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THUNDERBOLT TRUCKING INC
Peosta, IA
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Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
44.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 80% 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 666729 · MC 314331
Satisfactory
Active 17 yrs, 3 mo · first granted 1997
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
Active
MC-314331 · Common carrier
Insurance
On File
Acuity, A Mutual Insurance Company
Safety
Satisfactory
44.4% OOS · 11 inspections on record
Flags · 1
Elevated Out-of-Service Rate
44.4% of this carrier's roadside inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service — higher than 80% 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 17 yrs, 3 mo since reinstatement on July 7, 2009; first granted March 31, 1997 (29 yrs, 7 mo ago)
- Insurance on file: $750,000
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Driver out-of-service rate 16.7% — above the 5.5% national average
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 33.3% — above the 20.7% national average
- 11 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC314331
Contract Carrier
Insurance on File
ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
BI&PD · $750,000 · Policy CA-FA3836
Required Filings
Liability (BIPD)
$750,000
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
666729
MC Number
MC-314331
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
August 14, 2025
FMCSA Registration
November 14, 1996
Authority First Granted
March 31, 1997
Authority Reinstated
July 7, 2009
Annual Mileage
433,020 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
10633 Cardinal Drive, Peosta, IA 52068
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
William Noel
Cargo Types
General FreightMetal/Sheet SteelMotor VehiclesLogs/Poles/BeamsBuilding MaterialsMachinery/Large ObjectsLiquids/GasesIntermodalLivestockGrain/FeedCoal/CokeDry BulkRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsFarm SuppliesConstruction MaterialsMeatGarbage/RefuseOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
11
Driver Inspections
7
Vehicle Inspections
4
Out-of-Service Violations
7
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance23
Unsafe Driving12
Hours of Service3
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate16.7% · national avg 5.5%
⚠ Above national average (11.2pp higher)
Vehicle OOS Rate33.3% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (12.6pp higher)
44.4% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
80th 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
3 of 3 inspections
Unsafe Driving
7 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
3 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
3 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
1 of 9 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
1
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| April 13, 2026 | WI | — | 1 | — | No Adverse Conditions · Dawn · Dry |
| November 7, 2025 | IA | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Dark - Lighted · Dry |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
WI6
IA4
IL1
Fleet & Equipment (8)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~4
of 3 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~4
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
4
Dump
2
Grain / Hopper
1
Tank
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 5MADN4027KW050396 | 7 | 4 |
| 2022 Peterbilt 389 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XPXD49X3ND782061 | 5 | 2 |
| 2006 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5D49X96N878957 | 3 | 2 |
| 2007 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DU9XX7D653230 | 2 | — |
| 2020 Mac Trailer Manufacturing | Dump · 40 ft | 5MADN4027LW053574 | 2 | — |
| 2023 Polar Tank Trailer | Tank · 42 ft | 1PMKR4224P1122204 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Wilson | Grain / Hopper · 47 ft | 1W14472A7G2266852 | 1 | — |
| 2004 Peterbilt 379 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1XP5DB9X74D808283 | 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 (11)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2026 | 2486003284 | HAZEL GREEN WI | II | 11 | 3 | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XP5D49X96N878957 5MADN4027KW050396 |
IA FY9380 IA LA5607 |
| 393.75A3-TAOL | OOSTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Tires | ||||||||
| 391.41APC | OOSMedical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2-LCDLR | OOSRestriction - (CDL) - Operate a CMV in violation of a restriction. | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 393.55E-B | Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 393.78A-WS | Washers - Inoperative washing system. | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-CSLRR | Conspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 1997 | Reflective Sheeting | ||||||||
| 393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2SLLHOS | State/Local Laws - State/Local Hours of Service | Hours | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLSR | State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation | |||||||||
