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THORSON TRUCKING INC
Sheldon, IA
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 3369256 · MC 1079987
Active
Authority Active
No Safety Rating
Active 6 yrs, 8 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1079987 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
$1,000,000 BIPD
Safety
Not Rated
4 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active for 6 yrs, 8 mo
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- 4 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1079987
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy MCP54895A
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
3369256
MC Number
MC-1079987
Operating Status
Active
Safety Rating
Not Rated
MCS-150 Filed
July 2, 2025
FMCSA Registration
December 12, 2019
Authority Granted
January 3, 2020
Annual Mileage
50,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Location
Sheldon, IA
Email
Cargo Types
General FreightRefrigerated FoodMeat
Safety & Performance
Inspections, violations and crash history
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
4
Driver Inspections
4
Vehicle Inspections
0
Total OOS Orders
0
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance0
Unsafe Driving2
Hours of Service0
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Inspection Trend by Year
2026
2025
Inspection Records (4)
| Date | State | Level | Vehicle | Viol. | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X24D831051 | 0 | Clean |
| December 30, 2025 | OH | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X24D831051 | 1 | Passed |
| October 6, 2025 | MN | Level III — Driver Only | PETERBILT · 1XP5DB9X24D831051 | 0 | Clean |
| August 26, 2025 | IA | Level III — Driver Only | PTRB · 1XP5DB9X24D831051 | 1 | Passed |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN2
IA1
OH1
Fleet & Equipment (3)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~1
of 1 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~2
seen at inspection
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X24D831051 | 4 | — |
| 2012 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2530CU349706 | 3 | — |
| 2016 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1UYVS2532GU491402 | 1 | — |
A vehicle appearing here was recorded in an inspection — it is not proof the carrier still operates it today.
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 3, 2020 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| October 27, 2022 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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Data sourced from FMCSA MCMIS via Socrata. Record last updated: September 6, 2026.
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