THOMASON EXPRESS LLC

DOT 537522 MC 184529 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
41 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 7.32% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 50.0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
18 units

Drivers: 15

Trailers: 150 (150 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $1,000,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

1606 E MAIN STREET, MARION, IL, 62959

Phone Number

(618) 993-2805

Mailing Address

PO BOX 910, MARION, IL, 62959

Cell Phone

----

Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(618) 997-2011

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
40 yrs, 6 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
40 yrs, 6 mo

Broker

Inactive
27 yrs, 10 mo

Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2015-03-24 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2013-12-02 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2010-12-27 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2006-12-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-12-13 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2006-11-20 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
2005-12-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION BROKER ACTIVE
2005-12-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-12-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-07-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-07-02 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2000-09-29 REVOKED PROPERTY BROKER INACTIVE
1991-09-03 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
1991-09-03 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1990-11-06 — PROPERTY BROKER ACTIVE
1986-01-23 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
1986-01-23 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC184529 2015-03-24
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC184529 2013-10-07
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC184529 2010-12-27
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC184529 2006-11-20
BROKER INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC184529 2000-07-14

Insurance & Bond Information

Current insurance coverage and bond requirements by authority type

BIPD Insurance

Bodily Injury & Property Damage

Active

Required for carriers transporting goods. Covers accidents and property damage.

On File: $1,000,000
Required: $750,000
Cargo Insurance

Cargo Liability Coverage

Cancelled

Covers loss or damage to goods being transported.

Status: Cancelled
Required: Yes
Bond Coverage

Broker/Freight Forwarder Bond

—

Required for brokers/freight forwarders ($75K minimum).

Status: Not Required
Required: No (Carriers exempt)
Insurance Requirements by Authority Type

For Profit Carrier

  • BIPD: $750,000 - $5,000,000 (varies by cargo)
  • Cargo: Varies by commodity
  • Bond: Not required

Broker/Freight Forwarder

  • BIPD: May be required
  • Cargo: Not typically required
  • Bond: $75,000 minimum

Insurance Filing History

Effective Date Type Policy # Coverage Insurer Cancel Date Method Status
2021-07-01 BIPD/Primary MCP72620A $1,000,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. - - ACTIVE
2019-07-01 BIPD/Primary A0107228001 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2021-07-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2014-01-20 TRUST FUND NONE $750,000 PACIFIC FINANCIAL ASSOCIATION… 2015-03-18 CANCEL CANCELLED
2010-12-20 SURETY 1000886329 $750,000 AMERICAN CONTRACTORS INDEMNIT… 2013-10-01 CANCEL CANCELLED
2007-01-16 BIPD/Primary GWP22666C $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2019-08-02 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2006-12-20 SURETY RLI 604178 $750,000 OLD REPUBLIC SURETY COMPANY 2010-12-20 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-06-27 CARGO GWP22666A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2004-06-27 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2002-06-27 BIPD/Primary CM0036865 $750,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2004-06-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-06-27 BIPD/Primary CM0000600 $750,000 LANCER INSURANCE COMPANY 2002-06-27 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-06-02 CARGO CT7501511300-001 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2001-07-10 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2001-06-02 BIPD/Primary CT7501511600-001 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2001-07-10 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
2001-04-21 BIPD/Primary CT7501511600-001 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2001-06-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
2001-04-17 CARGO CT7501511300-001 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2001-06-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-09-08 SURETY 22848534 $750,000 WESTERN SURETY CO. 2006-11-10 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-03-10 CARGO CT7501511300-001 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2000-07-14 NAMECHG CANCELLED
2000-03-10 BIPD/Primary CT7501511600-001 $750,000 SENTRY SELECT INSURANCE COMPA… 2001-04-21 CANCEL CANCELLED
1998-06-02 SURETY 980602 $750,000 WASHINGTON INTERNATIONAL INSU… 2000-07-14 NAMECHG CANCELLED
1994-03-10 BIPD/Primary CLP 35963A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2000-04-07 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED
1994-03-02 CARGO CLP 35963A $750,000 GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. 2000-04-07 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

7.32%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

41 inspections · 3 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

50.0%

National avg: 5.51%

Above average

6 inspections · 3 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 41 Last inspection: Jul 1, 2026 Total crashes: 55

FMCSA Inspection Records (41 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jul 1, 2026

3858Q52MBC

Level 2 NM FREIGHTLIN 1FUJBBCG...

