THUNDERBOLT TRUCKING INC
PEOSTA, IA
Book with caution — review signals below
No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking.
- Prior insurance gap · 40 days Feb 20, 2004 → Mar 31, 2004
- Contract (Property) gap · 329 days Inactive Jul 22, 2002 → reinstated Jun 16, 2003
- OOS rate worse than size peers Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median.
- 1 fatality on crash record 12 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. Details →
Plain-text risk summary (print / paste)
TruckCodex risk summary — THUNDERBOLT TRUCKING INC (USDOT 666729) Verdict: CAUTION Book with caution — review signals below No hard OOS / revoked / uninsured blocker, but elevated risk signals need a human look before booking. Authority / census status: Active Active BIPD limit: $750,000 Officer(s): WILLIAM NOEL (Company officer) Organization: CORPORATION Blockers: (none) Cautions: • Prior insurance gap · 40 days — Feb 20, 2004 → Mar 31, 2004 • Contract (Property) gap · 329 days — Inactive Jul 22, 2002 → reinstated Jun 16, 2003 • OOS rate worse than size peers — Driver and/or vehicle out-of-service rate is above the peer median. • 1 fatality on crash record — 12 FMCSA-reportable crashes on file. On file: • Insurance on file · $750,000 — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY · 91X • BOC-3 process agent on file — TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC • Satisfactory FMCSA safety rating Source: https://truckcodex.com/usdot/666729/ As of: Jul 19, 2026 Always confirm on FMCSA SAFER and L&I before tendering — TruckCodex mirrors public filings and can lag by up to a day.
TruckCodex · compliance grade
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
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confidence 100% · 5/5 signals
Compliance grade A
Composite of 5/5 scored components (mean 88/100). Expand for per-signal evidence. Heuristic — not an FMCSA rating or legal advice.
Active census status with no OOS order or revoked authority on file.
Active BIPD/Primary-like policy on file in our insurance history.
Driver OOS 22.2% vs peer median 0% (worse). Vehicle OOS 0% vs peer median 0% (neutral). n=331401 same-size ACTIVE peers.
Official FMCSA Satisfactory safety rating.
No BMC-91 insurance-lapse watch classification on file for this USDOT.
TruckCodex compliance grade from authority, BIPD, peer OOS, FMCSA safety rating, and insurance-watch signals. Not legal advice. See methodology. Booking triage on this page: Caution.
1 active liability policy
Company profile
No active FMCSA cargo filing on file.
FMCSA L&I filing evidence — not a shipper certificate of insurance (COI). Cargo (BMC-34) is primarily an HHG / household-goods requirement; general freight carriers often have none.
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InsuranceACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANYPolicy effective Jun 19, 2025
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Process AgentTRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INCBOC-3 on file
Fleet details (MCS-150)
| Vehicle type | Owned | Term leased | Trip leased |
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| Truck tractors | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 4 | 0 | 0 |
Self-reported on the carrier’s Form MCS-150 (FMCSA Company Census).
Accident reports (24 months)
All 12 crashes →| Last 6 months | 6–12 months | 12–24 months | Total | |
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| Fatalities | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Injuries | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Tow-away | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| Crash reports | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes from FMCSA MCMIS for the trailing 24 months. Counts may differ slightly from SAFER due to reporting lag.
Inspections (24 months)
All 11 inspections →| Driver | Vehicle | Hazmat | |
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| Inspections | 10 | 10 | 0 |
| OOS inspections | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| OOS percentage | 30% | 0% | — |
| National average | 6.67% | 22.26% | 4.44% |
Roadside inspections in the last 24 months. National averages are FMCSA MCSAP reference rates (driver ~6.7%, vehicle ~23.4%, hazmat ~4.4%).