| June 15, 2026 | 5005490696 | SEE LITERAL DESCRIPTION FIELD, IL | II | 10 | 2 | ALTER METAL RECYCLING | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XP5D49X96N878957 5MADN4027KW050396 |
IA FY9380 IA LA5607 |
| 391.41A1-FPC | OOSOperating a property-carrying vehicle without possessing a valid medical certificate. Previously Cited on [DATE] | Medical Certificate | ||||||||
| 392.2DL | OOSMiscellaneous Drivers License Violation | |||||||||
| 393.45 | Brake tubing and hose adequacy | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.95A | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 392.8 | Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment | Emergency Equipment | ||||||||
| 395.8F1 | Drivers record of duty status not current | Incomplete/Wrong Log | ||||||||
| 393.55E | No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 | Brakes All Others | ||||||||
| November 14, 2025 | 000P10B0RB | US 61 S MM 162 (MAQUOKETA), IA | III | 5 | 1 | ALTER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPXD49X3ND782061 5MADN4027KW050396 |
IA FY1392 IA LA5607 |
| 391.11B4-DEN | OOSDriver operating a CMV without proper endorsements or in violation of restrictions | License-related: High | ||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2IN | State Insurance Violation | |||||||||
| 396.17C | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| November 11, 2025 | 2486002831 | GAYS MILLS WI | III | 1 | — | ALTER TRADING CO | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DU9XX7D653230 5MADN4027LW053574 |
IA FY9379 IA IU6350 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| November 10, 2025 | 2486002828 | POTOSI WI | III | 1 | — | ALTER TRADING CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPXD49X3ND782061 5MADN4027KW050396 |
IA FY1392 IA LA5607 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| September 26, 2025 | 2448001335 | CASHTON WI | III | 1 | — | ALTER TRADING CORP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XP5DU9XX7D653230 5MADN4027LW053574 |
IA FY9379 IA IU6350 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| September 11, 2025 | 000P15H71H | W RIVER DRIVE WB @ ROCKINGHAM, IA | III | 2 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPXD49X3ND782061 5MADN4027KW050396 |
IA FY1392 IA LA5607 |
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
| 392.2Y | Failure to yield right of way | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| May 20, 2025 | 000P13JB1N | HWY 61 NB IOWA RIVER/ K AVE, IA | III | 1 | — | NA | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT POLAR TANK TRAILER |
1XP5D49X96N878957 1PMKR4224P1122204 |
IA FY9380 WI 835851 |
| 392.2-SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 3 | ||||||||
| November 18, 2024 | 1796004699 | MCFARLAND WI | II | 5 | 1 | ALTER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPXD49X3ND782061 5MADN4027KW050396 |
IA FY1392 IA LA5607 |
| 392.15 | OOSDriver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse | Alcohol Jumping OOS | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other | Dangerous Driving | ||||||||
| 393.60D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Windshield/ Glass/ Markings | ||||||||
| 393.11A1-LCHL | Lighting - Lamps improper color, height, location. | Lighting | ||||||||
| 395.8A | HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner | Other Log/Form & Manner | ||||||||
| September 18, 2024 | 1736007365 | TOWN OF CHRISTIANA WI | II | 4 | — | ALTER SCRAP | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
PETERBILT MAC TRAILER MANUFACTURING |
1XPXD49X3ND782061 5MADN4027KW050396 |
IA FY1392 IA LA5607 |
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 396.17C-PI | Operating a CMV without documentation of a periodic inspection | Inspection Reports | ||||||||
| 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Tires | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Speeding 2 | ||||||||
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ALTER TRADING CORP | 3 | November 11, 2025 |
| ALTER | 2 | November 14, 2025 |
| ALTER METAL RECYCLING | 1 | June 15, 2026 |
| ALTER SCRAP | 1 | September 18, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| July 7, 2009 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| June 29, 2009 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| June 23, 2008 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| May 28, 2008 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| April 7, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Contract |
| March 4, 2004 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Contract |
| June 16, 2003 | REINSTATED | Contract Carrier |
| July 22, 2002 | REVOKED | Contract Carrier |
| March 31, 1997 | GRANTED | Contract Carrier |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| June 19, 2025 | BI&PD Primary/Excess | On file |
| May 26, 2009 | CONTRACT | On Record |
| May 29, 2002 | CONTRACT | On Record |
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