DBA: REFRIGERATED TRUCK SERVICE

THOMAS W THORNTON

DOT 86758 MC 204401 Active

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Authority

Common Carrier, Contract Carrier

Active
Safety
8 inspections

Vehicle OOS: 0% (avg 20.7%)

Driver OOS: 0% (avg 5.5%)

Fleet
1 units

Drivers: 1

Trailers: 1 (1 owned)

Insurance
BIPD $750,000
Cargo Cancelled
Bond —
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Company Details

Physical Address

264 HIGHWAY 71 N, ASHDOWN, AR, 71822-9070

Phone Number

(870) 898-6565

Mailing Address

264 HIGHWAY 71 N, ASHDOWN, AR, 71822-9070

Cell Phone

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Email Address

[email protected]

Fax Number

(870) 898-9191

Business Organization

INDIVIDUAL

Operational Classification

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

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Authority & Compliance

Operating Status: Active

Authority Status

Common Carrier

Active
38 yrs, 3 mo

Contract Carrier

Active
38 yrs, 3 mo

Broker

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Authority History

Date Action Type Status
2022-05-23 — MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER ACTIVE
2022-05-23 — MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER ACTIVE
2022-05-13 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2007-01-16 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2006-11-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2006-11-06 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2006-08-30 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-12-13 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY CONTRACT CARRIER INACTIVE
2005-12-13 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
2005-11-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2005-11-03 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-07-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2005-07-07 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
2004-08-27 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
2002-01-17 REVOKED MOTOR PROPERTY COMMON CARRIER INACTIVE
1996-09-26 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1994-11-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE
1994-11-29 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION CONTRACT ACTIVE
1994-10-12 DISCONTINUED REVOCATION COMMON ACTIVE

Revocation History

Authority Type Order Docket # Effective Date
CONTRACT INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC204401 2022-05-11
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC204401 2007-01-16
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC204401 2005-12-13
COMMON INVOLUNTARY REVOCATION MC204401 2001-10-27

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: $750,000
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

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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
2023-10-30 BIPD/Primary WN351589 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY - - ACTIVE
2020-10-30 BIPD/Primary CA2876140 $750,000 UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COM… 2023-10-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2018-11-09 BIPD/Primary WN252399 $750,000 NORTHLAND INSURANCE COMPANY 2020-10-30 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2011-11-11 CARGO CA 5509636 $750,000 UNITED FINANCIAL CASUALTY COM… 2012-12-24 CANCEL CANCELLED
2008-12-08 BIPD/Primary CA 5509636 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANC… 2018-11-09 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2006-11-02 BIPD/Primary CA 5509636 $750,000 PROGRESSIVE CASUALTY INSURANC… 2008-12-08 CANCEL CANCELLED
2006-08-29 CARGO 460880 $750,000 FEDERAL INSURANCE CO. 2007-01-07 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-11-02 BIPD/Primary LOV2001519SNSIC $750,000 STATE NATIONALSPECIALTY INSCO… 2006-11-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
2005-08-27 CARGO SE11000692 $750,000 STATE NATIONAL INSURANCE CO.,… 2006-08-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-11-02 BIPD/Primary LHT1001841B103 $750,000 SIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMP… 2005-07-06 CANCEL CANCELLED
2004-08-27 CARGO I20821401 001 $750,000 ACE FIRE UNDERWRITERS INSURAN… 2005-08-27 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-11-02 BIPD/Primary LHT1001330A102 $750,000 SIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMP… 2004-11-02 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2003-11-01 BIPD/Primary LHT1001330A102 $750,000 SIRIUS AMERICA INSURANCE COMP… 2003-11-02 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-11-02 BIPD/Primary WEL2000244UNG $750,000 DIAMOND STATE INSURANCE COMPA… 2003-11-01 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
2001-08-27 CARGO 842983 $750,000 WESTCHESTER FIRE INSURANCE CO… 2004-08-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
2000-11-02 BIPD/Primary TAP277710UIC $750,000 PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY 2001-11-02 CANCEL CANCELLED
1999-11-02 BIPD/Primary TAP275025UIC $750,000 PLATTE RIVER INSURANCE COMPANY 2000-11-02 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1998-08-27 CARGO IMP9947406 $750,000 GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE COMP… 2001-10-27 CANCEL CANCELLED
1997-11-03 BIPD/Primary RTT203665 $750,000 REDLAND INSURANCE CO. 1997-11-02 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1997-11-02 BIPD/Primary RTT203665 $750,000 REDLAND INSURANCE CO. 1997-11-02 TERM/REPL CANCELLED
1996-08-27 CARGO GF 900 44 65 $750,000 ALBANY INSURANCE COMPANY 1998-10-14 TERM/CANCL CANCELLED

