THUNDER EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC

USDOT 3438204 • 1521 FINLEY ST, CEDAR HILL, TX, 75104

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 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
3,438,204
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
6827722464
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
MCS-150 Mileage
537,762
Physical Address
1521 FINLEY ST, CEDAR HILL, TX, 75104
Contact

Authority & Insurance

Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status

Common Carrier — Active
Active Authority
1
Revoked / Inactive
0
Authority Types
1
Insurance Policies
1 active
Latest: Aug 14, 2025
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-1115925ACTIVEUnknownFeb 25, 2026

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INCBIPD/PrimaryURG-02004ON FILEAug 14, 2025Feb 22, 2026

Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INCBIPD/PrimaryURG-02004CANCELLEDFeb 22, 2025Aug 14, 2025
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALBIPD/PrimaryCA977552645REPLACEDFeb 22, 2024Feb 22, 2025
INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICABIPD/PrimaryMMT H25549090REPLACEDNov 3, 2021Feb 22, 2024
INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICABIPD/PrimaryMMT H25549090CANCELLEDNov 3, 2021Apr 1, 2024
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGWP71473 00REPLACEDJun 9, 2021Nov 3, 2021
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryGWP71473 00CANCELLEDJun 9, 2021Dec 3, 2021
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary140121111CANCELLEDAug 30, 2020Sep 30, 2020
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary140121111REPLACEDAug 30, 2020Aug 22, 2020
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALBIPD/PrimaryCA2524700CANCELLEDAug 22, 2020Jun 2, 2021
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary140121111CANCELLEDJun 23, 2020Aug 30, 2020
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary140121111REPLACEDJun 23, 2020Aug 22, 2020

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
CANCELUNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INCURG-02004BIPD/PrimaryFeb 22, 2026Feb 22, 2026
CANCELUNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INCURG-02004BIPD/PrimaryAug 14, 2025Aug 14, 2025
TERM/REPLPROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALCA977552645BIPD/PrimaryFeb 22, 2025Feb 22, 2025
TERM/CANCLINDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICAMMT H25549090BIPD/PrimaryApr 1, 2024Apr 1, 2024
TERM/REPLINDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICAMMT H25549090BIPD/PrimaryFeb 22, 2024Feb 22, 2024
TERM/CANCLUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGWP71473 00BIPD/PrimaryDec 3, 2021Dec 3, 2021
TERM/REPLUNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANYGWP71473 00BIPD/PrimaryNov 3, 2021Nov 3, 2021
CANCELPROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUALCA2524700BIPD/PrimaryJun 2, 2021Jun 2, 2021
TERM/CANCLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY140121111BIPD/PrimarySep 30, 2020Sep 30, 2020
TERM/CANCLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY140121111BIPD/PrimaryAug 30, 2020Aug 30, 2020
TERM/REPLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY140121111BIPD/PrimaryAug 22, 2020Aug 22, 2020
TERM/REPLBERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY140121111BIPD/PrimaryAug 22, 2020Aug 22, 2020

Authority Revocations

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Authority Revocations
AuthorityDocketReasonDate
COMMONMC-1115925INVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONUnknown

Authority Action History (3 events)

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Authority Action History (3 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC1115925COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONJan 26, 2026DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONFeb 25, 2026
MC1115925MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERREINSTATEDJun 15, 2021Unknown
MC1115925MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDJul 31, 2020REVOKEDJun 8, 2021

Safety & Inspections

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

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
56%

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

Inspections
38
Violations
97
16 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
18.4%
Driver OOS %
7.9%
Above nat'l avg (6.7%)
Power Units (MCS-150)
8
Drivers (MCS-150)
8
Crash Records
1

Inspection Activity (24 months)

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

1
May
Jun
2
Jul
Aug
1
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
1
Jan
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
1
May
4
Jun
4
Jul
1
Aug
4
Sep
Oct
1
Nov
Dec
Jan
1
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 38 of 38 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

15 states38 inspections

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Violation Summary (97 violations from 38 inspections)

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Violation Summary (97 violations from 38 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner70Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued408Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.30(b)(1)Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD40Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9Inoperable Required Lamp30Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9TSInoperative turn signal31Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(d)ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically30Hours Of Service
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection303Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53BSteering system components worn207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17CNo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75CTire tread depth insufficient (other axles)205Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories21Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(b)(2)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps213Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii)Driver failed to manually add shipping document number20Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.19Hazard warning signal inoperable103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3Tire-flat and/or audible air leak11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-CHBrake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22A-DEmergency warning devices not displayed104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWDDriver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLMLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed11Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLCPOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.45DBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48AInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.28Wiring - improper/inadequate103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5BFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11SLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11TULighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.205AWheel/rim defective117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45A-AJSBrake tubing/hoses inadequate117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.95AEmergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2UVBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BMBCInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HLIWFuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47ABrake chamber - cracked/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47DBrake actuators/chambers defective107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55ECoupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMPInoperative Brake Lamps11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTAOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT390.21TB2-DOT10General/Admin
FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.8A-ELDFailing to keep RODS117Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.78Windshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(e)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.55(d)(2)Coupling device/towing methods defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75(c)Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles)105Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.9(a)(2)Failing to secure vehicle equipment11Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.50(c)Steering mechanism defective108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.22(g)Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.22(a)Emergency warning devices not displayed104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.22(b)Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.9(d)(2)Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:387.303(b)(4)387.303(b)(4)10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.5(a)(3)Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV11Controlled Substances/Alcohol
FMCSR:395.22(h)(1)Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(h)(2)Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(h)(3)Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.60(d)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

