THURSTON FOODS INC
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 30 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
- FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI Details →
- 1 active operating authority
- Insurance on file · $1,000,000 ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X Details →
- BOC-3 process agent on file ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS Details →
- Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating
- OOS rate better than size peers
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — THURSTON FOODS INC (USDOT 49092) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $1,000,000 Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 30 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • FMCSA cargo filing on file · BMC-34 — WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY · Filing evidence (BMC-34/83) — not a shipper COI • 1 active operating authority • Insurance on file · $1,000,000 — ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating • OOS rate better than size peers Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/49092/ As of: Jul 25, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 1.6% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 15.9% vs peer median 16.7% (better). n=17182 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy · 1 cargo filing
Company profile
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Aug 1, 2017
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Process AgentALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESSBOC-3 on file
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Operating AuthorityMC673784ACTIVE
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Truck tractors | 0 | 13 | 0 |
| Trailers | 20 | 11 | 0 |
| Trucks | 0 | 45 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Inspections (24 months)
All 98 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Inspections | 60 | 60 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 1.67% | 13.33% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
THURSTON FOODS INC is a corporation based in WALLINGFORD, CT, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 49092. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 58 power units and 54 drivers, with 98 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 15.9%. 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.
THURSTON FOODS INC is a mid-sized fleet, operating 58 power units and 54 drivers, organized as a corporation, based in Wallingford, CT. Across 62 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 14.5% out-of-service rate, with no reportable crashes on file. BIPD/Primary insurance is on file with ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY, and operating authority is active for common.
62 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 88% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in CT (29) and MA (17), with Level 2 inspections the most common.
14.5% out-of-service rate; led by Vehicle Maintenance (63.3% of violations); top code 393.9A-LLPL (Inoperable required lamps) cited 5 times.
The fleet comprises 58 power units (mid-sized fleet) and 54 drivers; Freightliner, Utility, and Fre are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 17,182 ACTIVE carriers operating 29–87 power units (±50% of this carrier's 58 unit fleet).
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Activity by State
| State | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Last Inspection |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Connecticut (CT) | 29 | 4 | 13.8% | Jun 18, 2026 |
| Massachusetts (MA) | 18 | 4 | 22.2% | Jul 6, 2026 |
| New York (NY) | 11 | 1 | 9.1% | Mar 23, 2026 |
| US (US) | 2 | 0 | 0.0% | Aug 27, 2025 |
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Freightliner | 85 | |
| Utility | 5 | |
| Great Dane | 4 | |
| Fre | 3 | |
| International | 2 | |
| Aber | 1 | |
| Great | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 1 | — | 0.10 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 0 | — | 0.00 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 1 | — | 0.01 | 0 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 7 | — | 0.72 | 1 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 19 | — | 3.85 | 4 | — | Jul 20, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (98 rows) View all 98 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88328742 | Jul 6, 2026 | MA | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 88178240 | Jun 18, 2026 | CT | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.45D-B | No |
| 88145570 | Jun 15, 2026 | CT | 1 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87601004 | Apr 17, 2026 | CT | 3 | UNION SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87570969 | Apr 13, 2026 | MA | 2 | H-STURBRIDGE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 9A-LIL | No |
| 87433154 | Mar 23, 2026 | NY | 2 | CLAVERACK-RED MILLS NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 87162910 | Feb 27, 2026 | MA | 2 | H-STURBRIDGE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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2 | 393.9B-LRLIWR, 393.9A-LLPL | Yes |
| 87157175 | Feb 27, 2026 | CT | 2 | UNION WEIGH STATION |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LLPL, 393.9A-LCL | Yes |
| 87197048 | Feb 25, 2026 | NY | 3 | CARMEL HAMLET NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 396.17C-PI | No |
| 87057457 | Feb 17, 2026 | CT | 2 | — |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 393.9A-LLPL, 393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LCL | No |
| 87004352 | Feb 10, 2026 | MA | 3 | H-STURBRIDGE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLDL | No |
| 86869837 | Jan 23, 2026 | CT | 3 | HARTFORD |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86902880 | Jan 21, 2026 | NY | 2 | NEW PALTZ NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86815957 | Jan 15, 2026 | MA | 2 | H-STURBRIDGE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86835184 | Jan 14, 2026 | NY | 2 | SAUGERTIES NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.9A-LLPL | No |
| 86771770 | Jan 13, 2026 | CT | 1 | UNION SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.75A3-TAOL, 396.5B-HWSL, 393.45B2-B-AIR | Yes |
| 86765043 | Jan 12, 2026 | MA | 2 | ma-i90wb@charlton-service-plaza |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 391.41B10-MC, 393.95A4-EEUS, 392.2-SLLLR | Yes |
