THUNDER EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC
USDOT 3438204 • 1521 FINLEY ST, CEDAR HILL, TX, 75104
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-1115925 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Feb 25, 2026 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | URG-02004 | ON FILE | Aug 14, 2025 | Feb 22, 2026 |
Insurance History (11 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | BIPD/Primary | URG-02004 | CANCELLED | Feb 22, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA977552645 | REPLACED | Feb 22, 2024 | Feb 22, 2025 |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | MMT H25549090 | REPLACED | Nov 3, 2021 | Feb 22, 2024 |
| INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | BIPD/Primary | MMT H25549090 | CANCELLED | Nov 3, 2021 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP71473 00 | REPLACED | Jun 9, 2021 | Nov 3, 2021 |
| UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | GWP71473 00 | CANCELLED | Jun 9, 2021 | Dec 3, 2021 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 140121111 | CANCELLED | Aug 30, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 140121111 | REPLACED | Aug 30, 2020 | Aug 22, 2020 |
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA2524700 | CANCELLED | Aug 22, 2020 | Jun 2, 2021 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 140121111 | CANCELLED | Jun 23, 2020 | Aug 30, 2020 |
| BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 140121111 | REPLACED | Jun 23, 2020 | Aug 22, 2020 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-02004 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2026 | Feb 22, 2026 |
| CANCEL | UNIVERSAL CASUALTY RISK RETENTION GROUP, INC | URG-02004 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 14, 2025 | Aug 14, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA977552645 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2025 | Feb 22, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 1, 2024 | Apr 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | INDEMNITY INSURANCE CO. OF NORTH AMERICA | MMT H25549090 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 22, 2024 | Feb 22, 2024 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP71473 00 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 3, 2021 | Dec 3, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED SPECIALTY INSURANCE COMPANY | GWP71473 00 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 3, 2021 | Nov 3, 2021 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA2524700 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 2, 2021 | Jun 2, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 140121111 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 30, 2020 | Sep 30, 2020 |
| TERM/CANCL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 140121111 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 30, 2020 | Aug 30, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 140121111 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2020 | Aug 22, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY DIRECT INSURANCE COMPANY | 140121111 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 22, 2020 | Aug 22, 2020 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-1115925 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (3 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1115925 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jan 26, 2026 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Feb 25, 2026 |
| MC1115925 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Jun 15, 2021 | — | Unknown |
| MC1115925 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jul 31, 2020 | REVOKED | Jun 8, 2021 |
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
15 states • 38 inspections
Violation Summary (97 violations from 38 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.24 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | 7 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 3 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 3 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(d) | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 3 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 3 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24(c)(2)(iii) | Driver failed to manually add shipping document number | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.19 | Hazard warning signal inoperable | 1 | 0 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-CH | Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22A-D | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22B-DFPWD | Driver - Failed to place warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLML | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8A1-HOSP | HOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed | 1 | 1 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.95A1 | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLCP | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45D | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.28 | Wiring - improper/inadequate | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11S | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11TU | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205A | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45A-AJS | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BMBC | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-HLIW | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47A | Brake chamber - cracked/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47D | Brake actuators/chambers defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9BRKLAMP | Inoperative Brake Lamps | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.22G-ELDMFV | HOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8A-ELD | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 1 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203(e) | Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(e) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55(d)(2) | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(c) | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9(a)(2) | Failing to secure vehicle equipment | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.50(c) | Steering mechanism defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.22(a) | Emergency warning devices not displayed | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.22(b) | Failure to place or improper placement of warning devices on the road surface | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.9(d)(2) | Failure to correct defects noted on previous inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:387.303(b)(4) | 387.303(b)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.5(a)(3) | Driver having possession of alcohol while on duty or operating or in physical control of a CMV | 1 | 1 | — | Controlled Substances/Alcohol |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.60(d) | Glazing/window obstructions | 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 (38 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
1 crash record from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (1 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2024 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | SAN ANTONIO | 3800 PARKDALE ST | ...GC5710 | THUNDER EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC |
Compliance Timeline
14 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records