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

Vehicle OOS Rate
18.4%vs nat'l 23.4%
-5.0 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
7.9%vs nat'l 6.7%
+1.2 pts above avg
Violations / Inspection
2.55vs nat'l 1.80
+0.75 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 (38 inspections)

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Inspection History (38 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Feb 3, 202686967645328V US287 SBTXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR11393.9, 396.17C, 393.19Yes
Nov 3, 202586261422BOSSIER CITY LALALevel 3HYUNDAI TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Sep 30, 202585913746HAMMOND LALALevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR2392.22A-D, 392.22B-DFPWDNo
Sep 24, 202585934608UNION CITY GAGALevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER7395.24, 392.2-SLLMLNo
Sep 13, 202585772729WHITE PINE TNTNLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1395.8A1-HOSPYes
Sep 5, 202585712333JACKSON COUNTYMSLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER0No
Aug 12, 202585488914LIMON COCOLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER3393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32, 393.95A1No
Jul 30, 202585406032DUBLIN GAGALevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLCPNo
Jul 21, 202585290204LAMAR COCOLevel 3FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Jul 20, 202585340510US287 SB HENRIETTA SCALETXLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 15, 202585244385LORDSBURG PORT OF ENTRYNMLevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER2393.45D, 393.48ANo
Jun 27, 202585093204RoadsideTXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR5393.28, 393.75C, 393.9No
Jun 20, 202585022277IH35 SB DEVINE SCALETXLevel 2VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR5393.11S, 393.11TU, 393.205AYes
Jun 18, 202584998004LIMON COCOLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER1395.24No
Jun 17, 202584985112LONDONKYLevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER14393.47E, 392.2, 393.9TSYes
May 22, 202584788880IH30 WB MT PLEASANT SCALETXLevel 2GDAN SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 7, 202584374679ROADSIDENJLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Mar 20, 202584240202I-85 NB @ GRAHAM STNCLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.9TSYes
Mar 4, 202584040993ON I76 E AT 3MMPALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR3392.2-SLLIFTA, 390.21TB2-DOT, 395.22G-ELDMFVNo
Jan 15, 202583624640GEORGE COUNTYMSLevel 1WANC SEMI-TRAILER2395.8A-ELD, 396.3A1Yes
Sep 30, 202482812059LAMAR COCOLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jul 15, 202482144119IH 35 N MILE POST 59TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR2393.45(b)(2), 393.78No
Jul 7, 202482108615NEWNAN GAGALevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER5395.30(b)(1), 392.2No
May 31, 202481785222INTERSTATE 57ILLevel 3HYTR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Apr 2, 202481290127FORT COLLINS COCOLevel 2WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER5393.203(e), 393.55(e), 393.55(d)(2)Yes
Mar 13, 202481135771LAMAR COCOLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Jan 26, 202480721488IH 35 NORTHBOUND DEVINETXLevel 1UTIL SEMI-TRAILER4392.9(a)(2), 393.45(b)(2), 393.50(c)Yes
Jan 4, 202480567640ROADSIDELALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR6392.2, 392.22(a), 392.22(b)No
Dec 28, 202380500511LAMAR COCOLevel 3WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 28, 202380581001IH 35 N MILE POST 59TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Oct 10, 202379876116LAMAR POE WBCOLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER1396.17(c)No
Oct 4, 202379908685H287 MP55COLevel 3VOLV TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Sep 18, 202379777464MT. PASS CVEF JPOECALevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR4395.24(d), 387.303(b)(4), 393.11No
Sep 2, 202379594940ROADSIDELALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2No
Aug 9, 202379399633I-8 MP 1; WB POEAZLevel 1UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER3396.17(c), 393.48(a)No
Jul 6, 202379087951TRINIDAD POE NBCOLevel 3WANC SEMI-TRAILER7392.16(a), 392.5(a)(3), 395.22(h)(1)Yes
May 12, 202378624934IH35TXLevel 2FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.60(d)No
May 10, 202378582344ROADSIDEALLevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR0No

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

24 total · 25.0% OOS
2024-052026-02
InspectionsOOS

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
1
Fatalities
0
Injuries
0
Tow-Aways
1

Crash History (1 records)

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Crash History (1 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Jun 2, 2024TXTOW00SAN ANTONIO3800 PARKDALE ST...GC5710THUNDER EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC

Compliance Timeline

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

Feb 25, 2026
Authority
Feb 22, 2026
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC • BIPD/Primary
Aug 14, 2025
Insurance
Insurance cancel
UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC • BIPD/Primary
Feb 22, 2025
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary
Jun 2, 2024
Crash
Tow-away crash in TX
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Apr 1, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA • BIPD/Primary
Feb 22, 2024
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA • BIPD/Primary
Dec 3, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Nov 3, 2021
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jun 2, 2021
Insurance
Insurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL • BIPD/Primary
Sep 30, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 30, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 22, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Aug 22, 2020
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary

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