According to FMCSA records, Thompson Carriers INC (DOT# 523910) in Opelika, Alabama has 503 inspections on record with 295 violations and a 5.8% vehicle out-of-service rate and 19 crashes, including 1 fatal. Safety grade: A (excellent safety record). Inactive common authority.
503Inspections
5.8%Vehicle OOS Rate
19Crashes
203Power Units
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.
Vehicle OOS Rate5.8%
Carrier: 5.8% (29 of 503)National: 23.2%
Driver OOS Rate0.8%
Carrier: 0.8% (4 of 503)National: 6.4%
74%OOS rate better than 74% of carriers in Alabama
22%crash rate better than 22% of carriers in Alabama
Violation Categories · 295 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.
295total violations across 503 inspections
35violations resulted in out-of-service orders (12%)
Vehicle Maintenance
136
Unsafe Driving
121
Hours of Service
25
Driver Fitness
2
Hazardous Materials
9
Other
2
Inspection History · 100 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.
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.
MC/MX NumberMC263776
Common AuthorityN
Contract AuthorityActive
Broker AuthorityN
BIPD InsuranceNot On File
Cargo InsuranceNot On File
Surety BondNot On File
Type
Insurer
Coverage
Effective
BIPD/Primary
National Interstate Insurance Company
$2,000
04/01/2023
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.