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THORWORKS INDUSTRIES INC
DBA: Guard Top
Sandusky, OH
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FMCSA status: Active & Authorized · DOT 389374 · MC 318453
Satisfactory
Active 6 yrs, 1 mo · first granted 1997
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-318453 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Travelers Indemnity Co Of Connecticut
Safety
Satisfactory
11.8% OOS · 35 inspections on record
✓ No risk flags found on authority or insurance records
Vetting notes
- Operating authority active 6 yrs, 1 mo since reinstatement on September 16, 2020; first granted June 5, 1997 (29 yrs, 4 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $1,000,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 20.0% — below the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 35 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC318453
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) · $750,000 required
Insurance on File
Travelers Indemnity Co of Connecticut
BI&PD · $1,000,000 · Policy 2P433646
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$1,000,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
389374
MC Number
MC-318453
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire, Private (property)
MCS-150 Filed
January 16, 2026
FMCSA Registration
April 12, 1990
Authority First Granted
June 5, 1997
Authority Reinstated
September 16, 2020
Annual Mileage
1,022,659 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
2520 Campbell St, Sandusky, OH 44870-5309
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Larry Mullins
Officer 2
Craig Elevich
Cargo Types
General FreightMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceLiquids/GasesLivestockDry BulkBeveragesFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsChemicalsOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
35
Driver Inspections
21
Vehicle Inspections
20
Out-of-Service Violations
6
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance30
Unsafe Driving6
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate20.0% · national avg 20.7%
✓ Below national average
11.8% of 17 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
31st 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
5 of 12 inspections
Unsafe Driving
5 of 19 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 19 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 19 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 19 inspections
Crash History (4)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
4
Crashes
0
Fatalities
1
Injuries
4
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 27, 2026 | OH | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| August 27, 2026 | OH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Not Lighted · Dry |
| January 27, 2026 | IN | — | — | Yes | Snow · Daylight · Ice |
| November 21, 2025 | OH | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
OH16
CA6
KY3
IN2
WV2
MI1
and 1 more state
Fleet & Equipment (41)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~20
of 25 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~21
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
16
Dry Van
8
Semi-trailer
6
Flatbed
3
Full Trailer
2
Chassis / Incomplete
1
Grain / Hopper
1
Not Applicable
1
Pickup
1
Tank
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGED52GSGV8639 | 3 | 1 |
| 2017 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGEDR8HLJC4151 | 2 | — |
| 2000 Freightliner FL112 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUYTWEB2YDH05406 | 2 | — |
| 2016 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y1GM078563 | 2 | — |
| 2013 Mack CXU (Pinnacle) | Tractor · Class 8 | 1M1AW07Y2DM034843 | 2 | 2 |
| 2023 Benson/wabash Aluminium Flatbed | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1TTF482A1P3355212 | 2 | — |
| 2004 Utility Trailer Manufacturer | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1UYFS24854A394810 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 7 | 3ALACXFC7LDKT9082 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Exa Industrial | Grain / Hopper · 42 ft | 3E9J142H8FT034310 | 2 | — |
| 2015 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EHXFN911212 | 2 | — |
Show all 41 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trailmobil | Full Trailer | K41408 | 2 | — |
| 2017 Ford F-450 | Chassis / Incomplete · Class 5 | 1FDUF4GY2HEF49146 | 1 | 1 |
| 2019 Ford F-350 | Pickup · Class 3 | 1FT8W3DT7KED11583 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJGHDV7KLKK2243 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06207T536858 | 1 | — |
| 2007 Great Dane Trailers | Dry Van · 6 ft | 1GRAA06237T536868 | 1 | — |
| Fruehauf | Semi-trailer | 1H4B03422BK007205 | 1 | — |
| Frue | Semi-trailer | 1H4B03428BK011902 | 1 | — |
| 2015 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1HSDJAPR2FH183816 | 1 | 1 |
| 1999 Wabash Wabash National Corporation | Dry Van · 53 ft | 1JJV532W3XL581777 | 1 | — |
| 2005 Kentucky Drop Trailer | Dry Van · 52 ft | 1KKVD52265L216596 | 1 | — |
| Pegasus Va | Semi-trailer | 1P9VE5328CE338616 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 43 ft | 1PMKF4323P1117521 | 1 | — |
| Util | Semi-trailer | 1UYVS2530XC750930 | 1 | 1 |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGED52GDGT9237 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGEDV5GDHP5815 | 1 | — |
| 2015 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJGLDV4FSGC7052 | 1 | — |
| 2019 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR2KSKF0564 | 1 | — |
