THURSTON FOODS INC

USDOT 49092 • 30 THURSTON DRIVE, WALLINGFORD, CT, 06492

ACTIVEMotor Carrier
Authority:1 active
Insurance:1 current
BOC-3:On file
Safety Rating:S
MCS-150:Never updated
OOS Orders:None

Overview

Company profile from FMCSA Census File

USDOT
49,092
Status
ACTIVE
Entity Type
Corporation
Operation
Interstate
Business Type
Motor Carrier
Phone
2032651525
Power Units (MCS-150)
58
Drivers (MCS-150)
54
Safety Rating
S
MCS-150 Mileage
1,901,854
Physical Address
30 THURSTON DRIVE, WALLINGFORD, CT, 06492
Contact

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: Aug 1, 2014
BOC-3 Filing
On file

Operating Authority

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Operating Authority
Authority TypeDocket #StatusOriginal DateFinal Date
Common CarrierMC-673784ACTIVEUnknownOct 4, 2017

Active Insurance (1)

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Active Insurance (1)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1020020920ON FILEAug 1, 2014Oct 25, 2017

Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)

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Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
InsurerTypePolicy #StatusEffectiveCancel Date
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/Primary1020020920REPLACEDAug 1, 2014Aug 1, 2017
WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANYBIPD/PrimaryASKZ91442765018REPLACEDMar 30, 2009Aug 1, 2014

Insurance Events Timeline

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Insurance Events Timeline
EventInsurerPolicy #TypeEvent DateCancel Date
TERM/CANCLARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY1020020920BIPD/PrimaryOct 25, 2017Oct 25, 2017
TERM/REPLARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY1020020920BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2017Aug 1, 2017
TERM/REPLWAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANYASKZ91442765018BIPD/PrimaryAug 1, 2014Aug 1, 2014

Authority Action History (2 events)

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Authority Action History (2 events)
DocketAuthority TypeOriginal ActionServed DateDispositionDecided Date
MC673784COMMONINVOLUNTARY REVOCATIONSep 28, 2017DISCONTINUED REVOCATIONOct 4, 2017
MC673784MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIERGRANTEDApr 8, 2009Unknown

Safety & Inspections

SMS BASIC scores, inspection history, and out-of-service rates

SMS BASIC Scores

Unsafe Driving
0%

Higher percentile = worse safety performance relative to peers. Scores at or above 75% trigger FMCSA alerts.

Inspections
93
Violations
107
17 OOS
Vehicle OOS %
12.9%
Driver OOS %
1.1%
Power Units (MCS-150)
58
Drivers (MCS-150)
54
Crash Records
25

Inspection Activity (24 months)

Monthly inspection counts with OOS months highlighted. Hover bars for details.

2
May
3
Jun
Jul
1
Aug
3
Sep
3
Oct
3
Nov
5
Dec
1
Jan
1
Feb
2
Mar
1
Apr
2
May
1
Jun
Jul
5
Aug
6
Sep
3
Oct
2
Nov
4
Dec
6
Jan
5
Feb
1
Mar
Apr
Clean monthMonth with OOSBased on latest 93 of 93 inspection records

Inspection Activity Map

6 states93 inspections

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Violation Summary (107 violations from 93 inspections)

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Violation Summary (107 violations from 93 inspections)
CodeDescription# Violations# OOSSeverity WtBASIC
FMCSR:392.2Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued1808Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9(a)Inoperable required lamps613Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LLPLInoperable required lamps503Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LRLIInoperable required lamps423Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.3A1-BOSBRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination44Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLDLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.53B-BSteering system components worn307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued308Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.95(a)Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective305Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.47(e)Slack adjuster defective307Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.16(a)Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR)303Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.9A-LCLInoperable required lamps203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWRLighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17C-PINo proof of periodic inspection203Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLLROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.47ESlack adjuster defective207Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3Speeding 11-14 mph over limit207Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCDOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued208Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.75(g)393.75(g)22Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D390.21TE2IV-D10General/Admin
FMCSR:393.9A-LILInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS11Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.5B-HWSLFuel system leak107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIRBrake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.41B10-MCMedical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate11Driver Fitness
FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUSEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201B-FRFrame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.9A-LHLIInoperable required lamps103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.78A-WSWindshield condition defective104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.7A-DDriver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories10Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.25E-LLamps on rear of CMV obscured by load103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:395.24C2I-ELDUNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV power unit number.10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4Speeding 15+ mph over limit1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1Speeding 1-5 mph over limit103Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.209D-STPALWheel fasteners loose/missing118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBDInoperative/defective brakes108Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.2SLTRSOperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:392.2-SLLTROperating a CMV while ill or fatigued108Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SAInoperative/defective brakes118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203E-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:396.17(c)No proof of periodic inspection103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.53(b)Steering system components worn107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11Lighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.11A1-LILLighting devices/reflectors103Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.203B-CBPCab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing10Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.60(c)Glazing/window obstructions104Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:391.11(b)(4)No valid medical certificate107Driver Fitness
FMCSR:395.22(h)(1)Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(h)(2)Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:395.22(h)(3)Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements10Hours Of Service
FMCSR:393.201(a)Frame - cracked/loose/broken118Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.45(d)Brake tubing/hoses inadequate107Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:392.82(a)(1)Texting while driving1010Unsafe Driving
FMCSR:396.5(b)Fuel system leak117Vehicle Maintenance
FMCSR:393.201(b)Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing10Vehicle Maintenance

