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THOMAS TRUCKING LLC
Smithland, KY
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% 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 4240163 · MC 1641934
No Safety Rating
Active 2 yrs, 5 mo
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-1641934 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Benchmark Insurance Company
Safety
Not Rated
60.0% OOS · 7 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
60.0% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 88% 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 2 yrs, 5 mo
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 60.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 7 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC1641934
Common Carrier
Insurance on File
BENCHMARK INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy FLCA-1926-05960
UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA981340095
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
4240163
MC Number
MC-1641934
Safety Rating
Not Rated
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
March 24, 2026
FMCSA Registration
May 14, 2024
Authority Granted
June 3, 2024
Annual Mileage
50,000 mi (2024)
Contact Information
Address
102 Smith St, Smithland, KY 42081
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Addie Thomas
Officer 2
Martin Thomas
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsConstruction Materials
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
7
Driver Inspections
3
Vehicle Inspections
7
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance14
Unsafe Driving0
Hours of Service6
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate60.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (39.3pp higher)
60.0% of 5 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
88th percentile among carriers with 5–9 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
4 of 5 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 5 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 5 inspections
Driver Fitness
1 of 5 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 5 inspections
Crash History (2)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
2
Crashes
0
Fatalities
2
Injuries
2
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | MI | — | 1 | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Dry |
| February 9, 2026 | TX | — | 1 | 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
MO2
IL1
KY1
TN1
WV1
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~5
of 5 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~3
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Flatbed
3
Tractor
3
Straight Truck
1
Truck
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 Fontaine Trailer Co. | Flatbed · 48 ft | 13N148204D1559955 | 2 | 2 |
| 2016 International LF687 | Tractor · Class 8 | 3HSDJSNR5GN207154 | 2 | 2 |
| 2000 Freightliner Long Conv. | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUPCDZB2YLB89225 | 1 | 1 |
| 2021 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A21MR054869 | 1 | — |
| 2013 Reitnouer Inc | Flatbed · 48 ft | 1RNF48A2XDR027346 | 1 | 1 |
| 2018 Freightliner Cascadia | Tractor · Class 8 | 3AKJHHDR5JSJX2154 | 1 | — |
| Frht | Straight Truck | 3ALACWFC55PDUK148 | 1 | — |
| 2023 Freightliner M2 | Truck · Class 6 | 3ALACWFC5PDUK1489 | 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 (7)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 22, 2026 | V262653552 | TX, TX | II | — | — | HYDRO ALUMINUM | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
— REITNOUER INC |
1FUJAPCK35DU52847 1RNF48A21MR054869 |
KY 009651A KY 91755T |
| March 6, 2026 | I3A0862179 | ARDMORE TN | I | 7 | 2 | FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3HSDJSNR5GN207154 13N148204D1559955 |
KY 013257A KY F9P596 |
| 396.3A1-BOS | OOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination | Brake Out Of Service | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.48A-BIBD | Drum Brake - Inoperative other than a steering axle | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.45D-B | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| December 5, 2025 | W230004187 | MINER MO | II | 5 | 2 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
INTERNATIONAL FONTAINE TRAILER CO. |
3HSDJSNR5GN207154 13N148204D1559955 |
KY 013257A KY F9P596 |
| 392.9A2-C | OOSCargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | General Securement | ||||||||
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 393.95A3 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no visual indicator | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 393.60C | Windshield - Damaged or Discolored | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| July 3, 2025 | W134008595 | STEELE MO | II | 8 | 3 | LOGISTEC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
1FUPCDZB2YLB89225 1RNF48A2XDR027346 |
KY 009703A KY 91751T |
| 395.3A2-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driver driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.3A3I-HOSPDIT | OOSHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty at the time of inspection. Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 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-SLLEWG1 | State/Local Laws - Excessive weight - 1-2500 lbs over on allowable gross weight | |||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| 395.3A2-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Tim | Hours | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| April 2, 2025 | 5005430068 | 031 - MARYVILLE - I-55/70 S/B, IL | I | 1 | — | LIPPERT PLANT | Straight Truck |
FRHT |
3ALACWFC55PDUK148 |
TN H476239 |
| 393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | Lighting | ||||||||
| March 12, 2025 | PSC1500895 | HURRICANE WV | II | 1 | — | TRADEWINDS DISTRIBUTI0NS CO | Straight Truck |
FREIGHTLINER |
3ALACWFC5PDUK1489 |
KY 7VYXPF |
| 391.41A-MCPC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial motor vehicle without showing proof of a valid medical certification upon request, but presents proof prior to com | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| July 24, 2024 | CV42255119 | KUTTAWA, KY | I | 2 | — | SHORELINE STEEL | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
FREIGHTLINER REITNOUER INC |
3AKJHHDR5JSJX2154 1RNF48A21MR054869 |
KY A98040 KY 91755T |
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain | |||||||||
| 390.19B2-BIENNIAL | Motor Carrier failed to file biennial FMCSA registration update as required | |||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| HYDRO ALUMINUM | 1 | October 22, 2026 |
| FRIEDMAN INDUSTRIES | 1 | March 6, 2026 |
| LOGISTEC | 1 | July 3, 2025 |
| LIPPERT PLANT | 1 | April 2, 2025 |
| TRADEWINDS DISTRIBUTI0NS CO | 1 | March 12, 2025 |
| SHORELINE STEEL | 1 | July 24, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| June 3, 2024 | GRANTED | Common Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| February 9, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 16, 2026 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
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