THERMO FLUIDS INC
USDOT 641752 • 42 LONGWATER DRIVE, NORWELL, MA, 02061
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-454876 | ACTIVE | Unknown | Jun 5, 2015 |
Active Insurance (2)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1000679502241 | ON FILE | Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | CARGO | CA 808-7718 | ON FILE | Feb 1, 2003 | Sep 1, 2006 |
Insurance History (19 canceled/expired)
| Insurer | Type | Policy # | Status | Effective | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1000679502231 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | 1000679502221 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H25559034 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H25310871 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 1, 2021 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H25291475 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H25271865 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H2509718A | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 1, 2018 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H09051107 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2016 | Nov 1, 2017 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H08860889 | REPLACED | Nov 1, 2015 | Nov 1, 2016 |
| ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | ISA H08829238 | REPLACED | Apr 10, 2015 | Nov 1, 2015 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PICIS0001544 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2014 | May 29, 2015 |
| PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | PICIS0001417 | CANCELLED | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2014 |
| COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | 4691707 | CANCELLED | Oct 2, 2012 | Nov 2, 2012 |
| COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | 4691707 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2012 | Oct 2, 2012 |
| COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | 4691707 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2012 | Dec 31, 2013 |
| COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | 4691707 | REPLACED | Oct 1, 2011 | Oct 1, 2012 |
| COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | 4691707 | CANCELLED | Oct 1, 2011 | Nov 2, 2012 |
| ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BIPD/Primary | BAP 9675631 | REPLACED | Sep 1, 2006 | Oct 1, 2011 |
| COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | BIPD/Primary | CA 808-7718 | REPLACED | Feb 1, 2003 | Sep 1, 2006 |
Insurance Events Timeline
| Event | Insurer | Policy # | Type | Event Date | Cancel Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TERM/REPL | STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000679502241 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2025 | Nov 1, 2025 |
| TERM/REPL | STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000679502231 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2024 | Nov 1, 2024 |
| TERM/REPL | STARR INDEMNITY & LIABILITY INSURANCE COMPANY | 1000679502221 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2023 | Nov 1, 2023 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H25559034 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2022 | Nov 1, 2022 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H25310871 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2021 | Nov 1, 2021 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H25291475 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2020 | Nov 1, 2020 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H25271865 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2019 | Nov 1, 2019 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H2509718A | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2018 | Nov 1, 2018 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H09051107 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2017 | Nov 1, 2017 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H08860889 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2016 | Nov 1, 2016 |
| TERM/REPL | ACE AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | ISA H08829238 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 1, 2015 | Nov 1, 2015 |
| CANCEL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICIS0001544 | BIPD/Primary | May 29, 2015 | May 29, 2015 |
| CANCEL | PRAETORIAN INSURANCE COMPANY | PICIS0001417 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2014 | Dec 31, 2014 |
| TERM/REPL | COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | 4691707 | BIPD/Primary | Dec 31, 2013 | Dec 31, 2013 |
| CANCEL | COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | 4691707 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2012 | Nov 2, 2012 |
| TERM/CANCL | COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | 4691707 | BIPD/Primary | Nov 2, 2012 | Nov 2, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | 4691707 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 2, 2012 | Oct 2, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | 4691707 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2012 | Oct 1, 2012 |
| TERM/REPL | ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY | BAP 9675631 | BIPD/Primary | Oct 1, 2011 | Oct 1, 2011 |
| TERM/REPL | COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | CA 808-7718 | BIPD/Primary | Sep 1, 2006 | Sep 1, 2006 |
| TERM/REPL | COMMERCE AND INDUSTRY INSURANCE | CA 808-7718 | CARGO | Sep 1, 2006 | Sep 1, 2006 |
Authority Revocations
| Authority | Docket | Reason | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| COMMON | MC-454876 | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Unknown |
Authority Action History (10 events)
| Docket | Authority Type | Original Action | Served Date | Disposition | Decided Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MC454876 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 4, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2015 |
| MC454876 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | May 4, 2015 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Jun 5, 2015 |
| MC454876 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2014 |
| MC454876 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 30, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 31, 2014 |
| MC454876 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 24, 2014 |
| MC454876 | COMMON | INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION | Dec 4, 2014 | DISCONTINUED REVOCATION | Dec 24, 2014 |
| MC454876 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 13, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC454876 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | REINSTATED | Dec 13, 2012 | — | Unknown |