| 86659398 | Dec 22, 2025 | NY | 2 | NEW PALTZ NY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 393.201B-FR | No |
| 86609033 | Dec 19, 2025 | CT | 2 | MIDDLETOWN SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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1 | 392.2-SLLDL | No |
| 86576392 | Dec 16, 2025 | CT | 2 | UNION SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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0 | — | No |
| 86533108 | Dec 11, 2025 | CT | 3 | BERLIN |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86415672 | Nov 26, 2025 | CT | 2 | DANBURY SCALE |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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0 | — | No |
| 86305827 | Nov 13, 2025 | CT | 1 | WINDSOR |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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5 | 396.3A1-BOS, 393.9A-LHLI, 393.47E | Yes |
| 86206348 | Oct 31, 2025 | MA | 3 | H-STURBRIDGE |
FREIGHTLINER TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLDL | No |
| 86055986 | Oct 15, 2025 | MA | 2 | H-MILLBURY |
FREIGHTLINER STRAIGHT TRUCK
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3 | 393.9B-LRLIWR, 392.7A-D, 393.25E-L | Yes |
Recent Crashes (30 rows) View all 30 →
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CT2400007837 | Mar 15, 2024 | CT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CT2300500282 | Dec 21, 2023 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MATBC0031607 | Oct 10, 2023 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CT2300377044 | Sep 20, 2023 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT2300106198 | Mar 16, 2023 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1004087268 | Mar 2, 2022 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1004077600 | Feb 8, 2022 | MA | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA1003936338 | Feb 5, 2021 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1003920794 | Jan 21, 2021 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT2000055567 | Feb 4, 2020 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1003798477 | Jan 28, 2020 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1003582257 | Nov 5, 2018 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT1600001871 | Jan 28, 2016 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1002887866 | Nov 5, 2014 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT1400148082 | Mar 13, 2014 | CT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA1001902751 | Mar 6, 2012 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| MA1001686622 | Oct 20, 2011 | MA | 0 | 2 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA1001358039 | Jun 15, 2009 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT0800637333 | Dec 30, 2008 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT07-0009029 | Jun 19, 2007 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT07-0002589 | Feb 23, 2007 | CT | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| CT06-0001860 | Mar 1, 2006 | CT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| CTI99-028670 | Feb 1, 1999 | CT | 1 | 1 | Yes | No | Fatal |
| CT98-0023813 | Aug 13, 1998 | CT | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| MA0000002274 | Jun 11, 1998 | MA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Apr 8, 2009 | MC673784-C | CPL | REVOCATION | CPL → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (5 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | CPO 0235476 | 91X | $1,000,000 | Aug 1, 2017 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020020920 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2014 | Oct 25, 2017 | CANCELLED |
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020020920 | BIPD/Primary | — | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2017 | REPLACED |
| WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | ASKZ91442765018 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 30, 2009 | Aug 1, 2014 | REPLACED |
| WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | YYKZ91442765048 | 34 | — | Mar 30, 2009 | On file | ACTIVE |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Oct 25, 2017insuranceTERM/CANCL — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
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Oct 4, 2017
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Aug 1, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
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Aug 1, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 8, 2009
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
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| UNION SCALE | CT | 18 | 4 |
| MIDDLETOWN SCALE | CT | 7 | 0 |
| H-STURBRIDGE | MA | 7 | 1 |
| WINDSOR | CT | 3 | 1 |
| NEW PALTZ NY | NY | 3 | 1 |
| DANBURY SCALE | CT | 2 | 0 |
| WETHERSFIELD | CT | 2 | 0 |
| NORTH KINGSTOWN RI | RI | 2 | 1 |
| BERLIN | CT | 1 | 0 |
| GLASTONBURY | CT | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 18 | 0 |
| 393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | Vehicle Maintenance | 6 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 3 | 0 |
| 393.47(e) | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.95(a) | No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 2 |
| 391.11(b)(4) | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a CDL (passenger or property carrying) vehicle that is non-excepted and the driver has self-certified as excepted interstate or excepted intrastate with the state driver's licensing agency. | Driver Fitness | 1 | 0 |
| 392.82(a)(1) | Using a hand-held mobile telephone while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 0 |
| 393.201(a) | Frame cracked / loose / sagging / broken | Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1 |
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Docket MC673784
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ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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ALLAMERICAN AGENTS OF PROCESS
BOC-3 process agent · 107,529 carriers served
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98 inspections
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30 reportable crashes
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- 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.
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