Thunder Express Trucking LLC Safety Record
DOT# 3438204 · Cedar Hill, TX 75104 · 6827722464
Average safety record — scored 44/100. This carrier's inspection results are typical for the industry.
Last inspected 02/03/2026
Safety Score Breakdown · 44/100 points
Lower scores are better. How is this calculated?
According to FMCSA records, Thunder Express Trucking LLC (DOT# 3438204) in Cedar Hill, Texas has 38 inspections on record with 97 violations and a 34.2% vehicle out-of-service rate and 1 crash. Safety grade: C. Active common authority.
Out-of-Service Rates vs. National Average
An out-of-service (OOS) violation means a vehicle or driver was found unsafe to operate during a roadside inspection and was prohibited from continuing until the issue was corrected.
Violation Categories · 97 total violations
FMCSA groups violations into Behavioral Analysis and Safety Improvement Categories (BASICs). Each violation found during a roadside inspection is classified into a category that reflects the type of safety risk.
Inspection History · 38 records
FMCSA inspections range from Level 1 (full vehicle and driver examination) to Level 6 (enhanced motorcoach inspection). Level 1 is the most thorough; Levels 2 and 3 are walk-around and driver-only checks.
| Date | State | Veh OOS | Drv OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/03/2026 | TX | 3 | 0 |
| 11/03/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/30/2025 | LA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/24/2025 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 09/13/2025 | TN | 0 | 1 |
| 09/05/2025 | MS | 0 | 0 |
| 08/12/2025 | CO | 0 | 0 |
| 07/30/2025 | GA | 0 | 0 |
| 07/21/2025 | CO | 0 | 0 |
| 07/20/2025 | TX | 0 | 0 |
Crash History · 1 record
| Date | State | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-Aways |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02-JUN-24 | TX | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Authority & Insurance
FMCSA operating authority permits interstate for-hire transportation. Carriers must maintain minimum insurance coverage levels to keep authority active. BIPD (bodily injury and property damage) insurance is required for all for-hire carriers.
| Type | Insurer | Coverage |
|---|---|---|
| BIPD/Primary | Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, INC | $750 |
Fleet Profile
Power units include trucks, tractors, and other commercial motor vehicles registered to the carrier. Driver count reflects the total number of drivers reported on the carrier's MCS-150 filing.