| MC454876 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 26, 2003 | REVOKED | Nov 13, 2012 |
| MC454876 | MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER | GRANTED | Jun 26, 2003 | REVOKED | Nov 13, 2012 |
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
15 states • 206 inspections
Violation Summary (71 violations from latest 100 of 206 inspections)
| Code | Description | # Violations | # OOS | Severity Wt | BASIC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| FMCSR:393.9 | Inoperable Required Lamp | 6 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2RG | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 3 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.75C | Tire tread depth insufficient (other axles) | 3 | 0 | 5 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.47E | Slack adjuster defective | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.78 | Windshield condition defective | 3 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-B | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 3 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A | Suspension defective | 2 | 1 | 7 | 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 | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.95F | Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper | 2 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9TS | Inoperative turn signal | 2 | 2 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:390.21TC | 390.21TC | 2 | 0 | — | General/Admin |
| FMCSR:392.2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 2 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.60E-WS | Glazing/window obstructions | 1 | 0 | 4 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11 | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.26 | Requirements for reflectors | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2W | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLS4 | Speeding 15+ mph over limit | 1 | 0 | 10 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:180.415B | Cargo tank test or inspection markings | 1 | 0 | — | Hazardous Materials |
| FMCSR:396.17C-PI | No proof of periodic inspection | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LHLI | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:395.8A | Failing to keep RODS | 1 | 0 | 7 | Hours Of Service |
| FMCSR:393.9A-LIL | Inoperable required lamps | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-OAL | Other - Any air leak not attributed to the brake or suspension system. | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.9H | Inoperable head lamps | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2SLSNC | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.51 | Steering wheel free play excessive | 1 | 0 | 6 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.5B-L | Fuel system leak | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.45D-BAAL | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-DLDSUJBCB | Driveline/Driveshaft - Any missing broken or loose universal joint bearing cap bolt bearing strap or retainer bolt | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.207A-STCB | Suspension defective | 1 | 1 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.53B-B | Steering system components worn | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1-BALR | Air Brake - Fails air loss rate test | 1 | 1 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.11A1-LRR | Lighting devices/reflectors | 1 | 0 | 3 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:392.2-SLLEWA2 | Operating a CMV while ill or fatigued | 1 | 0 | 8 | Unsafe Driving |
| FMCSR:393.203E-CBP | Cab and Body Parts - Cab front bumper missing/not secured/protruding | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1B | Brakes (general) Explain: | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1BOS | 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:393.45B2UV | Brake tubing/hoses inadequate | 1 | 0 | 7 | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.3A1 | Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:396.9D2-FTF | Failing to correct the violation(s)/defect(s) noted on the roadside inspection report | 1 | 0 | — | Vehicle Maintenance |
| FMCSR:393.75A3 | Tire-flat and/or audible air leak | 1 | 1 | — | 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 (206 inspections)
Showing 50 of 206
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 18, 2024 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | CALABASAS | 34.151346 / -118.692932 | ...075996 | THERMO FLUIDS INC |
| May 15, 2023 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | NOT LISTED | NOT REPORTED | ...263253 | THERMO FLUIDS INC |
| May 5, 2022 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | SOUTH SALT LAKE | 3300 S WEST TEMPLE ST, at - | ...385119 | THERMO FLUIDS INC |
| Feb 9, 2022 | OR | INJURY | 0 | 1 | .31 S HAPPY VALLEY | SE JENNIFER ST & SE 120TH AVE | ...204792 | THERMO FLUIDS INC |
| Nov 19, 2019 | OR | FATAL | 1 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 24, 2019 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 12, 2019 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| May 15, 2018 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Feb 7, 2018 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 10, 2017 | UT | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 13, 2017 | WY | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 8, 2016 | TX | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Nov 23, 2015 | AZ | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Mar 31, 2014 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 31, 2014 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 7, 2014 | WA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Oct 18, 2013 | CA | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 15, 2013 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jan 8, 2013 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 13, 2012 | UT | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Jul 9, 2012 | TX | INJURY | 0 | 1 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 15, 2011 | NM | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec 1, 2011 | OR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Aug 21, 2010 | CO | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
| Apr 1, 2009 | AR | TOW | 0 | 0 | — | — | — | — |
Compliance Timeline
47 events merged from authority, insurance, enforcement, OOS, crash, MCS-150, and safety rating records
Showing most recent 25 of 47 events