HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/553649-thomas-truck-lines-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 23:26 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026 / Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 2026
THOMAS TRUCK LINES INC
Review before booking · 3 signals
How risk signals workFacts from the FMCSA record that call for a closer look. They are not a finding of wrongdoing. Authority and insurance are last known from May 14, 2026.
- Liability insurance below the required minimum (last known)$750,000 on file; $1,000,000 required.
- MC276002 is also listed on another company recordD & D DIRECT TRUCKING INC (USDOT 567178, added Jun 23, 1994). FMCSA's authority files do not say which record the docket belongs to, so its authority and insurance may belong to the other company. Compare the records →
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average71.4% vs Georgia average 22.6%.
MC276002: Contract carrier inactive
No cargo cover filed with FMCSA
Not a live check. FMCSA has not published a Motus record for this carrier, so authority and insurance show the last known status from May 14, 2026. Confirm on Motus ↗ before booking.
What to verify next
- Confirm authority and insurance on the official Motus record ↗: our copy is the last known status from May 14, 2026. Safety record: SAFER ↗.
- Call back on the number on file, (229) 524-0090, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC276022 or MC276002, and that you are dealing with this company record (see the risk summary above).
- 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) | MC276022 | Primary | Canal Insurance Company Policy CT5480964746 · BMC-91X | $750,000 | Mar 1, 2025 | Active |
Source: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
5 of 7 · Georgia avg 22.6%
1 of 14 · Georgia avg 7.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 5, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 17, 2026 | TN | 1 | 2 | Yes |
| Aug 5, 2026 | FL | 2 | 1 | No |
| Jun 29, 2026 | AL | 3 | 6 | No |
| Jun 25, 2026 | GA | 2 | 3 | Yes |
| Jan 28, 2026 | GA | 2 | 3 | No |
| Jan 27, 2026 | FL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2025 | GA | 3 | 1 | No |
| Sep 20, 2025 | AL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 11, 2025 | AL | 2 | 2 | Yes |
How these rates are calculated
Period: Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 Georgia average covers 65,448 vehicle and 121,709 driver inspections of all Georgia-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
22 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 6 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 30 violations above?
The inspections section's number counts every violation written on the inspection reports in our Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 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 | Georgia share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 13 | 5 | 59.1% | 59.3% |
| Unsafe Driving | 5 | 0 | 22.7% | 18.6% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 3 | 0 | 13.6% | 15.6% |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 | 4.5% | 5.4% |
10 most frequent violations
| Violation | Times | Out of service |
|---|---|---|
| Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TAOL | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39530B1ELDDFR | 2 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV. Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216AD | 2 | 0 |
| Lighting - Front - Turn signal - inoperative Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALFTSI | 2 | 0 |
| Medical (Certificate) - Operating a commercial vehicle without corrective lenses or hearing aid as indicated on the driver's medical certificate Physical · Driver Fitness · code 39111B4CLHA | 1 | 1 |
| No or defective brake warning device or pressure gauge Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39351 | 1 | 1 |
| Lighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. Lighting · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3939ALTSI | 1 | 1 |
| Tires - All others - Leaking in sidewall area on tire equipped with ATIS Tires · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39375A3TALS | 1 | 1 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 1 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Following too closely Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLFC | 1 | 0 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Georgia column is the mix across all Georgia-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 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
Crash details
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 11, 2025 | River Falls, AL | 1 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 553649 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC276022, MC276002 |
| Legal name | THOMAS TRUCK LINES INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 20 |
| Drivers | 20 |
| Annual mileage | 1,000,000 (2022) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Apr 14, 2010) |
| USDOT number added | Mar 16, 1994 · 32 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 13, 2026 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsFresh ProduceGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesOtherPeanuts
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 THOMAS TRUCK LINES INC
What does THOMAS TRUCK LINES INC's operating authority allow?
MC276022: Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about THOMAS TRUCK LINES INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check.
What should I verify before booking THOMAS TRUCK LINES INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 553649. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (229) 524-0090, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC276022 or MC276002, and ask the insurer for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load.
Other companies using (229) 524-0090
A shared number is common for related companies, dispatch services and family businesses. It is not proof of fraud, but it is worth knowing which company you are dealing with.
2 companies
| Company | Location | USDOT | Docket | Trucks | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MITCHELL J MURRELL DBA MURRELL'S EXPRESS High risk Carrier · DBA MURRELL'S EXPRESS |
Bainbridge, GA | 2846552 | MC982338 | 2 | Inactive Last known · May 14, 2026 |
| CT BROKERAGE LLC Broker |
Donalsonville, GA | 2230447 | MC453202 | — | Active Last known · May 14, 2026 |
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Company details from the FMCSA Company Census File (Oct 19, 2026). Inspections and crashes from FMCSA MCMIS files. About our data · Report an error on this page (how corrections work).
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