THOMPSON CARRIERS INC

DOT #523910 • MC #263776
Active

THOMPSON CARRIERS INC is a motor carrier based in OPELIKA, AL registered with the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration under USDOT number 523910 and MC number 263776. The company has been registered with the FMCSA since May 1993, a span of roughly 33 years. THOMPSON CARRIERS INC reports a fleet of 203 power units and 178 drivers to the FMCSA. Cargo carried includes Liquids/Gases, Commodities Dry Bulk, Machinery, Large Objects, Construction, and Livestock. Over the past 24 months, FMCSA records show 341 inspections with a driver out-of-service rate of 0.59% and 21 reported crashes. Recent inspections have been recorded in AL, AR, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, and KS. The FMCSA assigned a Satisfactory safety rating as of January 2013. Operating authority is active for: common carrier.

Company Information

Legal Name
THOMPSON CARRIERS INC
DOT Number
523910
MC Number
263776
Entity Type
CORPORATION
Company Start Date
May 19, 1993

Location

Physical Address
1700 OLD COLUMBUS ROAD
OPELIKA, AL 36804
Mailing Address
P O BOX 2508
OPELIKA, AL 36803

Fleet & Operations

Power Units
203
Total Drivers
178
Truck Units
203
Operation Type
Interstate
Cargo Carried
Liquids/Gases Commodities Dry Bulk Machinery, Large Objects Construction Livestock

Safety Summary (Past 24 Months)

FMCSA inspection and crash data recorded for THOMPSON CARRIERS INC over the most recent 24 months. Out-of-service rates reflect the percentage of inspections that resulted in a driver or vehicle being placed out of service.

341
Total Inspections
125
Inspections with Violations
18
Inspections with OOS Violations
0.59%
Driver OOS Rate
6.06%
Vehicle OOS Rate
21
Reportable Crashes
1
Crashes with Fatalities
9
Crashes with Injuries

Source: Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration. View the full inspection history for individual inspection records.

FMCSA Safety Rating

Rating
Satisfactory
Rating Date
Jan 9, 2013

Operating Authority

Authority granted by the FMCSA defines what type of freight a motor carrier or broker is legally permitted to haul or arrange. The records below reflect the most recent authority filings on record for THOMPSON CARRIERS INC.

Docket Common Contract Broker Since
MC 263776 Active None None 2020-07-07 00:00:00

Insurance Coverage

FMCSA-filed insurance policies on record. Carriers are required to maintain minimum liability coverage to legally operate in interstate commerce.

Type Coverage Insurer Effective
BI&PD 2023-04-01 00:00:00

Service Areas

States where THOMPSON CARRIERS INC has had FMCSA inspections recorded recently. This is a useful indicator of where the carrier actively operates.

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