J P THOMAS & CO INC
DBA: JP THOMAS TIRE CO THOMAS TIRE AUTOMOTIVE AND EAST COAST TIRES
J P THOMAS & CO INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 22 power units and 24 drivers, based in Asheboro, NC. Across 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet's 37.5% out-of-service rate sits above the 19.4% national average, with 1 reportable crash. An active insurance filing is on record, and no operating authority record was located.
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS mixed vs peers Driver 42.9% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 0.00% (better, peer 14.3%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — J P THOMAS & CO INC (USDOT 2272034) 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: • OOS mixed vs peers — Driver 42.9% (worse, peer 0.00%) · Vehicle 0.00% (better, peer 14.3%) — one mixed line, not dual better/worse claims. On file: (none) Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/2272034/ As of: Sep 16, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · filing & peer scorecard
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 60% · 3/5 signals · expand
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard · B
Composite of 3/5 scored components (mean 80/100). Separate from booking triage on this page. 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 42.9% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 14.3% (better). n=43125 same-size ACTIVE peers.
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. We do not invent one.
NR reason: No published FMCSA safety_rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex filing & peer scorecard from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not a booking verdict and not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
Recent changes
- DBA THOMAS TIRE & EAST COAST TIRE → JP THOMAS TIRE CO THOMAS TIRE AUTOMOTIVE AND EAST COAST TIRES · Aug 18, 2026 · FMCSA Company Census
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.
No active broker surety bond or trust fund on file.
BMC-84 is a surety bond; BMC-85 is a trust-fund agreement. Required for property brokers / freight forwarders — not motor-carrier BIPD liability insurance.
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trailers | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Trucks | 21 | 1 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 2 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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 17 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 37.5% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.7% | 23.4% | 4.4% |
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 Status notes, risk intelligence, and safety profiles
Carrier is unrated
FMCSA has not assigned this carrier a formal safety rating. Use the inspection history and BASIC scores below to assess on-road performance.
JP THOMAS TIRE CO THOMAS TIRE AUTOMOTIVE AND EAST COAST TIRES had 8 roadside inspections over the past 24 months with an out-of-service rate of 37.5%, which is above the national average of 19.4%. Their highest FMCSA BASIC percentile is Driver Fitness at 2.0. 1 reportable crash occurred in the same 24-month window.
8 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, concentrated in NC (6) and SC (1).
37.5% out-of-service rate, well above the 19.4% national average; led by Driver Fitness (100.0% of violations); top code 392.2 (Violation of Local Laws) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 22 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 24 drivers; Chevrolet, Isuzu, and Freightliner are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 43,125 ACTIVE carriers operating 11–33 power units (±50% of this carrier's 22 unit fleet).
Fleet History
Field change history →Sourced from FMCSA daily imports; field-level change log. 1 tracked change on record.
Record Changes
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DBA THOMAS TIRE & EAST COAST TIRE JP THOMAS TIRE CO THOMAS TIRE AUTOMOTIVE AND EAST COAST TIRESFMCSA Company Census
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Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (14 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina (NC) | 6 | 1 | 16.7% | May 12, 2026 |
| South Carolina (SC) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Aug 27, 2025 |
| Virginia (VA) | 1 | 1 | 100.0% | Nov 17, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Chevrolet | 9 | |
| Isuzu | 5 | |
| Freightliner | 1 | |
| Mack | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver Fitness | 4 | — | 1.61 | 2 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 1 | — | 0.22 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | — | 0.20 | 0 | — | Sep 14, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (17 rows) View all 17 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 87838158 | May 12, 2026 | NC | 1 | — |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 391.41(a) | Yes |
| 87723969 | Apr 29, 2026 | NC | 1 | US 17 NEAR REST AREA |
Isuzu STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 21(a) | No |
| 87261486 | Mar 10, 2026 | NC | 3 | nc-@i26 |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLEWG1 | No |
| 87163878 | Feb 27, 2026 | NC | 1 | US220 AT SMITH RD |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86359392 | Nov 17, 2025 | VA | 1 | INDEPENDENCE VA |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 391.41APC, 390.21TB1-MC, 390.21TB2-DOT | Yes |
| 86140405 | Oct 21, 2025 | NC | 1 | US29 AT MAYFIELD RD |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 85643980 | Aug 27, 2025 | SC | 1 | BENNETTSVILLE SC |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 391.41APC, 393.60C, 393.9A-LIL | Yes |
| 82815287 | Oct 1, 2024 | NC | 1 | US220NB NEAR US220 BUSINESS |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 82630752 | Sep 6, 2024 | NC | 1 | nc-statesville-weigh-station,-i-4 |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 383.23(a)(2), 392.2, 391.41(a)(1) | Yes |
| 82089889 | Jul 10, 2024 | VA | 1 | CHESAPEAKE VA |
MACK STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 396.17(c), 392.2 | No |
| 81577117 | May 10, 2024 | NC | 1 | US220NB NEAR NC770 |
ISUZU STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80615078 | Jan 16, 2024 | NC | 1 | I 73 SB NEAR NC 65 |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 80266222 | Nov 29, 2023 | NC | 1 | UNION |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| 80179317 | Nov 15, 2023 | VA | 1 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 392.2, 391.41(a)(1) | No |
| 79992783 | Oct 23, 2023 | NC | 1 | US220 AT NC770 |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79942663 | Oct 17, 2023 | NC | 1 | — |
CHEVROLET STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 79205362 | Jul 21, 2023 | VA | 1 | RT 29 AT RT 726 |
RAM STRAIGHT TRUCK
Ticket: Dodge
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3 | 396.17(c), 393.42(a) | No |
Recent Crashes (2 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NC0108225996 | Sep 10, 2025 | NC | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| NC0107307183 | Apr 5, 2023 | NC | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| I 73 SB NEAR NC 65 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| UNION | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US 17 NEAR REST AREA | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US220 AT NC770 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US220 AT SMITH RD | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US220NB NEAR NC770 | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US220NB NEAR US220 BUSINESS | NC | 1 | 0 |
| US29 AT MAYFIELD RD | NC | 1 | 0 |
| BENNETTSVILLE SC | SC | 1 | 1 |
| CHESAPEAKE VA | VA | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws | Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 391.41(a)(1) | 391.41(a)(1) | Driver Fitness | 2 | 0 |
| 383.23(a)(2) | Operating a CMV without a CDL | Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| 393.42(a) | No Brakes On All Wheels As Required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
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