | 2 OOS |
| April 12, 2024 | KY | Level III — Driver Only | — | 0 | 1 OOS |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
KY1
MD1
OH1
Fleet & Equipment (4)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~2
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Dry Van
2
Tractor
2
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 Freightliner FLD132 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAPAV25DU25443 | 1 | 1 |
| 2011 Wabash Vans Dry Van Duraplate | Dry Van · 48 ft | 1JJV482D1BL406578 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Trailmobile Trailmobile Trailer | Dry Van | 1PT011NJ9S9011548 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Sterling Truck A9513 | Tractor · Class 8 | 2FWYJXYB2XAB37439 | 1 | 1 |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Last updated: September 3, 2026.
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