THORNTON IRON & METAL
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Conditional safety rating Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 16 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — THORNTON IRON & METAL (USDOT 1035180) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Conditional safety rating — Carrier did not meet the safety fitness standard at the last compliance review. • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 16 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/1035180/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 65/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
C
confidence 80% · 4/5 signals
Compliance grade C
Composite of 4/5 scored components (mean 65/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Insurance/BIPD signal not resolved for this carrier.
NR reason: No active policies and no uninsured flag to score against.
Driver OOS 4.4% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 20.8% vs peer median 14.3% (worse). n=49753 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Conditional safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
No authority breakdown on file.
No active policies on file.
No BOC-3 filing on file.
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 21 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 16 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 66 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 42 | 42 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 2.38% | 11.9% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
THORNTON IRON & METAL is a motor carrier based in ROGERSVILLE, AL, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 1035180. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Conditional. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 21 power units and 21 drivers, with 66 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 20.8%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
Conditional safety rating
FMCSA has assigned this carrier a Conditional safety rating.
THORNTON IRON & METAL is a mid-sized fleet, operating 21 power units and 21 drivers, based in Rogersville, AL. Across 46 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 15.2% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. no operating authority record was located.
46 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 156% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in AL (36) and TN (7), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
15.2% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (70.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLSR (Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued) cited 3 times.
The fleet comprises 21 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 21 drivers; Peterbilt, Kenworth, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 49,753 ACTIVE carriers operating 10–32 power units (±50% of this carrier's 21 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama (AL) | 32 | 2 | 6.3% | Jun 30, 2026 |
| Tennessee (TN) | 7 | 3 | 42.9% | Nov 4, 2025 |
| Mississippi (MS) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Nov 7, 2025 |
| Florida (FL) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Oct 27, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 40 | |
| Kenworth | 21 | |
| Trailer | 12 | |
| Unknown | 12 | |
| Clem | 3 | |
| Wabash National | 2 | |
| Constructo | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 0.10 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | — | 1.71 | 2 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 15 | — | 5.65 | 6 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (66 rows) View all 66 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 88281786 | Jun 30, 2026 | AL | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 87620085 | Apr 20, 2026 | AL | 2 | CULLMAN AL |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 9A-LIL | No |
| 87582466 | Apr 13, 2026 | AL | 2 | FULTONDALE AL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 55E-B, 11A1-CSLRR | No |
| 87558546 | Apr 13, 2026 | AL | 3 | TOWN CREEK AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87458021 | Mar 30, 2026 | AL | 3 | MOULTON AL |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 87352788 | Mar 19, 2026 | AL | 2 | IRONDALE AL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.11A1-CSLRR, 393.55E-B | No |
| 87248205 | Mar 9, 2026 | AL | 2 | COTTONDALE AL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 393.95A4-EEUS | No |
| 86954676 | Feb 4, 2026 | AL | 2 | ROGERSVILLE AL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
4 | 393.45B2-BHTD, 393.110B2I-C, 393.104F4-C | Yes |
| 86579322 | Dec 16, 2025 | AL | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86318745 | Nov 13, 2025 | AL | 3 | COURTLAND AL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 86282039 | Nov 7, 2025 | MS | 3 | TISHOMINGO COUNTY |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 392.2-SLLSR, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 86240649 | Nov 4, 2025 | TN | 2 | LYLES TN |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
1 | 393.134B-CRHLC | Yes |
| 86174266 | Oct 27, 2025 | FL | 2 | BLOUNTSTOWN FL |
FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
4 | 391.41APC, 392.2-SLLSR, 396.17C-PI | Yes |
| 86116435 | Oct 20, 2025 | AL | 2 | TANNER AL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
2 | 393.95A4-EEUS, 393.78A-WS | No |
| 86021035 | Oct 9, 2025 | TN | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 85753959 | Sep 10, 2025 | TN | 2 | MOUNT PLEASANT TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLSR | No |
| 85087460 | Jun 30, 2025 | AL | 2 | KILLEN AL |
VOLVO TRUCK TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84994095 | Jun 19, 2025 | AL | 3 | DETROIT AL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
1 | 392.2-SLLS4 | No |
| 84810359 | May 29, 2025 | AL | 2 | TOWN CREEK AL |
PETERBILT STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84735100 | May 20, 2025 | AL | 1 | ROGERSVILLE AL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84679843 | May 15, 2025 | AL | 3 | CLANTON AL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84648845 | May 12, 2025 | AL | 2 | ATHENS AL |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
2 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 392.16-D | Yes |
| 84611032 | May 7, 2025 | AL | 3 | TOWN CREEK AL |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
| 84579857 | May 5, 2025 | AL | 3 | RUSSELLVILLE AL |
KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK
|
0 | — | No |
| 84532736 | Apr 24, 2025 | TN | 1 | ARDMORE TN |
KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR
|
0 | — | No |
Recent Crashes (16 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL0005681986 | Aug 1, 2025 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0003651482 | May 11, 2023 | AL | 1 | 0 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| AL0002722225 | Nov 8, 2022 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0002679143 | Jul 26, 2022 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0103119493 | Oct 20, 2021 | TN | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| TN0103093596 | Sep 17, 2021 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0001678989 | Jul 16, 2021 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0000672416 | Jul 28, 2020 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0009713271 | Sep 21, 2019 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL0007729772 | Oct 31, 2017 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL0004651777 | Jan 16, 2014 | AL | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL003632347A | Apr 8, 2013 | AL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| AL002672691A | Aug 16, 2012 | AL | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| AL000688883A | Oct 26, 2010 | AL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| TN0900020044 | Jan 27, 2009 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| TN0009167011 | Jun 22, 2005 | TN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| ROADSIDE | AL | 16 | 0 |
| TOWN CREEK AL | AL | 3 | 0 |
| AL 133 RS | AL | 2 | 1 |
| ROGERSVILLE AL | AL | 2 | 1 |
| TISHOMINGO COUNTY | MS | 2 | 0 |
| ARDMORE TN | TN | 2 | 1 |
| AL 133 | AL | 1 | 0 |
| AL 157 | AL | 1 | 0 |
| AL157 NEAR CR203 | AL | 1 | 0 |
| AL 20 | AL | 1 | 1 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 391.45(b) | Expired medical examiner's certificate | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 393.100(b) | Leaking/spilling/blowing/falling cargo | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.100(c) | Failure to prevent cargo shifting | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.110 | Failing to meet minimum tiedown requirements | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.25(f) | Stop lamp violations | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
| 393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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