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Carrier profile · USDOT 879295 · MC-488324 · Updated Jun 13, 2026
Thad Jones
8 power unitsavg 12.8 yrRegional · 4 statesAINSWORTH, NE100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-488324 ACTIVE
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
8Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
5Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
12.8Avg age (yr)
1998–2023 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jun 13, 2026
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
USDOT registration2626 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$750K in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo0.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
Clean · 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
12.8 yr
Model years 1998–2023 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
26 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2000 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
THAD JONES (USDOT 879295) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jun 13, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $750,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Sep 11, 2018 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jun 13, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 0.0% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier received 8 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 3 vehicle-level and 8 driver-level — across 4 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
The carrier has 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jun 13, 2026.
It reports 8 power units and 3 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jun 10, 2025.
It has no FMCSA-assigned safety rating in the federal record refreshed Jun 13, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is THAD JONES's USDOT number?
THAD JONES's USDOT number is 879295, and its motor carrier number is MC-488324.
Is THAD JONES authorized to operate?
As of Jun 13, 2026, THAD JONES is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is THAD JONES's safety record?
THAD JONES has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 12 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes 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 THAD JONES's fleet?
THAD JONES operates 8 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is THAD JONES based?
THAD JONES is based in AINSWORTH, NE, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.
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