| 2015 International LF677 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDHSNR5FN681406 | 1 | — |
| 2015 International LF677 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDHSNR7FN681438 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Talbert | Flatbed · 48 ft | 40FL04824S1012611 | 1 | 1 |
| Unpublishe | Semi-trailer | 4FGB440387C096820 | 1 | — |
| 2011 Volvo Truck VNL | Not Applicable · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH2BN534076 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EJ4PN616224 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9TJ4GN950286 | 1 | — |
| Unpublishe | Full Trailer | 508853 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Fruehauf Inc. | Dry Van | 7SMF5EJ20SB001191 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Fruehauf Inc. | Dry Van | 7SMF5EJ24SB001193 | 1 | 1 |
| 2025 Fruehauf Inc. | Dry Van | 7SMF5EJ28SB000158 | 1 | — |
| 2025 Fruehauf Inc. | Dry Van | 7SMF5EJ29SB001190 | 1 | — |
| Frue | Semi-trailer | VVG378801 | 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 (35)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 12, 2026 | 3255001856 | BROADVIEW HEIGHTS OH | I | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO FRUEHAUF |
4V4NC9EH8FN179386 1H4B03428BK011902 |
OH PWW6302 ME 2596822 |
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 390.21TB1-MC | Operating a CMV without legal name or trade name displayed | |||||||||
| October 1, 2026 | UCQO004875 | CA, CA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT TRLR |
1XPBDP9X4MD738449 3E9J142H2JT034425 |
OH PXG1839 ME 5534327 |
| 392.2-SLLEWA1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on an axle/axle groups | |||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSOA | State/Local Laws - State operating authority violation | |||||||||
| August 27, 2026 | 1383000142 | MOUNT CORY OH | I | 3 | — | THORWORKS INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK TRAILMOBIL |
4V4NC9EH2BN534076 K41408 |
OH PWB9854 ME 2596815 |
| 396.7A-UOC | OOSUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 396.7A-UOC | OOSUnsafe Operations - Severe Post Crash Condition | Other Vehicle Defect | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTL | State/Local Laws - Misc. traffic law violation | |||||||||
| July 15, 2026 | 0926000099 | AMHERST OH | III | 1 | — | BEST SAND CORPORATION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER EXA INDUSTRIAL |
1FUYTWEB2YDH05406 3E9J142H8FT034310 |
OH PVL3191 ME 2841047 |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| June 25, 2026 | PSC1550950 | RIPLEY WV | II | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
MACK FRUEHAUF |
1M1AW07Y1GM078563 1H4B03422BK007205 |
OH PWW6301 ME 2596821 |
| April 8, 2026 | 3267001359 | BROADVIEW HTS. OH | II | 2 | 1 | — | Truck Tractor Trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FRUEHAUF INC. |
3AKJGED52GSGV8639 7SMF5EJ24SB001193 |
OH PWW6305 ME 5415594 |
| 393.207F-SDAS | OOSSuspension - Deflated air suspension | Suspension | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| February 19, 2026 | 7926006394 | ANGOLA IN | III | 4 | — | SHETLER'S SUPPLIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FRUEHAUF INC. |
1FUJGHDV7KLKK2243 7SMF5EJ28SB000158 |
OH PXA9522 ME 5415588 |
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| 395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| January 14, 2026 | 1845000291 | MONROEVILLE OH | III | 1 | — | JONESHAMILTON CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER GREAT DANE TRAILERS |
3AKJGED52GSGV8639 1GRAA06207T536858 |
OH PWW6305 ME 258507F |
| 392.16-D | Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Seat Belt | ||||||||
| January 13, 2026 | 3291000347 | PAULDING OH | III | — | — | SPINDRIFT BEVERAGE CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER FRUEHAUF INC. |
3AKJGED52GDGT9237 7SMF5EJ29SB001190 |
OH PWW6306 ME 5415591 |
| November 13, 2025 | 3272001288 | NORWALK OH | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER BENSON/WABASH |
1FUJGEDR8HLJC4151 1TTF482A1P3355212 |
OH PXA9523 ME 5312081 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| SPECIALTY MINERALS | 2 | July 28, 2025 |
| BEST SAND CORPORATION | 1 | July 15, 2026 |
| SHETLER'S SUPPLIES | 1 | February 19, 2026 |
| JONESHAMILTON CO | 1 | January 14, 2026 |
| SPINDRIFT BEVERAGE CO | 1 | January 13, 2026 |
| THORSPORTS | 1 | November 25, 2024 |
| THOR MOTORSPORTS | 1 | September 25, 2024 |
| TRINSEO | 1 | September 5, 2024 |
| AMERICAN LUMBER AND PLYWOOD | 1 | October 31, 2023 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| September 16, 2020 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| September 16, 2020 | Active REINSTATED | Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods) |
| September 8, 2020 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| April 14, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 10, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 15, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| November 10, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| January 29, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| December 29, 2014 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 12, 2010 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| September 8, 2020 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| August 4, 2020 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| May 22, 2006 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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