Carrier analysis & narrative context SEO summary, status notes, AI overview, and safety profiles
THUNDERBOLT TRUCKING INC is a corporation based in PEOSTA, IA, registered with the FMCSA under USDOT 666729. The carrier is currently active in FMCSA's records, with a safety rating of Satisfactory. MCS-150 self-reporting puts the fleet at 3 power units and 2 drivers, with 11 roadside inspections on file and a peak out-of-service rate of 22.2%. Use this page to verify the carrier's authority and insurance, review its inspection and crash history, and cross-reference live data on FMCSA SAFER before booking a load or onboarding a partner.
THUNDERBOLT TRUCKING INC is a small fleet, operating 3 power units and 2 drivers, organized as a corporation, with 23 years on FMCSA's records, based in Peosta, IA. Across 9 roadside inspections in the last 24 months, the fleet recorded a 22.2% out-of-service rate, with 1 reportable crash. all filed authority types (contract) are currently revoked.
9 roadside inspections over the last 24 months, up 800% versus the prior 24 months, concentrated in WI (5) and IA (4), with Level 3 inspections the most common.
22.2% out-of-service rate; led by Unsafe Driving (56.0% of violations); top code 392.2-SLLS2 (Speeding 6-10 mph over limit) cited 4 times.
The fleet comprises 3 power units (small fleet) and 2 drivers; Peterbilt, Mack, and Unknown are the most-inspected makes.
Risk Signals
Out-of-Service rate vs same-size peers FMCSA roadside inspections, % placed out-of-service
Compared against 331,401 ACTIVE carriers operating 1–5 power units (±50% of this carrier's 3 unit fleet).
Authority gap detected (1)
- Contract (Property) authority was inactive from Jul 22, 2002 to Jun 16, 2003 (329 days)
Historical coverage gap detected (1)
- No active BIPD/Primary insurance from Feb 20, 2004 to Mar 31, 2004 (40 days)
Inspection Analytics Monthly activity · BASIC mix · state map
Monthly Inspection Activity (24 months)
Violations by BASIC Category
Vehicle Fleet Top makes and models observed in roadside inspections
| Make | Model | Inspections |
|---|---|---|
| Peterbilt | 11 | |
| Mack | 3 | |
| Mckt | 3 | |
| Unknown | 2 | |
| Mac | 1 | |
| Pltk | 1 | |
| Wilson | 1 |
SMS BASIC Scores FMCSA Safety Measurement System per-BASIC scores
| BASIC | Inspections | Serious | Measure | Percentile | Alert | As Of |
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| Driver Fitness | 2 | — | 1.70 | 2 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Controlled Substances / Alcohol | 1 | — | 0.58 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Hours of Service | 2 | — | 0.94 | 1 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Unsafe Driving | 9 | — | 20.46 | 20 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | — | 15.80 | 16 | — | Jul 13, 2026 |
Higher percentiles indicate worse performance relative to peer carriers. Carriers at or above the FMCSA intervention threshold are marked ALERT.
Recent Inspections (11 rows) View all 11 →
| Inspection # | Date ▼ | State | Level | Station | Vehicle | Violations | Top Codes | OOS |
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| 88162049 | Jun 15, 2026 | IL | 2 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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10 | 392.2DL, 391.41A1-FPC, 396.17C | Yes |
| 86339316 | Nov 14, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 391.11B4-DEN, 396.17C, 392.2IN | Yes |
| 86314859 | Nov 11, 2025 | WI | 3 | GAYS MILLS WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 86306434 | Nov 10, 2025 | WI | 3 | POTOSI WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85901345 | Sep 26, 2025 | WI | 3 | CASHTON WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS2 | No |
| 85779085 | Sep 11, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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2 | 392.2-SLLS2, 392.2Y | No |
| 84742916 | May 20, 2025 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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1 | 392.2-SLLS3 | No |
| 83210633 | Nov 18, 2024 | WI | 2 | MCFARLAND WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 392.15, 392.2-SLLTCD, 393.60D | Yes |
| 82722604 | Sep 18, 2024 | WI | 2 | TOWN OF CHRISTIANA WI |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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4 | 396.17(c), 392.2, 393.75(c) | No |
| 82644177 | Sep 11, 2024 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 396.17(c), 392.2, 392.16(a) | No |
| 79652730 | Sep 11, 2023 | IA | 3 | — |
PETERBILT TRUCK TRACTOR
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5 | 393.11, 392.2, 393.75(c) | No |
Recent Crashes (12 rows)
| Report # | Date ▼ | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow | Hazmat | Severity |
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| IA2501512884 | Nov 7, 2025 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1901127484 | Aug 6, 2019 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| ILX001605219 | Jun 18, 2019 | IL | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IA1500857751 | May 5, 2015 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| IL00M2285120 | Aug 22, 2012 | IL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| IL00M2096811 | Feb 8, 2011 | IL | 0 | 1 | No | No | Injury |
