W S THOMAS TRUCKING INC
USDOT 300305 • 285 BALLARD COVE, PIPERTON, TN, 38017
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0149596001 | ON FILE | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2022 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 2987VOLMEMNA04313126 | ON FILE | Apr 20, 2010 | Mar 31, 2026 |
Insurance History (29 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP16528A | CANCELLED | Oct 20, 2016 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP16528A | REPLACED | Oct 20, 2016 | May 1, 2020 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | MCP16528A | REPLACED | Apr 20, 2015 | Oct 20, 2016 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA00950500 | REPLACED | Jun 12, 2014 | Apr 20, 2015 |
| UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | CARGO | 2987RNSMEMNA04313101 | CANCELLED | Apr 20, 2009 | Jul 16, 2010 |
| TORUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | PSITN0001285 | CANCELLED | Apr 20, 2008 | Apr 20, 2009 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA00950500 | REPLACED | Mar 18, 2008 | Jun 12, 2014 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA00950500 | CANCELLED | Mar 18, 2008 | Jul 23, 2014 |
| REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | RICTN0001898 | REPLACED | Dec 29, 2007 | Apr 20, 2008 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | PIA00950500 | CANCELLED | Apr 20, 2007 | Mar 18, 2008 |
| CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | CARGO | DSN000012728 | CANCELLED | Dec 29, 2006 | Dec 29, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 472074 | REPLACED | Apr 25, 2006 | Apr 20, 2007 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C343671 | CANCELLED | Dec 29, 2005 | Dec 29, 2006 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 472074 | CANCELLED | Apr 20, 2005 | May 29, 2006 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 472074 | REPLACED | Apr 20, 2005 | Apr 25, 2006 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | C325823 | CANCELLED | Dec 29, 2004 | Dec 29, 2005 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6CA8658 | CANCELLED | Dec 29, 2002 | Apr 28, 2004 |
| ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | 6CA4015 | REPLACED | Dec 29, 2001 | Dec 29, 2002 |
| CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | 438025 | CANCELLED | Aug 5, 2001 | Nov 12, 2001 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 370758 | CANCELLED | Apr 20, 2001 | Apr 20, 2005 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 345670 | CANCELLED | Apr 20, 2000 | Apr 20, 2001 |
| FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | M60MXI80379721 | REPLACED | Aug 5, 1999 | Aug 5, 2001 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 291907 | CANCELLED | Feb 7, 1997 | Apr 20, 2000 |
| THE GLENS FALLS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM7984006 | CANCELLED | Feb 6, 1997 | Aug 5, 1998 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 295141 | REPLACED | Aug 31, 1995 | Feb 7, 1997 |
| THE GLENS FALLS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM7984006 | REPLACED | Aug 5, 1995 | Feb 6, 1997 |
| THE GLENS FALLS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM7984006 | REPLACED | Aug 5, 1995 | Aug 5, 1995 |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 291907 | REPLACED | Apr 20, 1994 | Aug 31, 1995 |
| THE GLENS FALLS INSURANCE CO. | CARGO | IM7 94 43 96 | REPLACED | Jul 22, 1993 | Aug 5, 1995 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2987VOLMEMNA04313126 | CARGO | Mar 31, 2026 | Mar 31, 2026 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0149596001 | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2022 | May 1, 2022 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP16528A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2020 | Jun 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP16528A | BIPD/Primary | May 1, 2020 | May 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | MCP16528A | BIPD/Primary | Oct 20, 2016 | Oct 20, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00950500 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2015 | Apr 20, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00950500 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 23, 2014 | Jul 23, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00950500 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 12, 2014 | Jun 12, 2014 |
| CANCEL | UNDERWRITERS AT LLOYDS LONDON | 2987RNSMEMNA04313101 | CARGO | Jul 16, 2010 | Jul 16, 2010 |
| CANCEL | TORUS SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | PSITN0001285 | CARGO | Apr 20, 2009 | Apr 20, 2009 |
| TERM/REPL | REDLAND INSURANCE CO. | RICTN0001898 | CARGO | Apr 20, 2008 | Apr 20, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | PIA00950500 | BIPD/Primary | Mar 18, 2008 | Mar 18, 2008 |
| CANCEL | CLARENDON NATIONAL INS. CO. | DSN000012728 | CARGO | Dec 29, 2007 | Dec 29, 2007 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 472074 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2007 | Apr 20, 2007 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C343671 | CARGO | Dec 29, 2006 | Dec 29, 2006 |
| TERM/CANCL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 472074 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2006 | May 29, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 472074 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 25, 2006 | Apr 25, 2006 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | C325823 | CARGO | Dec 29, 2005 | Dec 29, 2005 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 370758 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2005 | Apr 20, 2005 |
| CANCEL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | 6CA8658 | CARGO | Apr 28, 2004 | Apr 28, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | ESSEX INSURANCE COMPANY | 6CA4015 | CARGO | Dec 29, 2002 | Dec 29, 2002 |
| CANCEL | CAROLINA CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | 438025 | CARGO | Nov 12, 2001 | Nov 12, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | FIREMAN'S FUND INSURANCE CO. | M60MXI80379721 | CARGO | Aug 5, 2001 | Aug 5, 2001 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 345670 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2001 | Apr 20, 2001 |
