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Carrier profile · USDOT 2468119 · MC-884040 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Thilges Bros LLC
17 power unitsavg 5.6 yrRegional · 4 statesBUFFALO CENTER, IA100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-884040 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
17Power units
15 observed · MCS-150
12Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
5.6Avg age (yr)
1997–2025 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Aug 20, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 13 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2014.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 32 inspections.
USDOT registration1212 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo22.2%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal00
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
5.6 yr
Model years 1997–2025 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
12 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2014 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
THILGES BROS LLC (USDOT 2468119) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from WESTERN AGRICULTURAL INSURANCE COMPANY effective Jan 1, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 22.2% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 22 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 9 vehicle-level and 22 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 17 power units and 14 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Apr 13, 2026.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is THILGES BROS LLC's USDOT number?
THILGES BROS LLC's USDOT number is 2468119, and its motor carrier number is MC-884040.
Is THILGES BROS LLC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, THILGES BROS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is THILGES BROS LLC's safety record?
THILGES BROS LLC has a 22.2% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 32 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is THILGES BROS LLC's fleet?
THILGES BROS LLC operates 17 power units and 14 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is THILGES BROS LLC based?
THILGES BROS LLC is based in BUFFALO CENTER, IA, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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