Peer Context

This carrier vs national averages. Lower is better for all metrics.

Vehicle OOS Rate
12.9%vs nat'l 23.4%
-10.5 pts below avg
Driver OOS Rate
1.1%vs nat'l 6.7%
-5.6 pts below avg
Violations / Inspection
1.15vs nat'l 1.80
-0.65 below avg

National averages: vehicle OOS 23.4%, driver OOS 6.7%, violations per inspection ~1.8. Based on FMCSA MCSAP program data.

Inspection History (93 inspections)

Showing 50 of 93

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Inspection History (93 inspections)
DateReport #StationStateLevelVehicleViolationsTop CodesOOS
Mar 23, 202687433154CLAVERACK-RED MILLS NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Feb 27, 202687157175UNION WEIGH STATIONCTLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LLPLYes
Feb 27, 202687162910H-STURBRIDGEMALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9B-LRLIWR, 393.9A-LLPLYes
Feb 25, 202687197048CARMEL HAMLET NYNYLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1396.17C-PINo
Feb 17, 202687057457RoadsideCTLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK5390.21TE2IV-D, 393.9A-LCL, 393.9A-LLPLNo
Feb 10, 202687004352H-STURBRIDGEMALevel 3UTIL SEMI-TRAILER1392.2-SLLDLNo
Jan 23, 202686869837HARTFORDCTLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 21, 202686902880NEW PALTZ NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 15, 202686815957H-STURBRIDGEMALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Jan 14, 202686835184SAUGERTIES NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LLPLNo
Jan 13, 202686771770UNION SCALECTLevel 1GDAN SEMI-TRAILER3393.75A3-TAOL, 396.5B-HWSL, 393.45B2-B-AIRYes
Jan 12, 202686765043I90WB@CHARLTON SERVICE PLAZAMALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.2-SLLLR, 391.41B10-MC, 393.95A4-EEUSYes
Dec 22, 202586659398NEW PALTZ NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.201B-FRNo
Dec 19, 202586609033MIDDLETOWN SCALECTLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLDLNo
Dec 16, 202586576392UNION SCALECTLevel 2UTIL SEMI-TRAILER0No
Dec 11, 202586533108BERLINCTLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 26, 202586415672DANBURY SCALECTLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 13, 202586305827WINDSORCTLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.9A-LHLI, 393.47E, 393.53B-BYes
Oct 31, 202586206348H-STURBRIDGEMALevel 3FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1392.2-SLLDLNo
Oct 15, 202586055986H-MILLBURYMALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK3392.7A-D, 393.9B-LRLIWR, 393.25E-LYes
Oct 7, 202585979918H-HATFIELDMALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1395.24C2I-ELDUNNo
Sep 29, 202585962179SCHENECTADY NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 26, 202585888781H-STURBRIDGEMALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 26, 202585888872H-BRAINTREEMALevel 3FRE STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS3No
Sep 23, 202585845468UNION SCALECTLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 4, 202585676345NORTH BRANFORDCTLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Sep 3, 202585664636WATERTOWNCTLevel 3FRE STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS4No
Aug 27, 202585710775NEW PALTZ NYUSLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 18, 202585514195UNIONCTLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLLRNo
Aug 7, 202585423998NAUGATUCKCTLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 6, 202585413891GLASTONBURYCTLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Aug 4, 202585396471S-STONEHAMMALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLNo
Jun 9, 202584900596H-MANSFIELDMALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS1No
May 16, 202584696256H-CHICOPEEMALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
May 15, 202584673607UNION SCALECTLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK5393.209D-STPAL, 393.47E, 396.3A1-BOSYes
Apr 4, 202584310103UNION SCALECTLevel 2UTILITY TR SEMI-TRAILER0No
Mar 10, 202584077249H-SHREWSBURYMALevel 2FRE STRAIGHT TRUCK1393.9A-LRLINo
Mar 3, 202584024026H-STURBRIDGEMALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTCDNo
Feb 10, 202583824006H-CHARLTONMALevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK2393.9A-LRLI, 393.9A-LLPLYes
Jan 6, 202583532567RoadsideCTLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLS3No
Dec 26, 202483476244UNION SCALECTLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 23, 202483459386UNION SCALECTLevel 2FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 23, 202483459397MIDDLETOWN SCALECTLevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Dec 20, 202483635566HIGHLAND NYUSLevel 1INTERNATIO TRUCK TRACTOR1396.17C-PINo
Dec 18, 202483419222UNION SCALECTLevel 1FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK0No
Nov 25, 202483285285KINGSTON NYNYLevel 2FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR0No
Nov 8, 202483150273HOPEWELL JUNCTION NYNYLevel 3FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK4392.2-SLL, 392.2-SLLTCD, 392.2SLTRSNo
Nov 5, 202483082463H-CHELMSFORDMALevel 3FRHT STRAIGHT TRUCK1392.2-SLLTRNo
Oct 23, 202483033690NEW PALTZ NYNYLevel 1FREIGHTLIN STRAIGHT TRUCK2396.3A1-BOS, 393.48A-BI-SAYes
Oct 22, 202482959816MIDDLETOWN SCALECTLevel 1FRHT TRUCK TRACTOR1393.203E-CBPNo

