W C THOMPSON INC
USDOT 3521351 • 5295 COUNTRY RD, CHEROKEE, IA, 51012
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
3,521,351
Status
ACTIVE
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
State
Phone
7122299462
Email
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
MCS-150 Mileage
86,000
BOC-3 Agent
Physical Address
5295 COUNTRY RD, CHEROKEE, IA, 51012
Contact
Phone: 7122299462
Email: [email protected]
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: Dec 18, 2023
BOC-3 Filing
On file
Operating Authority
fmcsa-authhistApr 5, 2026
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1168936 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
fmcsa-insurApr 5, 2026
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GRT13788A | ON FILE | Dec 18, 2023 | Dec 18, 2025 |
Insurance History (3 canceled/expired)
fmcsa-inshist-allwithhistory
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01848235 | REPLACED | Feb 13, 2023 | Feb 13, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA01848235 | REPLACED | Feb 13, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CA1848235 | CANCELLED | Nov 20, 2020 | Feb 13, 2023 |
Insurance Events Timeline
fmcsa-insur-hist
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GRT13788A | BIPD/Primary | Dec 18, 2025 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA01848235 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 18, 2023 | Dec 18, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA01848235 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2023 | Feb 13, 2023 |
| CANCEL | PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA1848235 | BIPD/Primary | Feb 13, 2023 | Feb 13, 2023 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
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| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1168936 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Dec 4, 2020 | — | Unknown |
Safety & Inspections
SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates
SMS BASIC Scores
Hours of Service
N/A
Unsafe Driving
57%
Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.
Inspections
8
Violations
21
3 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
12.5%
Driver OOS %
0.0%
Power Units (MCS-150)
4
Drivers (MCS-150)
4
Crash Records
0
Inspection Activity (24 months)
Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.
May
1
Jun
Jul
Aug
2
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
2
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 8 of 8 inspection records
Inspection Activity Map
4 states • 8 inspections
None Low Medium High🚛 Home base
Violation Summary (21 violations from 8 inspections)
fmcsa-inspection-file
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 2 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2UCR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.17 | 390.17 | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:383.71H | License (CDL) - CDL or CLP holder possesses a valid medical certificate but is not on file with the issuing state driver's licensing agency as required | 1 | 0 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:390.21T(c) | 390.21T(c) | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(11) | 395.8(f)(11) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.48(a) | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(a) | Suspension defective | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(a) | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
Peer Context
This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.
Vehicle OOS Rate
12.5%vs nat'l 23.4%
-10.9 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
0.0%vs nat'l 6.7%
-6.7 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
2.63vs nat'l 1.80
+0.82 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 (8 inspections)
fmcsa-inspectionsApr 5, 2026
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | 86923028 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.16, 392.2RG, 392.2UCR | No |
| Jan 8, 2026 | 86750747 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | UTIL SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | 396.17C, 390.17, 383.71H | No |
| Aug 8, 2025 | 85459076 | FREMONT SCALE | NE | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 27, 2024 | 82778634 | Roadside | NE | Level 3 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
| Sep 11, 2024 | 82644122 | 16 - I380 SB MM 53 BRANDON | IA | Level 3 | PTRB TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 392.2, 390.21T(c), 395.8(f)(11) | No |
| Jun 7, 2024 | 81873044 | DEVILS LAKE ND | ND | Level 2 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Dec 12, 2023 | 80448373 | Roadside | IA | Level 3 | VANG SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Oct 18, 2023 | 79955071 | ST. CROIX WEIGH STATION | MN | Level 1 | GDAN SEMI-TRAILER | 8 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.48(a), 393.47(e) | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
6 total · 0.0% OOS
2024-062026-01
InspectionsOOS
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
4 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Dec 18, 2025
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. • BIPD/Primary
Dec 18, 2023
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 13, 2023
InsuranceInsurance term/repl
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Feb 13, 2023
InsuranceInsurance cancel
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
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