Safety Performance

Safety rating: Satisfactory

Vehicle OOS Rate

0.0%

National avg: 20.72%

Below average

8 inspections · 0 OOS

Driver OOS Rate

None%

National avg: 5.51%

Below average

0 inspections · 0 OOS

Hazmat OOS Rate

-

No hazmat inspections

Total inspections: 8 Last inspection: Jun 17, 2026 Total crashes: 8

FMCSA Inspection Records (8 total)

Detailed inspection history and violations

Jun 17, 2026

0967761311

Level 3 CO PETERBILT 1XP5D49X...

Feb 20, 2026

5270001755

Level 3 AR PETERBILT 1XP5D49X...

Nov 21, 2025

V252126321

Level 2 TX PTRB 1XP5D49X...

Oct 27, 2025

1521310063

1 viol.
Level 3 CO PETERBILT 1XP5D49X...

Sep 4, 2025

1749410201

1 viol.
Level 3 CO PETERBILT 1XP5D49X...

May 14, 2025

0688440438

10 viol.
Level 3 CO PETERBILT 1XP5D49X...

May 1, 2025

V251858889

2 viol.
Level 2 TX PTRB 1XP5D49X...

Feb 20, 2024

1571410138

Level 3 CO PETERBILT 1XP5D49X...
Total Inspections

8

Across all inspection types

Vehicle Inspections

8

FMCSA Accident/Crash Records (8 total)

Detailed accident history and severity information

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Apr 27, 2020

TX • TX5QDDHQE1N7

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Nov 19, 2018

LA • LA0233052818

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jan 9, 2014

LA • LA0140005042

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

May 31, 2013

LA • LA0130016230

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Jul 26, 2010

LA • LA0100026250

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes

Oct 17, 2005

TX • TX245370300S

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Sep 15, 2005

TX • TX2453663012

Tow Away

Fatal

0

Injury

0

Tow

Yes

Aug 18, 1995

AR • AR0095046813

Injury

Fatal

0

Injury

1

Tow

Yes
Fatal Crashes

0

Injury Crashes

3

Total Crashes

8

SMS Safety Analysis

BASIC category violations from FMCSA Safety Measurement System

3

Total BASIC Violations

Data from FMCSA SMS

Unsafe Driving

OK
Violations: 0
OOS: 0

Hours-of-Service Compliance

OK
Violations: 1
OOS: 0

Vehicle Maintenance

OK
Violations: 2
OOS: 0

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

8
Expected: 20 - 200 Below Range

Inspections

Based on power units

0
Expected: 80 - 220 Below Range

Power Units

Based on reported mileage

1
Expected: 50 - 250 Small Fleet

Equipment & Drivers

Fleet size, equipment ownership, and driver counts

Tractors

1

1 owned

Trailers

1

1 owned

Drivers

Total Drivers

1

CDL Drivers: 1
Interstate: 1
Intrastate: 0
Driver Inspections

0

Out of Service: 0
OOS Rate: 0%
Driver Distribution
Interstate (>100 mi): 1
Interstate (<100 mi): 0
Intrastate (>100 mi): 0
Intrastate (<100 mi): 0

Cargo & Operations

Cargo types hauled and operational classifications

Cargo Carried

General Freight Metal Sheets/Coils Building Materials Construction

Operation Type

Interstate

Business Organization

INDIVIDUAL

Classification Categories

AUTHORIZED FOR HIRE

Operational Classification

Equipment Overview

1

Power Units

1

Trucks

0

Buses

0

Commercial Vehicles

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