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BOB THOMPSON MOTOR CO
DBA: Mid-state Auto Auction
New York Mills, MN
CarrierChk vetting signal
Elevated concerns
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.
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FMCSA status: Active registration · no operating authority · DOT 762243 · MC 507842
Active
Satisfactory
Active 6 yrs, 1 mo · first granted 2005
Broker Vetting Summary
Key signals from current FMCSA records
Authority
No Active Authority
MC-507842 · Common carrier
Insurance
Not Found
No coverage amount on file
Safety
Satisfactory
22.2% OOS · 15 inspections on record
Flags · 2
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
- Active FMCSA registration, but no active for-hire operating authority on record
- No active insurance filing found on record
- FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory
- Vehicle out-of-service rate 100.0% — above the 20.7% national average
- Driver out-of-service rate 0.0% — below the 5.5% national average
- 15 FMCSA inspections on record
Authority & Compliance
Authority, insurance and required filings
Operating Authority
MC507842
Common Carrier
Company Information
Registration, contact and cargo details
FMCSA Registration
DOT Number
762243
MC Number
MC-507842
Safety Rating
Satisfactory
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation Classification
Authorized for hire
MCS-150 Filed
February 11, 2026
FMCSA Registration
July 30, 1998
Authority First Granted
January 26, 2005
Authority Reinstated
August 25, 2020
Annual Mileage
90,386 mi (2025)
Contact Information
Address
310 Bach Avenue, New York Mills, MN 56567
Phone
Email
Owner / Officer
Brandon Thompson
Officer 2
Robin R Thompson
Cargo Types
Motor VehiclesPassengersOther Cargo
Safety Snapshot
Out-of-service rates, violations and crashes
Safety & Inspection Summary
Total Inspections
15
Driver Inspections
14
Vehicle Inspections
2
Out-of-Service Violations
4
Violations by Category
Vehicle Maintenance8
Unsafe Driving1
Hours of Service5
OOS Rates vs. National Average
Driver OOS Rate0.0% · national avg 5.5%
✓ Below national average
Vehicle OOS Rate100.0% · national avg 20.7%
⚠ Above national average (79.3pp higher)
22.2% of 9 inspections in the last 24 months put a driver or vehicle out of service —
53rd 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
2 of 2 inspections
Unsafe Driving
0 of 9 inspections
Hours of Service
1 of 9 inspections
Driver Fitness
0 of 9 inspections
Controlled Substances
0 of 9 inspections
Crash History (1)
Crashes reported to FMCSA in the last 24 months. A crash appearing here is a reported event, not a finding of fault.
1
Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
1
Tow-aways
| Date | State | Fatal | Injured | Tow | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2025 | MN | — | — | Yes | No Adverse Conditions · Daylight · Wet |
Fleet & Operating Areas
Observed roadside activity and equipment
Where This Carrier Operates
States where this carrier's roadside inspections were recorded
FewerMore
MN9
ND3
SD1
Fleet & Equipment (11)
Vehicles identified in this carrier's inspection history. Year, make, model and equipment type are decoded from the VIN.
