THURSTON FOODS INC
USDOT 49092 • 30 THURSTON DRIVE, WALLINGFORD, CT, 06492
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
| Authority Type | Docket # | Status | Original Date | Final Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Common Carrier | MC-673784 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Oct 4, 2017 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020020920 | ON FILE | Aug 1, 2014 | Oct 25, 2017 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1020020920 | REPLACED | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2017 |
| WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ASKZ91442765018 | REPLACED | Mar 30, 2009 | Aug 1, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/CANCL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020020920 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 25, 2017 | Oct 25, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ARBELLA PROTECTION INSURANCE COMPANY | 1020020920 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2017 | Aug 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | WAUSAU BUSINESS INSURANCE COMPANY | ASKZ91442765018 | BIPD/Primary | Aug 1, 2014 | Aug 1, 2014 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC673784 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Sep 28, 2017 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Oct 4, 2017 |
| MC673784 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Apr 8, 2009 | — | 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
6 states • 93 inspections
Violation Summary (107 violations from 93 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 18 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 6 | 1 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LLPL | Inoperable required lamps | 5 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LRLI | Inoperable required lamps | 4 | 2 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BOS | BRAKES OUT OF SERVICE: The number of defective brakes is equal to or greater than 20 percent of the service brakes on the vehicle or combination | 4 | 4 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLDL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLL | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47(e) | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 3 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LCL | Inoperable required lamps | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9B-LRLIWR | Lighting - Tail lamp - Both lamps on rearmost vehicle inoperative when required to be on | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 2 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLLR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS3 | Speeding 11-14 mph over limit | 2 | 0 | 7 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTCD | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75(g) | 393.75(g) | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TE2IV-D | 390.21TE2IV-D | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | 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:396.5B-HWSL | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.41B10-MC | Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate | 1 | 1 | — | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:393.95A4-EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201B-FR | Frame - Cab or body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78A-WS | Windshield condition defective | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.7A-D | Driver - Failed to conduct pre-trip inspection or make use of required parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.25E-L | Lamps on rear of CMV obscured by load | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.24C2I-ELDUN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify CMV power unit number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS1 | Speeding 1-5 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.209D-STPAL | Wheel fasteners loose/missing | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BLMACBD | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 0 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLTRS | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLTR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.48A-BI-SA | Inoperative/defective brakes | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53(b) | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LIL | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.203B-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab/body mounts loose/broken/missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.60(c) | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:391.11(b)(4) | No valid medical certificate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Driver Fitness |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(1) | Driver failing to maintain ELD user's manual | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(2) | Driver failing to maintain ELD instruction sheet | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(h)(3) | Driver failed to maintain instruction sheet for ELD malfunction reporting requirements | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.201(a) | Frame - cracked/loose/broken | 1 | 1 | 8 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.82(a)(1) | Texting while driving | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.201(b) | Bolts securing cab broken/loose/missing | 1 | 0 | — | 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 (93 inspections)
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Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
25 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (25 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 15, 2024 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SHELTON | HUNTINGTON ST | ...JS3773 | THURSTON FOODS INC |
| Dec 21, 2023 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | WETHERSFIELD | 91-S | ...NW8669 | THURSTON FOODS INC |
| Oct 10, 2023 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | AGAWAM | 128 SOUTHWICK ST | ...NW8669 | THURSTON FOODS INC |
| Sep 20, 2023 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | SHARON | JACKSON HILL RD | ...JS3769 | THURSTON FOODS INC |
| Mar 16, 2023 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | TOLLAND | 74-E | ...MJ2202 | THURSTON FOODS INC |
| Mar 2, 2022 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CHARLEMONT | 45 SCHOOL ST | ...HW3455 | THURSTON FOODS INC |
| Feb 8, 2022 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WOBURN | RTE 95 NB RAMP TO RTE 93 SB | ...HW3456 | THURSTON FOODS INC |
| Feb 5, 2021 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | MILTON | BROOK RD @ CENTRAL AVE | ...JS3772 | THURSTON FOODS INC |
| Jan 21, 2021 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | WESTBOROUGH | RTE 90 W @ 6AW | ...HY2263 | THURSTON FOODS INC |
| Feb 4, 2020 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2020 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2018 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2016 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 5, 2014 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 13, 2014 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 6, 2012 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 20, 2011 | MA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 15, 2009 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 30, 2008 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 19, 2007 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 23, 2007 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2006 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 1, 1999 | CT | FATAL | 1 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 13, 1998 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 11, 1998 | MA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
29 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 29 events