- No active BIPD/Primary insurance on file — uninsured for 90 days (since Feb 18, 2026). A carrier without active primary liability coverage cannot legally operate.
THUNDER EXPRESS INC
SAN BRUNO, CA
THUNDER EXPRESS INC is a motor carrier based in SAN BRUNO, CA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 3450707. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of S. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 4 power units and 6 drivers, with 9 roadside inspections on file. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
THUNDER EXPRESS INC is a small fleet, operating 4 power units and 6 drivers, based in San Bruno, CA. Across 6 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 0.0% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. The carrier currently has no active BIPD/Primary coverage on file, and operating authority is active for common.
Active filings
Safety Snapshot
6 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 100% versus the prior 24 months, most heavily in CA (6 stops), with Level 5 inspections the most common.
0.0% out-of-service rate.
The fleet comprises 4 power units (small fleet) and 6 drivers; Vnhl is the most-inspected make.
Compliance
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 179,653 ACTIVE carriers operating 2–6 power units (±50% of this carrier's 4 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| California (CA) | 6 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 7, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Vnhl | 7 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
SMS data not available
FMCSA's Safety Measurement System has not published per-BASIC scores for this carrier yet. This typically means the carrier doesn't meet minimum exposure thresholds (inspections/power units), or their SMS snapshot hasn't been ingested.
Recent Inspections (9 rows) View all 9 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 85483962 | Aug 7, 2025 | CA | 5 | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO |
VNHL MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 85483961 | Aug 7, 2025 | CA | 5 | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO |
VNHL MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 85483960 | Aug 7, 2025 | CA | 5 | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO |
VNHL MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 82048090 | Jul 2, 2024 | CA | 5 | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO |
VNHL MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 82048089 | Jul 2, 2024 | CA | 5 | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO |
VNHL MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 82047614 | Jul 2, 2024 | CA | 5 | SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO |
VNHL MOTOR COACH
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0 | — | No |
| 80922581 | Feb 22, 2024 | CA | 5 | — |
VNHL MOTOR COACH
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78601126 | May 11, 2023 | CA | 5 | STOCKTON |
VNHL MOTOR COACH
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1 | 392.2 | No |
| 78601151 | May 8, 2023 | CA | 5 | STOCKTON |
VNHL MOTOR COACH
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2 | 393.9(a), 396.5(b) | No |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Operating-authority certificates and decision notices filed with FMCSA. Each PDF is the original 2-page daily record. Click a row to view or download.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 23, 2021 | MC1129601-C | CPLRR | REVOCATION | View PDF → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73APS110327-03 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2025 | Feb 18, 2026 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73APS110327-02 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2024 | Feb 18, 2025 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73APS110327-01 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2023 | Feb 18, 2024 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO. | 73APS104653 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 18, 2022 | Feb 18, 2023 | CANCELLED |
| NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO. | 72APS098565 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 19, 2021 | Feb 18, 2022 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Feb 19, 2026
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Feb 18, 2026insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Feb 18, 2025insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Feb 14, 2025
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Feb 20, 2024
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Feb 18, 2024insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Feb 21, 2023
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Feb 18, 2023insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
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Feb 22, 2022
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Feb 18, 2022insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
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Dec 23, 2021
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Sep 8, 2020
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO | CA | 6 | 0 |
| STOCKTON | CA | 2 | 0 |
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Docket MC1129601
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NATIONAL LIABILITY & FIRE INS CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL FIRE & MARINE INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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How to verify THUNDER EXPRESS INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
- Check active operating authority and insurance status. Confirm the Authority Records show at least one ACTIVE docket for the type of operation you're booking, and that the Active Insurance card lists a current BIPD/Primary policy. A revoked authority or uninsured carrier cannot legally operate.
- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
- Cross-reference real-time data with FMCSA SAFER. For the most current snapshot — within 24 hours of any insurer filing or authority change — click through to the FMCSA SAFER lookup. TruckCodex mirrors SAFER and L&I daily; SAFER itself reflects filings within 24 hours.
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