THOMPSON EXCAVATING LLC

USDOT 1755356 • 39088 STATE HWY 47, AITKIN, MN, 56431

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:2 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:Not rated
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
1,755,356
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
2189273320
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
MCS-150 Mileage
600,000
Physical Address
39088 STATE HWY 47, AITKIN, MN, 56431
Mailing Address
P O BOX 174, AITKIN, MN, 56431
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Contract Carrier — Active
Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
2
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
2
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Jul 9, 2018
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Contract CarrierMC-772923ACTIVEUnknownApr 23, 2020
Common CarrierMC-772923ACTIVEUnknownApr 23, 2020

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary42-826543-00ON FILEJul 9, 2018May 13, 2020

Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (1 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary42-826543-00REPLACEDFeb 7, 2012Jul 9, 2018

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY42-826543-00BIPD/PrimaryMay 13, 2020May 13, 2020
TERM/REPLAUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY42-826543-00BIPD/PrimaryJul 9, 2018Jul 9, 2018

Authority Action History (4 events)

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Authority Action History (4 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC772923COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 16, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 23, 2020
MC772923CONTRACTINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONApr 16, 2020DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONApr 23, 2020
MC772923MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 16, 2012Unknown
MC772923MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIERGRANTEDFeb 16, 2012Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Driver Fitness
N/A
Unsafe Driving
5%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
27
Violations
52
7 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
7.4%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
7
Drivers (MCS-150)
10
Crash Records
11

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
1
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
2
Nov
1
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
Mar
1
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
1
Oct
2
Nov
2
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 27 of 27 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

2 states27 inspections

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None Low Medium High🚛 Home base

Violation Summary (52 violations from 27 inspections)

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Violation Summary (52 violations from 27 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued608Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate507Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2Speeding 6-10 mph over limit305Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LSMLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.8AFailing to keep RODS107Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLSROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.81-HHorn inoperable102Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-CSLRRLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-INATOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203C-CBPCab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHWSInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TFLTires - Front leaking or inflation 50% or less than of the maximum inflation pressure11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-HCMHubs - Bearing cap plug or filler plug missing or broken11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.207A-SUBLSuspension defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.209E-SPSLASteering - Power steering leaking anywhere.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45D-BAALBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SAInoperative/defective brakes118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
7.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-16.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.93vs nat'l 1.80
+0.13 above avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (27 inspections)

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Inspection History (27 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 10, 202687059325BRECKENRIDGE MNMNLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Dec 30, 202586690498SOUTH RANGE WIWILevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 15, 202586626441THIEF RIVER FALLS MNMNLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR2395.8A, 392.2-SLLS2No
Nov 17, 202586397807CLOQUET MNMNLevel 2INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLEWA2No
Nov 3, 202586278152GARRISON MNMNLevel 3TIMPTE SEMI-TRAILER6392.2-SLLEWA3, 392.2-SLLEWG3, 392.2-SLLNo
Oct 23, 202586187601MAPLE GROVE MNMNLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLS2No
Sep 3, 202585728407CLOQUET MNMNLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLEWA1No
Apr 11, 202584436158CLOQUET MNMNLevel 3MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 24, 202583744927CLOQUET MNMNLevel 2INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR3393.9A-LHLI, 393.81-H, 393.11A1-CSLRRNo
Dec 18, 202483476047MINNETONKA MNMNLevel 3MAC TRAILE SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLS2No
Nov 19, 202483248289ONAMIA MNMNLevel 3INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 7, 202483150326GARRISON MNMNLevel 3INTERNATIO STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 25, 202482811638SAGINAW MNMNLevel 3MACK TRAIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Aug 27, 202482551383AITKIN MNMNLevel 1KENWORTH STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.47E, 392.2-INAT, 393.53B-BNo
Jun 12, 202481897560FOXHOME MNMNLevel 1UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER10393.9A-LSML, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.9A-LHWSNo
May 15, 202481666777SAGINAW WEIGH STATIONMNLevel 3MAC SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
May 7, 202481584554ERSKINE MNMNLevel 3EAST DUMP SEMI-TRAILER1392.2No
Apr 30, 202481526109CARLTON WEIGH STATION NBMNLevel 2GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER3393.55(e), 393.75(a)(3), 393.9(a)Yes
Apr 1, 202481249526DEER RIVERMNLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Nov 15, 202380183865ONAMIAMNLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 9, 202379863078AITKINMNLevel 3KW STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Oct 2, 202379821195SUPERIOR SWEFWILevel 1MCKT SEMI-TRAILER4393.47(e), 393.53(b), 396.5(b)No
Jul 13, 202379135651RoadsideMNLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR2392.2, 393.9(a)No
Jul 11, 202379110985SAGINAW WEIGH SCALEMNLevel 3INTL TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jun 13, 202378880796CARLTON WEIGH SCALEMNLevel 1INTL TRUCK TRACTOR6393.45(b)(2), 393.45(d), 392.2No
May 8, 202378558201SAGINAW WEIGH SCALEMNLevel 2INTL STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.75(a)(3)Yes
Jan 1, 2020sms-78263963SAGINAW WEIGH SCALEMNLevel 32Details unavailableNo

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

18 total · 5.6% OOS
2024-042026-02
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

11 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
11
Fatalities
0
Injuries
2
Across 2 crashes
Tow-Aways
11

Crash History (11 records)

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Crash History (11 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
May 9, 2025MNINJURY01LITTLE PINECSAH 1...609519THOMPSON EXCAVATING LLC
Aug 27, 2024MNINJURY01RABBIT LAKECSAH 30...239908THOMPSON EXCAVATING LLC
Jun 12, 2024MNTOW00ANDREAMNTH 210...256856THOMPSON EXCAVATING LLC
Mar 25, 2022MNTOW00BAXTERHwy 371 / Hwy 210...580326THOMPSON EXCAVATING LLC
Nov 3, 2020MNTOW00
Jan 14, 2020WITOW00
Nov 19, 2018MNTOW00
Jan 14, 2016WITOW00
Dec 22, 2015MNTOW00
Jan 26, 2015MNTOW00
May 30, 2014MNTOW00

Compliance Timeline

15 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

May 9, 2025
Crash
Injury crash in MN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Aug 27, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in MN
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Jun 12, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 25, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in MN
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 3, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 13, 2020
Insurance
Insurance cancel
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Apr 23, 2020
Authority
Apr 23, 2020
Authority
Jan 14, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 19, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jul 9, 2018
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 14, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 22, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 26, 2015
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
May 30, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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