THOMASON EXPRESS LLC
USDOT 537522 • 1606 E MAIN STREET, MARION, IL, 62959
Overview
Company profile from FMCSA Census File
Authority & Insurance
Operating authority, insurance filings, and BOC-3 status
Operating Authority
Active Insurance (4)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | A0107228001 | ON FILE | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | TRUST FUND | NONE | ON FILE | Jan 20, 2014 | Mar 18, 2015 |
| AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | SURETY | 1000886329 | ON FILE | Dec 20, 2010 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP22666C | ON FILE | Jan 16, 2007 | Aug 2, 2019 |
Insurance History (27 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP22666C | REPLACED | Jan 16, 2007 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP22666C | CANCELLED | Jan 16, 2007 | Aug 2, 2019 |
| OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY | SURETY | RLI 604178 | CANCELLED | Dec 20, 2006 | Dec 20, 2010 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP22666A | NAME CHANGED | Jun 27, 2004 | Jan 16, 2007 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP22666A | REPLACED | Jun 27, 2004 | Jun 27, 2004 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | GWP22666A | NAME CHANGED | Jun 27, 2004 | Jan 16, 2007 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | GWP22666A | REPLACED | Jun 27, 2004 | Jun 27, 2004 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0036865 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2002 | Jun 27, 2004 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM0036865 | CANCELLED | Jun 27, 2002 | Jun 27, 2004 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CM0000600 | REPLACED | Jun 27, 2001 | Jun 27, 2002 |
| LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CM0000600 | REPLACED | Jun 27, 2001 | Jun 27, 2002 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT7501511300-001 | REPLACED | Jun 2, 2001 | Jun 27, 2001 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT7501511600-001 | CANCELLED | Jun 2, 2001 | Jul 10, 2001 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT7501511600-001 | REPLACED | Jun 2, 2001 | Jun 27, 2001 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT7501511300-001 | CANCELLED | Jun 2, 2001 | Jul 10, 2001 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT7501511600-001 | CANCELLED | Apr 21, 2001 | Jun 2, 2001 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT7501511300-001 | CANCELLED | Apr 17, 2001 | Jun 2, 2001 |
| WESTERN SURETY CO. | SURETY | 22848534 | CANCELLED | Sep 8, 2000 | Nov 10, 2006 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT7501511600-001 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2000 | Apr 21, 2001 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT7501511300-001 | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 2000 | Apr 17, 2001 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | CT7501511600-001 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 10, 2000 | Jul 14, 2000 |
| SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CARGO | CT7501511300-001 | NAME CHANGED | Mar 10, 2000 | Jul 14, 2000 |
| WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | SURETY | 980602 | NAME CHANGED | Jun 2, 1998 | Jul 14, 2000 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP 35963A | REPLACED | Mar 10, 1994 | Mar 10, 2000 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | BIPD/Primary | CLP 35963A | CANCELLED | Mar 10, 1994 | Apr 7, 2000 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP 35963A | CANCELLED | Mar 2, 1994 | Apr 7, 2000 |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CARGO | CLP 35963A | REPLACED | Mar 2, 1994 | Mar 10, 2000 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | A0107228001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2021 | Jul 1, 2021 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP22666C | BIPD/Primary | Aug 2, 2019 | Aug 2, 2019 |
| CANCEL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP22666C | CARGO | Aug 2, 2019 | Aug 2, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP22666C | BIPD/Primary | Jul 1, 2019 | Jul 1, 2019 |
| CANCEL | PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION, INC. | NONE | TRUST FUND | Mar 18, 2015 | Mar 18, 2015 |
| CANCEL | AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNITY COMPANY | 1000886329 | SURETY | Oct 1, 2013 | Oct 1, 2013 |
| CANCEL | OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY | RLI 604178 | SURETY | Dec 20, 2010 | Dec 20, 2010 |
| NAMECHG | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP22666A | BIPD/Primary | Jan 16, 2007 | Jan 16, 2007 |
| NAMECHG | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP22666A | CARGO | Jan 16, 2007 | Jan 16, 2007 |
| CANCEL | WESTERN SURETY CO. | 22848534 | SURETY | Nov 10, 2006 | Nov 10, 2006 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0036865 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2004 | Jun 27, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP22666A | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2004 | Jun 27, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP22666A | CARGO | Jun 27, 2004 | Jun 27, 2004 |
| CANCEL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0036865 | CARGO | Jun 27, 2004 | Jun 27, 2004 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0000600 | CARGO | Jun 27, 2002 | Jun 27, 2002 |
| TERM/REPL | LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY | CM0000600 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2002 | Jun 27, 2002 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7501511600-001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 10, 2001 | Jul 10, 2001 |
| TERM/CANCL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7501511300-001 | CARGO | Jul 10, 2001 | Jul 10, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7501511300-001 | CARGO | Jun 27, 2001 | Jun 27, 2001 |
| TERM/REPL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7501511600-001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 27, 2001 | Jun 27, 2001 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7501511300-001 | CARGO | Jun 2, 2001 | Jun 2, 2001 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7501511600-001 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 2, 2001 | Jun 2, 2001 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7501511600-001 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 21, 2001 | Apr 21, 2001 |
