THUNDER TRANSPORTATION INC
USDOT 2190391 • 67808 CAMPGROUND RD, WASHINGTON TWP, MI, 48095
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Property Broker | MC-1022449 | DISMISSED | Unknown | Unknown |
| Common Carrier | MC-761245 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Sep 25, 2020 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | C21700003 | ON FILE | Oct 5, 2019 | Nov 7, 2019 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CA 8291363 | ON FILE | Nov 7, 2011 | Dec 10, 2012 |
Insurance History (17 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | C21700003 | CANCELLED | Oct 5, 2019 | Oct 5, 2020 |
| HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | C21700003 | REPLACED | Oct 5, 2019 | Oct 5, 2019 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM031381-01 | CANCELLED | Apr 22, 2019 | Oct 5, 2019 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM031381-01 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2018 | May 1, 2019 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | BIPD/Primary | 02TRM031381-01 | REPLACED | Oct 21, 2018 | Apr 22, 2019 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2103092 | CANCELLED | Mar 29, 2018 | Oct 21, 2018 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2103092 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2017 | Mar 29, 2018 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2103092 | CANCELLED | Aug 26, 2017 | Oct 21, 2017 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2103092 | CANCELLED | Dec 30, 2016 | Aug 26, 2017 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2103092 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 |
| ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | H0880266A-001 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2015 | Oct 21, 2016 |
| AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 2094459 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2014 | Oct 21, 2015 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT788859-8012-121 | CANCELLED | Oct 21, 2012 | Oct 21, 2014 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8291363 | REPLACED | Oct 21, 2011 | Oct 21, 2012 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MTC 9473523 | CANCELLED | Sep 29, 2011 | Nov 26, 2011 |
| PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA 8263971 | REPLACED | Sep 29, 2011 | Oct 21, 2011 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | MTC 9473523 | REPLACED | Sep 29, 2011 | Nov 7, 2011 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | C21700003 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2020 | Oct 5, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | C21700003 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 7, 2019 | Nov 7, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK INSURANCE COMPANY | C21700003 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2019 | Oct 5, 2019 |
| CANCEL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM031381-01 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 5, 2019 | Oct 5, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM031381-01 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESTATE INSURANCE COMPAN | 02TRM031381-01 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2019 | Apr 22, 2019 |
| CANCEL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2103092 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2018 | Oct 21, 2018 |
| CANCEL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2103092 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 29, 2018 | Mar 29, 2018 |
| CANCEL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2103092 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2017 | Oct 21, 2017 |
| CANCEL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2103092 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 26, 2017 | Aug 26, 2017 |
| CANCEL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2103092 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 30, 2016 | Dec 30, 2016 |
| CANCEL | ACE PROPERTY AND CASUALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | H0880266A-001 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2016 | Oct 21, 2016 |
| CANCEL | AMERISURE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 2094459 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2015 | Oct 21, 2015 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT788859-8012-121 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2014 | Oct 21, 2014 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8291363 | CARGO | Dec 10, 2012 | Dec 10, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8291363 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2012 | Oct 21, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MTC 9473523 | CARGO | Nov 26, 2011 | Nov 26, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | MTC 9473523 | CARGO | Nov 7, 2011 | Nov 7, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE MICHIGAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 8263971 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 21, 2011 | Oct 21, 2011 |
Authority Action History (13 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC761245 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 8, 2020 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2020 |
| MC761245 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Oct 11, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 29, 2019 |
| MC761245 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2019 |
| MC761245 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 4, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 23, 2019 |
| MC1022449 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Apr 4, 2019 | — | Unknown |
| MC761245 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 19, 2018 |
| MC761245 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 25, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 18, 2017 |
| MC761245 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 31, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 17, 2017 |
| MC761245 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 5, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 22, 2016 |
| MC761245 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 26, 2016 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 24, 2016 |
| MC761245 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 16, 2015 |
| MC761245 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 24, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 21, 2014 |
| MC761245 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Oct 7, 2011 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
Inspection Activity Map
16 states • 72 inspections
Violation Summary (123 violations from 72 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 7 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 5 | 3 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 4 | 3 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTIS | Tires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 4 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 3 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LSLIWR | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BIBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 2 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1 | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8E | False record of duty status | 2 | 0 | 10 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205B-WR | Wheel/Rim - Elongated stud hole | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205C-WR | Wheel/Rim - Wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.23-LEU | Lighting - All electrical systems on towed vehicle(s) inoperative due to no electrical connection (e.g. unplugged or loose pigtail) | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TEPBM | Tires - All others - Exposed ply or belt material in tread or sidewall area | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TFBMF | Tires - Front belt material/casing ply showing in tread area | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201A-FRCLS | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203C-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Hood not securely fastened | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:383.23A2-LCDLN | License (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:391.41APC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a property-carrying vehicle without a valid medical certificate in possession or on file with the state drivers licensing agency | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLUP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55C1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIRP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47C-BSAMBD | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11B2-Q | Driver cannot satisfy the English language proficiency requirements of 391.11(b)(2) as per FMCSA Enforcement Guidance Memo MC-SEE-2025-0001. Driver failed the I | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21TC-MC | 390.21TC-MC | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EENA | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A1-TRPET | Tires - Has more two or more plies are exposed in the tread area exceeding 2 square inches | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16AD | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.55D1-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-AR | Brake - Defective Air Reservoir | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8E1PC-OOS | HOS - False record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Driver improperly used Personal Conveyance | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2II-ELDTN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV trailer number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(ii) | Driving after 60/70-hour limit | 1 | 0 | 8 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H1 | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22H3 | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.75B | Tire tread depth insufficient (steer) | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8 | Record of Duty Status violation (general/form and manner) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:383.23(a)(2) | CDL - wrong class | 1 | 1 | 8 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.209(d) | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(ii) | Driver failed to manually add the trailer number | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.
Inspection History (72 inspections)
Showing 50 of 72
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
13 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (13 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2024 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | PORTAGE | W I 94 | ...920874 | THUNDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jan 12, 2024 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | HOWE | STATE ROAD 9 | ...GU7391 | THUNDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Aug 14, 2023 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SCOTTSBURG(SCOTT) | INTERSTATE | ...335887 | THUNDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jul 6, 2023 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | WHITSETT | 85 | ...FY6039 | THUNDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| Jun 4, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | KNOXVILLE | INTERSTATE 75 | ...GV0018 | THUNDER TRANSPORTATION INC |
| May 25, 2020 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 6, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 15, 2018 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 24, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 23, 2017 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 28, 2015 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 15, 2015 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 25, 2014 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
33 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 33 events