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Carrier profile · USDOT 537522 · MC-184529 · Updated Aug 20, 2026
Thomason Express LLC
18 power unitsavg 19.9 yrRegional · 6 statesMARION, IL81/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-184529 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
18Power units
10 observed · MCS-150
12Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
19.9Avg age (yr)
2000–2014 · vPIC
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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.
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USDOT registration3232 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo33.3%
▲ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersOlder
19.9 yr
Model years 2000–2014 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
32 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1993 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
THOMASON EXPRESS LLC (USDOT 537522) has a Vektor safety score of 81/100 and a Review before loading verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Aug 20, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Jul 1, 2021 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Aug 20, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 33.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier received 19 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 9 vehicle-level and 19 driver-level — across 6 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Aug 20, 2026.
It reports 18 power units and 15 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Mar 24, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 22, 2014 in the federal record refreshed Aug 20, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is THOMASON EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number?
THOMASON EXPRESS LLC's USDOT number is 537522, and its motor carrier number is MC-184529.
Is THOMASON EXPRESS LLC authorized to operate?
As of Aug 20, 2026, THOMASON EXPRESS LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is THOMASON EXPRESS LLC's safety record?
THOMASON EXPRESS LLC has a 33.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 42 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).
How big is THOMASON EXPRESS LLC's fleet?
THOMASON EXPRESS LLC operates 18 power units and 15 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is THOMASON EXPRESS LLC based?
THOMASON EXPRESS LLC is based in MARION, IL, with roadside inspections recorded across 6 states.
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