| CANCEL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 291907 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 20, 2000 | Apr 20, 2000 |
| CANCEL | THE GLENS FALLS INSURANCE CO. | IM7984006 | CARGO | Aug 5, 1998 | Aug 5, 1998 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 295141 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 7, 1997 | Feb 7, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | THE GLENS FALLS INSURANCE CO. | IM7984006 | CARGO | Feb 6, 1997 | Feb 6, 1997 |
| TERM/REPL | CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 291907 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 31, 1995 | Aug 31, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | THE GLENS FALLS INSURANCE CO. | IM7984006 | CARGO | Aug 5, 1995 | Aug 5, 1995 |
| TERM/REPL | THE GLENS FALLS INSURANCE CO. | IM7 94 43 96 | CARGO | Aug 5, 1995 | Aug 5, 1995 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-217061 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-217061 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (16 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC217061 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 19, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC217061 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Feb 19, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC217061 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2005 |
| MC217061 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Mar 24, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Apr 21, 2005 |
| MC217061 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 30, 2004 | REVOKED | May 4, 2004 |
| MC217061 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Mar 30, 2004 | REVOKED | May 4, 2004 |
| MC217061 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Sep 10, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC217061 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Sep 10, 1996 | — | Unknown |
| MC217061 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 20, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC217061 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 20, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC217061 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 20, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC217061 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Apr 20, 1994 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Unknown |
| MC217061 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 3, 1989 | REVOKED | Oct 20, 1998 |
| MC217061 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | May 3, 1989 | REVOKED | Oct 20, 1998 |
| MC217061 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 2, 1989 | — | Unknown |
| MC217061 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | May 2, 1989 | — | 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
5 states • 35 inspections
Violation Summary (78 violations from 35 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 8 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 8 | 8 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 7 | 4 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 5 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 4 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 3 | 3 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LFTSI | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 2 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLIMPT | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8K2-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA1 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.43(a) | Brake - relay emergency valve | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.4(a) | Use of drugs | 1 | 1 | 10 | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LTSO | Lighting - Turn signal - Any obscured on the rearmost vehicle. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.70(b)(1)(i) | Coupling devices defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.126 | Cargo securement - flattened/crushed vehicles | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | 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 (35 inspections)
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 9, 2023 | MS | TOW | 0 | 0 | MARSHALL | GATEWAY GLOBAL DRIVE | ...537666 | W S THOMAS TRUCKING INC |
| Dec 17, 2021 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | I-40 | ...204047 | W S THOMAS TRUCKING INC |
| Jun 17, 2020 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 22, 2018 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2016 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 1, 2016 | NC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2016 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 17, 2016 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 24, 2015 | SC | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 26, 2015 | KY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 21, 2014 | AL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 27, 2012 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 7, 2012 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 18, 2011 | NC | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| May 2, 2011 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 29, 2011 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 26, 2011 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 15, 2010 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 15, 2009 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 26, 2008 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 14, 2007 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 3, 2007 | AL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 4, 2006 | TN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2006 | TN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 26, 2005 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
58 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 58 events