Apr 7, 2026

5016670023

Level 3 IL PTRB 1XP5DR9X...

Apr 5, 2026

3064Q2NSL2

Level 2 NM FRHT 1FUJA6CG...

Mar 30, 2026

W093000147

16 viol. 2 OOS
Level 1 MO FREIGHTLIN 1FUJA6CG...

Jul 31, 2025

5003130011

Level 3 IL FRHT 1FUJA6CG...

Jul 28, 2025

XC25940463

2 viol.
Level 3 AZ PETERBILT 1XP5DR9X...

Jun 2, 2025

2434P497TS

Level 3 NM FRHT 1FUJBBCG...

Mar 14, 2025

3862P21BBH

1 viol.
Level 2 NM FRHT 1FUJA6CG...

Feb 28, 2025

8283008829

1 viol.
Level 2 IN PETERBILT 1XP5DR9X...

Feb 18, 2025

8040000840

Level 3 AR FREIGHTLIN 1FUJA6CG...

Jan 16, 2025

4127570212

Level 3 IL FRHT 1FUBA5CG...

Nov 27, 2024

4068530232

1 viol.
Level 3 IL FRHT 1FUJA6CG...

Nov 19, 2024

3862O90GLH

2 viol. 1 OOS
Level 2 NM FRHT 1FUJBBCG...

Nov 5, 2024

4654O8MFPS

1 viol.
Level 2 NM PTRB 1XP5DR9X...

Oct 7, 2024

3858O7TRLR

1 viol.
Level 3 NM FRHT 1FUJBBCG...
Total Inspections

41

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

41

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (55 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

A portion of FMCSA crash records are reported without a carrier identifier and cannot be attributed to a specific company, so they are not shown on individual profiles. The figures below reflect only the crashes FMCSA links to this carrier.

Dec 27, 2024

AZ • AZ0004263017

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Dec 19, 2023

MO • MO0000106078

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Jun 12, 2020

IL • ILX001934419

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

3

Tow

Yes

Dec 11, 2019

OK • OK0AM0461919

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 23, 2018

MO • MO0000080755

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 2, 2018

MO • MO0000074586

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 27, 2018

AR • AR2018539365

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jun 30, 2017

NM • NM0710375146

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 24, 2017

VA • VA0170575080

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Mar 21, 2016

IL • ILX000459184

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 20, 2015

IL • IL00M2486071

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Jul 4, 2014

FL • FL8373655804

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Feb 13, 2014

GA • GA0004734089

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Feb 5, 2014

IN • IN0902186691

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

2

Tow

Yes

Nov 30, 2013

FL • FL8372368003

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

1

Injury Crashes

35

Total Crashes

55

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SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

25

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 6
OOS: 1

Vehicle Maintenance

Warning
Violations: 17
OOS: 3

Controlled Substances/Alcohol

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Driver Fitness

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hazardous Materials Compliance

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

BASIC Categories

Unsafe Driving - Speeding, reckless driving
HOS Compliance - Hours of service violations
Vehicle Maintenance - Brakes, lights, tires
Controlled Substances/Alcohol - Drug/alcohol violations
Driver Fitness - Licensing, medical certs
Hazardous Materials Compliance - Hazardous materials

Industry Benchmark

Compare this carrier's metrics against industry expectations

Inspections

Based on reported mileage

41
Expected: 20 - 200 Within Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

18
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

18

18 owned

Trailers

150

150 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

15

CDL Drivers: 15
Interstate: 12
Intrastate: 3
Driver Inspections

6

Out of Service: 3
OOS Rate: 50.0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 12
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 3

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Building Materials Beverages Paper Products Other

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

CORPORATION

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

18

Power Units

18

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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