| IA2008454690 | Jul 21, 2008 | IA | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000050834 | Sep 28, 2006 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| WI0000037042 | Jul 10, 2002 | WI | 0 | 1 | Yes | No | Injury |
| WI000027227A | Sep 20, 1999 | WI | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
| KS0011203297 | Apr 15, 1997 | KS | 1 | 0 | No | No | Fatal |
| MN0096100476 | Jan 23, 1996 | MN | 0 | 0 | Yes | No | Tow |
Authority Records (1 docket)
Revocations & Inactive Status
Authority actions other than active status — revocations, voluntary surrenders, and dormant dockets.
| Date | Docket | Authority | Status | Applied |
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| Unknown | MC314331 | common | N | — |
MC Certificate Documents (1 PDF)
Authority Records (above) are FMCSA docket status and lifecycle events. MC Certificate Documents here are the archived PDF letters for each action — grants, reinstatements, revocations, name changes, and transfers. They are related but not the same dataset: one row per PDF letter, not one file per docket.
Click a row to open that specific letter. Multiple letters per docket are listed separately by action type and date.
| Date | Docket | Action | Authority | |
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| Jul 7, 2009 | MC314331-P | REI | REINSTATEMENT | REI → |
Insurance Coverage Timeline (22 rows)
Every insurance policy on file, newest effective date first. Amber rows mark BIPD/Primary coverage gaps.
| Insurer | Policy # | Type | Limit | Effective | Cancel | Status |
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| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-FA3836 | 91X | $750,000 | Jun 19, 2025 | On file | ACTIVE |
| ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY | CA-ZV9731 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 19, 2024 | Jun 19, 2025 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 6229432 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 19, 2017 | Jun 19, 2024 | REPLACED |
| NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY | WN152358 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 19, 2014 | Jun 19, 2017 | REPLACED |
| PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY | CA 5475120 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jul 25, 2013 | Jun 19, 2014 | REPLACED |
| CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | CA 5475120 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 19, 2009 | Jul 25, 2013 | CANCELLED |
| CLASSIC INSURANCE CO | CA 5475120 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 19, 2009 | Jun 19, 2009 | REPLACED |
| NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY | CTO0117892 | BIPD/Primary | — | Jun 19, 2008 | Jun 19, 2009 | CANCELLED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2490234 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 31, 2004 | Jun 19, 2008 | REPLACED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2490234 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 31, 2004 | Jun 24, 2008 | CANCELLED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2490234 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 31, 2004 | May 2, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2490234 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 31, 2004 | Mar 31, 2004 | REPLACED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2490234 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 31, 2004 | May 2, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2490234 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 31, 2004 | Mar 31, 2004 | REPLACED |
| Coverage gap — 40 days without BIPD/Primary coverage from Feb 20, 2004 to Mar 31, 2004 | ||||||
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2490234 | CARGO | — | Apr 12, 2003 | Mar 30, 2006 | CANCELLED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2490234 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 12, 2003 | Feb 20, 2004 | CANCELLED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2490234 | BIPD/Primary | — | Apr 12, 2002 | Apr 12, 2003 | REPLACED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2490234 | CARGO | — | Apr 12, 2002 | Apr 12, 2003 | REPLACED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2482170 | BIPD/Primary | — | Nov 20, 1997 | May 2, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | BA2482170 | CARGO | — | Nov 20, 1997 | May 2, 2002 | CANCELLED |
| CANAL INSURANCE CO. | 321795 | BIPD/Primary | — | Mar 20, 1997 | Nov 20, 1997 | CANCELLED |
Compliance Timeline Merged authority / insurance / enforcement events
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Jun 19, 2025insuranceTERM/REPL — ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 19, 2024insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 19, 2017insuranceTERM/REPL — NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 19, 2014insuranceTERM/REPL — PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 25, 2013insuranceCANCEL — CLASSIC INSURANCE CO