| CANCEL | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7501511300-001 | CARGO | Apr 17, 2001 | Apr 17, 2001 |
| NAMECHG | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7501511300-001 | CARGO | Jul 14, 2000 | Jul 14, 2000 |
| NAMECHG | WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE COMPANY | 980602 | SURETY | Jul 14, 2000 | Jul 14, 2000 |
| NAMECHG | SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPANY | CT7501511600-001 | BIPD/Primary | Jul 14, 2000 | Jul 14, 2000 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 35963A | BIPD/Primary | Apr 7, 2000 | Apr 7, 2000 |
| TERM/CANCL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 35963A | CARGO | Apr 7, 2000 | Apr 7, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 35963A | CARGO | Mar 10, 2000 | Mar 10, 2000 |
| TERM/REPL | GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | CLP 35963A | BIPD/Primary | Mar 10, 2000 | Mar 10, 2000 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| BROKER | MC-184529 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-184529 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-184529 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-184529 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| BROKER | MC-184529 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| COMMON | MC-184529 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
| CONTRACT | MC-184529 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (17 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC184529 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Oct 9, 2014 | REVOKED | Mar 24, 2015 |
| MC184529 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Apr 8, 2011 | REVOKED | Dec 2, 2013 |
| MC184529 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Jan 26, 2007 | REVOKED | Dec 27, 2010 |
| MC184529 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2006 |
| MC184529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 11, 2006 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 13, 2006 |
| MC184529 | BROKER | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2005 |
| MC184529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2005 |
| MC184529 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Nov 22, 2005 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 6, 2005 |
| MC184529 | CONTRACT | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2004 |
| MC184529 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Jun 1, 2004 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 29, 2004 |
| MC184529 | PROPERTY BROKER | REINSTATED | Feb 7, 2001 | REVOKED | Nov 20, 2006 |
| MC184529 | PROPERTY BROKER | GRANTED | Oct 6, 1998 | REVOKED | Sep 26, 2000 |
| MC184529 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 3, 1991 | — | Unknown |
| MC184529 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Sep 3, 1991 | — | Unknown |
| MC184529 | PROPERTY BROKER | DISMISSED | Nov 6, 1990 | — | Unknown |
| MC184529 | MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 23, 1986 | — | Unknown |
| MC184529 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 23, 1986 | — | 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
7 states • 41 inspections
Violation Summary (42 violations from 41 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 9 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 4 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 4 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45(b)(2) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(e)(1) | 395.8(e)(1) | 2 | 2 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-F | Fuel - Dripping leak. | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALAC | Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | 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 | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLSR | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2LC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.205A | Wheel/rim defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(1) | Drivers record of duty status not current | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:393.95(a)(4) | 393.95(a)(4) | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(3)(i) | 395.3(a)(3)(i) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.3(a)(2) | Driving beyond 11-hour driving limit | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5(b) | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8(k)(2) | ELD malfunction / not functional | 1 | 1 | 5 | Hours Of Service |
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 (41 inspections)
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 27, 2024 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | Globe | 04E US HIGHWAY 60 @ 04N ESCUDILLA DR | ...220ILL | THOMASON EXPRESS LLC |
| Dec 19, 2023 | MO | INJURY | 0 | 1 | EUREKA | IS 44 | ...K34332 | THOMASON EXPRESS LLC |
| Jun 12, 2020 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 3 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 11, 2019 | OK | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 23, 2018 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 2, 2018 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 27, 2018 | AR | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 30, 2017 | NM | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 24, 2017 | VA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 21, 2016 | IL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 20, 2015 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 4, 2014 | FL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 13, 2014 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 5, 2014 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 30, 2013 | FL | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 18, 2013 | OH | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 29, 2012 | GA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 21, 2012 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 20, 2011 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 21, 2011 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 1, 2011 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2010 | MO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 12, 2010 | IL | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 19, 2010 | KS | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 11, 2010 | GA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
59 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 59 events