THAYER DISTRIBUTION
USDOT 579821 • 500 SPRINGBROOKE BLVD, ASTON, PA, 19014-0000
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-1522459 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Unknown |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 1W844211 | ON FILE | Mar 7, 2023 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | THE CHARTER OAK FIRE INSURANCE CO. | 1W844211 | BIPD/Primary | Jan 1, 2026 | Jan 1, 2026 |
Authority Action History (1 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC1522459 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Mar 14, 2023 | — | 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
13 states • 47 inspections
Violation Summary (39 violations from 47 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:395.30B2-ELDDFC24 | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to certify the record immediately after the final required entry has been made or corrected for the 24 hour period. | 4 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.45B2-B-AIR | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 2 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.30B1-ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | 2 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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-SLLIFTA | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:390.21TB2-DOT | 390.21TB2-DOT | 1 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| 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:393.45B2-BHTD | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LBL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.16-D | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:395.24C2III-ELDSDN | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| 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:395.22(h)(4) | Driver failed to maintain supply of blank drivers records of duty status graph-grids | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.30(b)(1) | Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.8(f)(12) | 395.8(f)(12) | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:395.22(g) | Portable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver | 1 | 0 | — | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.45 | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.17(c) | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95(a) | Emergency equipment - fire extinguisher missing/defective | 1 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.205(c) | Wheel fasteners loose and/or missing | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45(d) | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207(f) | Air suspension pressure loss | 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 (47 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
24 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (24 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2026 | MI | TOW | 0 | 0 | Detroit | I-96 | ...UF3119 | THAYER DISTRIBUTION |
| Jan 30, 2025 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | MANSFIELD TWP | I-295 | ...UX8369 | THAYER DISTRIBUTION |
| Jan 12, 2024 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | RIDGEFIELD PARK VILLAGE | I-95, N.J. TURNPIKE | ...UF3117 | THAYER DISTRIBUTION |
| Dec 18, 2023 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | LAKEWOOD TWP | ROUTE 526 | ...UF3114 | THAYER DISTRIBUTION |
| Dec 1, 2022 | CT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | WEST HAVEN | ELM ST | ...UF3115 | TRANSPORTATION |
| Nov 4, 2020 | MD | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 6, 2020 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 14, 2019 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 1, 2019 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 10, 2016 | NY | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 28, 2014 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 13, 2013 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 26, 2012 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 24, 2012 | NY | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 10, 2011 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 4, 2008 | NJ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 14, 2004 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 15, 2003 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 16, 2001 | CT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 1, 1999 | NJ | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jun 28, 1999 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 30, 1997 | PA | INJURY | 0 | 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Sep 2, 1997 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 1997 | PA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
25 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records