THOMAS PLASTICS MACHINERY INC
USDOT 596692 • DBA: MACHINERY MOVING • 445 N 3RD ST, SCOTTSBURG, IN, 47170
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-851462 | ACTIVE | Unknown | May 16, 2014 |
Active Insurance (1)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. | BIPD/Primary | 5091253728 | ON FILE | Apr 22, 2014 | Apr 22, 2015 |
Insurance History (2 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 49-713791-00 | CANCELLED | Jan 15, 2014 | Jun 1, 2014 |
| AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 49-713791-00 | REPLACED | Jan 15, 2014 | Apr 22, 2014 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | VALLEY FORGE INSURANCE CO. | 5091253728 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2015 | Apr 22, 2015 |
| TERM/CANCL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-713791-00 | BIPD/Primary | Jun 1, 2014 | Jun 1, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | AUTO OWNERS INSURANCE COMPANY | 49-713791-00 | BIPD/Primary | Apr 22, 2014 | Apr 22, 2014 |
Authority Action History (2 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC851462 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 5, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | May 16, 2014 |
| MC851462 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jan 30, 2014 | — | 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
5 states • 8 inspections
Violation Summary (11 violations from 8 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:396.3(a)(1) | Inspection/repair/maintenance - general | 2 | 1 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 2 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWG3 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS2 | Speeding 6-10 mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 5 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.9(a) | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75(a)(3) | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | 1 | 0 | 3 | Unsafe Driving |
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 (8 inspections)
| Date | Report # | Station | State | Level | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 3, 2025 | 85950619 | MOREHEAD | KY | Level 1 | TRLR SEMI-TRAILER | 0 | — | No |
| Mar 19, 2025 | 84190036 | SEYMOUR IN | IN | Level 2 | TRAIL KING SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 392.2-SLLEWG3 | No |
| Dec 4, 2024 | 83325129 | SPENCER TN | TN | Level 1 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | 396.5B-L, 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| Aug 27, 2024 | 82545699 | SEYMOUR IN | IN | Level 1 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | 396.3(a)(1), 393.9(a), 393.75(a)(3) | Yes |
| May 16, 2024 | 81647454 | SEYMOUR IN | IN | Level 3 | FREIGHTLIN TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 392.2 | No |
| Oct 23, 2023 | 79988785 | SEYMOUR IN | IN | Level 2 | UNPUBLISHE SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32 | No |
| Jul 18, 2023 | 79173350 | Roadside | MI | Level 3 | FORD STRAIGHT TRUCK | 1 | 392.16(a) | No |
| May 31, 2023 | 78788078 | 020 - MARION - I-57 S/B | IL | Level 3 | MACK TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | — | No |
Inspection analytics
Monthly cadence, frequent stations, and violation mix
Inspections per month (24 mo)
Most frequent inspection stations
Violations by BASIC category
Recent Crashes
6 crash records from FMCSA Crash File
Crash History (6 records)
| Date | State | Severity | Fatalities | Injuries | City | Location | VIN | Carrier Name at Crash |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 1, 2021 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | ANDERSON | I- 69 | ...852531 | MACHINERY MOVING |
| Jan 20, 2021 | IN | INJURY | 0 | 2 | MITCHELL | SR60E | ...019361 | MACHINERY MOVING |
| Jul 28, 2020 | KY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 8, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 5, 2019 | IN | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 31, 2017 | MO | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
10 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records