Inspection analytics

Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix

Inspections per month (24 mo)

60 total · 15.0% OOS
2024-052026-03
InspectionsOOS

Most frequent inspection stations

Violations by BASIC category

Recent Crashes

25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File

Total Crashes
25
Fatalities
1
Fatal crashes on record
Injuries
9
Across 8 crashes
Tow-Aways
25

Crash History (25 records)

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Crash History (25 records)
DateStateSeverityFatalitiesInjuriesCityLocationVINCarrier Name at Crash
Mar 15, 2024CTINJURY01SHELTONHUNTINGTON ST...JS3773THURSTON FOODS INC
Dec 21, 2023CTTOW00WETHERSFIELD91-S...NW8669THURSTON FOODS INC
Oct 10, 2023MAINJURY01AGAWAM128 SOUTHWICK ST...NW8669THURSTON FOODS INC
Sep 20, 2023CTTOW00SHARONJACKSON HILL RD...JS3769THURSTON FOODS INC
Mar 16, 2023CTTOW00TOLLAND74-E...MJ2202THURSTON FOODS INC
Mar 2, 2022MATOW00CHARLEMONT45 SCHOOL ST...HW3455THURSTON FOODS INC
Feb 8, 2022MAINJURY01WOBURNRTE 95 NB RAMP TO RTE 93 SB...HW3456THURSTON FOODS INC
Feb 5, 2021MATOW00MILTONBROOK RD @ CENTRAL AVE...JS3772THURSTON FOODS INC
Jan 21, 2021MATOW00WESTBOROUGHRTE 90 W @ 6AW...HY2263THURSTON FOODS INC
Feb 4, 2020CTTOW00
Jan 28, 2020MATOW00
Nov 5, 2018MATOW00
Jan 28, 2016CTTOW00
Nov 5, 2014MATOW00
Mar 13, 2014CTINJURY01
Mar 6, 2012MATOW00
Oct 20, 2011MAINJURY02
Jun 15, 2009MATOW00
Dec 30, 2008CTTOW00
Jun 19, 2007CTTOW00
Feb 23, 2007CTTOW00
Mar 1, 2006CTINJURY01
Feb 1, 1999CTFATAL11
Aug 13, 1998CTINJURY01
Jun 11, 1998MATOW00

Compliance Timeline

29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records

Mar 15, 2024
Crash
Injury crash in CT
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Dec 21, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in CT
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 10, 2023
Crash
Injury crash in MA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Sep 20, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in CT
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 16, 2023
Crash
Tow-away crash in CT
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Mar 2, 2022
Crash
Tow-away crash in MA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 8, 2022
Crash
Injury crash in MA
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Feb 5, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 21, 2021
Crash
Tow-away crash in MA
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 4, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jan 28, 2020
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 5, 2018
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 25, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/cancl
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Oct 4, 2017
Authority
Aug 1, 2017
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Jan 28, 2016
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Nov 5, 2014
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Aug 1, 2014
Insurance
Insurance term/repl
WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY • BIPD/Primary
Mar 13, 2014
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 1 injury
Mar 6, 2012
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Oct 20, 2011
Crash
Injury crash
0 fatalities, 2 injuries
Jun 15, 2009
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Dec 30, 2008
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Jun 19, 2007
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries
Feb 23, 2007
Crash
Tow-away crash
0 fatalities, 0 injuries

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