HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/3438204-thunder-express-trucking-llc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 14:41 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 18, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026
THUNDER EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC
Review before booking · 1 signal
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average46.2% vs Texas average 25.1%.
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Green means the FMCSA record shows it. It does not confirm who you are talking to, or that a policy covers your specific load.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (682) 772-2464, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC1115925.
- Ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Insurance on file
Liability (BI&PD) pays for injury and damage to other people and property; it does not cover the freight. Cargo insurance covers the freight. FMCSA only requires cargo filings from household goods carriers and freight forwarders, so most carriers file none: ask for a cargo certificate that fits your load. No cargo cover filed with FMCSA.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC1115925 | Primary | Universal Casualty Risk Retention Group, Inc Policy URG-02004-01 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Feb 22, 2026 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 18, 2026. Identical filings repeated in the FMCSA data are shown once; a filing listed under two dockets is one policy, not extra coverage. Coverage is the maximum amount filed with FMCSA, not the full policy.
Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
6 of 13 · Texas avg 25.1%
2 of 28 · Texas avg 7.7%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 8, 2026 | OK | 3 | 2 | No |
| Aug 21, 2026 | CO | 3 | 2 | No |
| Aug 12, 2026 | UT | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Jul 22, 2026 | TX | 2 | 0 | No |
| Jul 20, 2026 | TX | 2 | 4 | No |
| May 16, 2026 | CO | 3 | 3 | No |
| May 8, 2026 | SC | 3 | 1 | No |
| Apr 22, 2026 | CO | 3 | 1 | No |
| Feb 3, 2026 | TX | 2 | 11 | Yes |
| Nov 3, 2025 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026. Vehicle rate = vehicle inspections with a vehicle out-of-service order ÷ vehicle inspections (levels 1, 2, 5 and 6). Driver rate uses levels 1, 2, 3 and 6. The Texas average covers 347,521 vehicle and 460,200 driver inspections of all Texas-based carriers in this period. It mixes every type of operation, so compare with care; rates based on a handful of inspections say little. FMCSA's own SMS measures are weighted differently: SMS profile ↗ · SAFER snapshot ↗
Violations in FMCSA's SMS last 24 months
54 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 14 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 72 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026 window. The SMS count comes from FMCSA's own monthly SMS snapshot, which uses its own 24-month window and only the violations it scores. Both are FMCSA figures; they measure different things.
| Category (FMCSA BASIC) | Violations | Out of service | Share | Texas share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 42 | 12 | 77.8% | 78.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 2 | 11.1% | 11.4% |
| Unsafe Driving | 6 | 0 | 11.1% | 4.8% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Inoperative turn signal Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939TS | 3 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 3 | 0 |
| Inoperable Required Lamp Clearance Identification Lamps/Other · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939 | 3 | 0 |
| Inspection repair and maintenance of parts and accessories Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1 | 2 | 1 |
| State/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLML | 2 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone Texting · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLCP | 2 | 0 |
| Brake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2UV | 2 | 0 |
| CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353B | 2 | 0 |
| No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355E | 2 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 2 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 18, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Texas column is the mix across all Texas-based carriers, so you can see which kinds of problems stand out. A high count partly reflects fleet size and how often trucks are inspected.
Crashes Oct 18, 2024 – Oct 18, 2026
No reportable crashes in this period.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 18, 2026
| USDOT number | 3438204 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC1115925 |
| Legal name | THUNDER EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Power units | 6 |
| Drivers | 8 |
| Annual mileage | 757,698 (2025) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Not rated (no compliance review on record) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 9, 2020 · 6 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 23, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayMeatCommodities Dry BulkRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionOtherEmpty Cans, Bottles
Change history
No changes to name, contact details, authority or insurance since we started tracking on Oct 18, 2026. We compare every company's FMCSA record each day.
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Questions about THUNDER EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC
What does THUNDER EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC's operating authority allow?
MC1115925: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about THUNDER EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC is old or missing?
FMCSA has not issued a safety rating, which means no compliance review is on record, not that the carrier is unsafe.
What should I verify before booking THUNDER EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 3438204. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (682) 772-2464, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC1115925, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 18, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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