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Jul 7, 2009
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Jun 29, 2009
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Jun 29, 2009authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Jun 19, 2009insuranceCANCEL — NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
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Jun 19, 2009insuranceTERM/REPL — CLASSIC INSURANCE CO
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Jun 24, 2008insuranceTERM/CANCL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jun 23, 2008
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Jun 19, 2008insuranceTERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Mar 30, 2006insuranceCANCEL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 2, 2004insuranceTERM/CANCL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Apr 7, 2004
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Mar 31, 2004insuranceTERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 20, 2004insuranceCANCEL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Feb 20, 2004insurance gapCoverage gap: 40 days without BIPD/Primary insurance (through Mar 31, 2004)
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Apr 12, 2003insuranceTERM/REPL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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Jul 22, 2002
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Jul 22, 2002authority gapContract (Property) authority inactive: 329 days (through Jun 16, 2003)
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May 2, 2002insuranceCANCEL — WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
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May 2, 2002authorityAuthority revoked — INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION
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Nov 20, 1997insuranceCANCEL — CANAL INSURANCE CO.
Top Stations & Violation Codes Where this carrier gets inspected and what they get cited for
Most-Inspected Stations
| Station | State | Inspections | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| CASHTON WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
| GAYS MILLS WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
| MCFARLAND WI | WI | 1 | 1 |
| POTOSI WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
| TOWN OF CHRISTIANA WI | WI | 1 | 0 |
Top Violation Codes Cited
| Code | Description | Category | Cited | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 392.2 | Violation of Local Laws - Explain: | Unsafe Driving | 4 | 0 |
| 396.17(c) | Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection | Vehicle Maintenance | 4 | 0 |
| 393.11 | No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required | Vehicle Maintenance | 3 | 0 |
| 393.75(c) | Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove | Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 0 |
| 392.15 | Driver Prohibited from Performing Safety Sensitive Functions per 382.501(a) in the Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. | Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 1 | 1 |
| 392.16(a) | Failing to use seat belt (49 CFR) | Unsafe Driving | 1 | 0 |
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Docket MC314331
common · N · MC
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ACUITY, A MUTUAL INSURANCE COMPANY
91X policy on file
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PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CLASSIC INSURANCE CO
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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NATIONAL CASUALTY COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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WILSHIRE INSURANCE COMPANY
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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CANAL INSURANCE CO.
BIPD/Primary policy on file
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TRUCK PROCESS AGENTS OF AMERICA, INC
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11 inspections
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12 reportable crashes
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How to verify THUNDERBOLT TRUCKING INC
- Verify USDOT and MC numbers match the carrier's documents. Compare the USDOT number and MC docket on this page to the numbers on the carrier's invoice, rate confirmation, or load-board listing. A mismatch between the carrier's claimed numbers and the registered legal name is the single most common red flag.
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- Review safety rating and SMS BASIC scores. Check the carrier's FMCSA safety rating (if any) and the SMS BASIC table. A high percentile in any BASIC category — especially Unsafe Driving, HOS, or Vehicle Maintenance — is worth investigating before tendering a load.
- Examine inspection and crash history. Open the Inspection History and Crash History subpages for the full record. Look for patterns: repeat OOS findings on the same unit, multiple crashes in a short window, or violations clustered in one BASIC category.
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