SONS OF THUNDER CARRIER SERVICE LLC
USDOT 2589551 • 1814 CRAWFORD LN, GRAFORD, TX, 76449
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-953161 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Apr 18, 2025 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA994109887 | ON FILE | May 12, 2025 | Mar 11, 2026 |
Insurance History (14 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA994109887 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2025 | May 12, 2025 |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | WH10734469 | REPLACED | Mar 11, 2024 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA967041300 | REPLACED | Mar 11, 2023 | Mar 11, 2024 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 16215001 | REPLACED | Mar 11, 2021 | Mar 11, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA 0497550 | REPLACED | Mar 11, 2019 | Mar 11, 2021 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508531-2 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2018 | May 25, 2018 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508531-2 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2018 | Jan 19, 2019 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508531-2 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2018 | Mar 11, 2019 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508531-2 | REPLACED | Mar 11, 2018 | Mar 11, 2018 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508531-01 | CANCELLED | Aug 14, 2017 | Mar 11, 2018 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508531-01 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 11, 2017 | Aug 9, 2017 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508531-01 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2017 | Jun 24, 2017 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508531-01 | REPLACED | Mar 11, 2017 | Mar 11, 2017 |
| HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A42508531 | CANCELLED | Mar 11, 2016 | Mar 11, 2017 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA994109887 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2026 | Mar 11, 2026 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA994109887 | BIPD/Primary | May 12, 2025 | May 12, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | WH10734469 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2025 | Mar 11, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA967041300 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2024 | Mar 11, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 16215001 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2023 | Mar 11, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA 0497550 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2021 | Mar 11, 2021 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508531-2 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2019 | Mar 11, 2019 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508531-2 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 19, 2019 | Jan 19, 2019 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508531-2 | BIPD/Primary | May 25, 2018 | May 25, 2018 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508531-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2018 | Mar 11, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508531-2 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2018 | Mar 11, 2018 |
| NAMECHG | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508531-01 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 9, 2017 | Aug 9, 2017 |
| TERM/CANCL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508531-01 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 24, 2017 | Jun 24, 2017 |
| CANCEL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508531 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2017 | Mar 11, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | HALLMARK COUNTY MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | A42508531-01 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 11, 2017 | Mar 11, 2017 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-953161 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (9 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC953161 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 15, 2025 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 18, 2025 |
| MC953161 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2019 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 11, 2019 |
| MC953161 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 24, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jan 16, 2019 |
| MC953161 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 30, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 25, 2018 |
| MC953161 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 12, 2018 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 12, 2018 |
| MC953161 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Aug 16, 2017 | — | Unknown |
| MC953161 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 30, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 8, 2017 |
| MC953161 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Feb 13, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Mar 13, 2017 |
| MC953161 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 17, 2016 | REVOKED | Aug 9, 2017 |
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
7 states • 11 inspections
Violation Summary (11 violations from 11 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75A1 | Tire-ply or belt material exposed | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
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 (11 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 25, 2025 | 85891298 | BELLEVILLE M.C.I.S. #58 | KS | Level 2 | TRAO SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 15, 2025 | 85234087 | IH-0020 IN TARRANT CO. (424-45 | TX | Level 2 | TRAO SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.75A1, 393.28, 393.9 | No |
| May 4, 2025 | 84586287 | TWO BUTTES CO | CO | Level 3 | PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 395.8A1-HOSP, 392.2-SLLS3 | Yes |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 83517812 | EXIT 55 AT IH10 WB | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 30, 2024 | 82803899 | KUTTAWA | KY | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Sep 19, 2024 | 82729652 | RISON AR | AR | Level 3 | TRANSCRAFT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Jul 16, 2024 | 82154626 | SIDEWINDER PLATFORM SCALE | CA | Level 1 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Jul 12, 2024 | 82145445 | CORTEZ CO | CO | Level 3 | TRANSIT SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 396.17(c) | No |
| Mar 7, 2024 | 81076865 | MONTICELLO | UT | Level 3 | TRAO SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Oct 11, 2023 | 79910415 | Roadside | TX | Level 2 | TRAN SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 393.11 | No |
| May 18, 2023 | 78707329 | US 281 SOUTH BOUND | TX | Level 1 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.47(e) | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
2 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (2 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 16, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | NOT LISTED | 13352 US 281 | ...646389 | SONS OF THUNDER CARRIER SERVICE LLC |
| Jan 10, 2022 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | IRVING | E 750 JOHN CARPENTER FWY | ...330147 | SONS OF THUNDER CARRIER SERVICE LLC |
Compliance Timeline
18 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records