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THAMES MOTOR SERVICE INC

DBA: Lloyd Thames

Northbrook, IL

CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
Unsatisfactory Safety Rating
FMCSA has rated this carrier Unsatisfactory, its lowest safety rating. Exercise caution before booking.
See all 4 flags (2 high-priority, 2 caution) ↓
FMCSA status: Inactive  ·  DOT 497476 · MC 256971
Inactive Unsatisfactory Active 33 yrs, 11 mo
2
Power Units
2
Drivers
0
Inspections
—
Vehicle OOS
—
Insurance

Broker Vetting Summary

Key signals from current FMCSA records

Authority
No Active Authority
MC-256971 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Unsatisfactory
No inspection records on file
Flags · 4
Unsatisfactory Safety Rating
FMCSA has rated this carrier Unsatisfactory, its lowest safety rating. Exercise caution before booking.
Inactive Carrier Status
FMCSA lists this carrier as inactive. Confirm current operating status before booking.
No Active Operating Authority
FMCSA does not show active operating authority for this carrier. A carrier without it cannot legally haul interstate for-hire freight.
No Insurance Filing On Record
No active insurance filing appears in FMCSA records for this carrier. Confirm coverage directly with the insurer before booking.
Vetting notes
  • Not currently active with FMCSA
  • Previously ordered out of service on August 15, 2009 (Unsatisfactory = Unfit) — no longer active
  • No active insurance filing found on record
  • FMCSA safety rating: Unsatisfactory
  • No FMCSA roadside inspection records on file yet

Authority & Compliance

Authority, insurance and required filings

Operating Authority

MC256971
Contract Carrier
Inactive

Company Information

Registration, contact and cargo details

FMCSA Registration

DOT Number
497476
MC Number
MC-256971
Operating Status
Inactive
Safety Rating
Unsatisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
MCS-150 Filed
May 29, 2009
FMCSA Registration
September 10, 1992
Authority Granted
November 25, 1992
Annual Mileage
101,465 mi (2006)

Contact Information

Address
2020 Brentwood, Northbrook, IL 60062
Phone
8472232627
Owner / Officer
Lloyd Thames

Cargo Types

Fresh ProduceRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsMeat

Where This Carrier Operates

Registered location
No roadside inspections on record — the marker shows the carrier's registered location.

History & Filings

Authority, insurance and process-agent records

Authority History

DateStatusType
August 15, 2009OUT OF SERVICEContract
November 17, 2005INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
July 30, 2004DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
June 30, 2004INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
June 4, 1998DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
June 1, 1998INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
August 8, 1996DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
July 28, 1996INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract
August 18, 1993DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONContract
July 27, 1993INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONContract

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