THUNDER CARRIERS LLC
USDOT 3693184 • 840 PRANCER RD, LAREDO, TX, 78045
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Risk Signals1 flagged
Signals are auto-detected from FMCSA public records. This is not a regulatory determination.
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-1289241 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jul 29, 2024 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | BIPD/Primary | CA984444955 | ON FILE | Jul 30, 2024 | Jul 30, 2025 |
Insurance History (4 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA5485-02 | REPLACED | Sep 14, 2023 | Jul 30, 2024 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA5485-02 | CANCELLED | Sep 14, 2023 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | UWPGA5485-01 | CANCELLED | Sep 14, 2022 | Sep 14, 2023 |
| INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | IPGAL-0000030-01 | REPLACED | Sep 14, 2021 | Sep 14, 2022 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | PROGRESSIVE COUNTY MUTUAL | CA984444955 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2025 | Jul 30, 2025 |
| TERM/CANCL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA5485-02 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2024 | Aug 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA5485-02 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 30, 2024 | Jul 30, 2024 |
| CANCEL | UNITED WISCONSIN INSURANCE COMPANY | UWPGA5485-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2023 | Sep 14, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | INCLINE CASUALTY COMPANY | IPGAL-0000030-01 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 14, 2022 | Sep 14, 2022 |
Authority Action History (5 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1289241 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jul 5, 2024 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jul 29, 2024 |
| MC1289241 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2023 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 15, 2023 |
| MC1289241 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 9, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Sep 29, 2022 |
| MC1289241 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Aug 18, 2022 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Aug 22, 2022 |
| MC1289241 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Sep 20, 2021 | — | 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 • 9 inspections
Violation Summary (32 violations from 9 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 5 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H1 | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.17C | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H2 | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.55C1 | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.9A2-C | Cargo - Vehicle components or dunnage not secured | 1 | 1 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2PC | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24D | ELD cannot transfer ELD records electronically | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.11UR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.22H4 | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.55E-B | Coupling device/towing methods defective | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16 | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95A | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | 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 (9 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 3, 2026 | 86996405 | 820M US59 | TX | Level 3 | INTL TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | 395.22H1, 395.22H2, 392.2RG | No |
| Nov 5, 2025 | 86267173 | IH45 NB WILMER SCALE | TX | Level 2 | KW TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 393.55C1, 393.75A3 | Yes |
| Oct 30, 2025 | 86236384 | 303 IH35 SB SVC RD M | TX | Level 2 | HYUN SEMI-TRAILER | 8 | 392.9A2-C, 393.45B2PC, 393.75C | Yes |
| Sep 10, 2025 | 85765841 | HELPER UT | UT | Level 3 | WABASH NAT SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Aug 21, 2025 | 85597881 | IH-0035 IN BEXAR CO. (133-173) | TX | Level 1 | GRDN SEMI-TRAILER | 8 | 393.47E, 393.11UR, 396.5B | No |
| May 28, 2025 | 84821165 | STANTON TN | TN | Level 2 | KENWORTH TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 393.75A3-TAOL | Yes |
| Apr 23, 2025 | 84529024 | CORTEZ CO | CO | Level 2 | GREAT DANE SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | 393.78A-WS, 393.9A-LBL, 393.55E-B | No |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 84386285 | ON PECOS HWY 1560 FT W OF POTA | NM | Level 3 | WANC SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.16 | No |
| Dec 28, 2024 | 83516930 | IH 35 NB MP 281 | TX | Level 2 | FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | 393.9, 393.9TS, 393.95A | Yes |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Compliance Timeline
6 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records