Power units
~6
of 9 reported to FMCSA
Trailers
~5
seen at inspection
Equipment types observed
Tractor
6
Semi-trailer
3
Car Hauler
1
Units on record
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EHXKN225119 | 4 | 1 |
| 2022 Cottrell CX-5307 | Car Hauler | 5E0AU1745NG623801 | 4 | 1 |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1S9CB5329HP297328 | 3 | 1 |
| 2019 Volvo Truck VNR | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4WC9EH8KN225118 | 3 | 1 |
| Unknown | Semi-trailer | 1M9CSFC237T486641 | 2 | — |
| Unpublishe | — | 1S9CB5322HP297347 | 2 | — |
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH6EN166313 | 2 | — |
| 2003 Freightliner FLD120 | Tractor · Class 8 | 1FUJAHCG73DK81793 | 1 | — |
| Sun Valley | Semi-trailer | 1S9CB5320JP297370 | 1 | — |
| 2016 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH1GN949056 | 1 | — |
Show all 11 units
| Vehicle | Type | VIN | Inspections | With OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 Volvo Truck VNL | Tractor · Class 8 | 4V4NC9EH7EN175652 | 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 (15)
| Date | Report # | Location | Level | Viol | OOS | Shipper | Unit Type | Make | VIN | License |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 17, 2026 | 1657001416 | MOORHEAD MN | I | 8 | 3 | CORWIN | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UNKNOWN |
4V4WC9EH8KN225118 1S9CB5329HP297328 |
MN PAW7122 MN STE1091 |
| 392.9AA1 | OOSOperating Authority - Motor carrier operating a motor vehicle without the required operating authority. | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 393.47E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Brakes Out of Adjustment | ||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | Tires | ||||||||
| January 27, 2026 | 1673000991 | ERSKINE MN | III | — | — | MID STATE AUTO AUCTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UNKNOWN |
4V4WC9EH8KN225118 1S9CB5329HP297328 |
MN PAW7122 MN STE1091 |
| September 9, 2025 | HP72000063 | BUXTON ND | III | — | — | MIDSTATE AUTO AUCTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK SUN VALLEY |
4V4WC9EH8KN225118 1S9CB5320JP297370 |
MN PAW7122 MN 6479STS |
| January 8, 2025 | 1636000511 | MOORHEAD MN | III | 4 | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UNKNOWN |
4V4NC9EH6EN166313 1M9CSFC237T486641 |
MN PAW1006 MN 1319STS |
| 395.3A1-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time | Hours | ||||||||
| 392.2-SLLED | State/Local Laws - Excessive dimension (width/height/length) | |||||||||
| 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 | ||||||||
| 395.8E-HOSPD | HOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain | False Log | ||||||||
| December 18, 2024 | 1670000318 | SAGINAW MN | III | 1 | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK UNKNOWN |
4V4NC9EH6EN166313 1M9CSFC237T486641 |
MN PAW1006 MN 1319STS |
| 392.2-SLLEQP | State/Local Laws - Violation of state and local law - Equipment violation. | |||||||||
| December 17, 2024 | HP46000254 | EMERADO ND | III | — | — | — | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK SUN VALLEY |
4V4NC9EH1GN949056 1S9CB5329HP297328 |
MN PAU7520 MN 1330STS |
| December 17, 2024 | 5090001396 | SISSETON SD | II | 1 | 1 | MID STATES AUTO AUCTION | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK COTTRELL |
4V4WC9EHXKN225119 5E0AU1745NG623801 |
MN PZA0797 MN 3769STY |
| 393.128B-CLWV | OOSLight Weight Vehicles - Improper securement of automobiles, light trucks, and vans | Improper Load Securement | ||||||||
| December 10, 2024 | 1657000480 | ERSKINE MN | III | — | — | ROSS AUTO SALES | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK COTTRELL |
4V4WC9EHXKN225119 5E0AU1745NG623801 |
MN PZA0797 MN 3769STY |
| December 9, 2024 | 0351000390 | LITTLE FALLS MN | III | — | — | CARRIER | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK COTTRELL |
4V4WC9EHXKN225119 5E0AU1745NG623801 |
MN PZA0797 MN 3769STY |
| July 25, 2024 | TR80001676 | FARGO ND | III | — | — | DON WILHELM INC | Truck Tractor Semi-trailer |
VOLVO TRUCK COTTRELL |
4V4WC9EHXKN225119 5E0AU1745NG623801 |
MN PZA0797 MN 3769STY |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| CORWIN | 1 | March 17, 2026 |
| MID STATES AUTO AUCTION | 1 | December 17, 2024 |
| ROSS AUTO SALES | 1 | December 10, 2024 |
| DON WILHELM INC | 1 | July 25, 2024 |
History & Filings
Authority, insurance and process-agent records
Authority History
| Date | Status | Type |
|---|---|---|
| January 26, 2026 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| August 25, 2020 | REINSTATED | Common Carrier |
| August 17, 2020 | REVOKED | Common Carrier |
| April 2, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| March 8, 2019 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 14, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 17, 2017 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 8, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
| July 18, 2016 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Common |
| August 11, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Common |
Insurance & Revocation Filings
| Date | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|
| December 22, 2025 | COMMON | On Record |
| July 13, 2020 | COMMON | On Record |
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