HaulerCheck · https://haulercheck.com/carrier/61163-arnold-j-thomas-son-inc/ · Checked 2026-10-19 18:50 UTC · Census and inspections Oct 19, 2026 · Authority and insurance: FMCSA Motus · Oct 19, 2026
ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC
Doing business as THOMAS & SON DISTRIBUTORS
Carrier & Broker
Broker & Motor carrier under MC152430
No risk signals found
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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, (541) 808-3746, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC152430.
- Ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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) | MC152430 | Primary | Travelers Property Casualty Company of America Policy 9C578593 · BMC-91X | $1,000,000 | Oct 1, 2017 | Active |
| Surety Bond | MC152430 | — | Nationwide Mutual Insurance Company Policy 7901165719 · BMC-84 | $75,000 | Nov 21, 2023 | 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
50 of 576 · Oregon avg 22.1%
3 of 687 · Oregon avg 5.2%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 16, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 14, 2026 | CA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | CA | 2 | 1 | No |
| Oct 13, 2026 | CA | 1 | 1 | No |
| Oct 12, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 11, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | CA | 1 | 0 | No |
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 Oregon average covers 22,261 vehicle and 33,173 driver inspections of all Oregon-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
187 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 58 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 230 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 | Oregon share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 153 | 56 | 81.8% | 71.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 26 | 0 | 13.9% | 10.9% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 6 | 0 | 3.2% | 12.0% |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 1.1% | 4.5% |
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 | 19 | 19 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 17 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BHTD | 12 | 12 |
| Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39353BB | 11 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 3 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS3 | 9 | 0 |
| Hubs - Wheel seal leaking Wheels Studs Clamps Etc. · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3965BHWSL | 8 | 3 |
| State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLTCD | 7 | 0 |
| Air Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1 1998 Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39355EB | 7 | 0 |
| Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination Brake Out Of Service · Vehicle Maintenance · code 3963A1BOS | 6 | 6 |
| Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345DB | 5 | 1 |
Source: FMCSA SMS violation file, inspections in the last 24 months, published Oct 19, 2026. "Share" is this company's mix of violations; the Oregon column is the mix across all Oregon-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
6 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | Unincorporated, CA | 0 | 1 |
| Dec 10, 2025 | Richmond, CA | 0 | 1 |
| Oct 6, 2025 | .29 N Salem, OR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Arroyo Grande, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Apr 21, 2025 | Pasadena, CA | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Seattle, WA | 0 | 1 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 61163 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC152430 |
| Legal name | ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC |
| DBA name | THOMAS & SON DISTRIBUTORS |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 98 |
| Drivers | 98 |
| Annual mileage | 11,329,465 (2024) |
| Hazmat | No |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Dec 5, 1984) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 19, 2025 |
Cargo carried
General FreightHousehold GoodsMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
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 ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC
Is ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC a broker or a carrier?
Both. ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC holds active broker authority and active authority to haul freight. Check which role it is acting in on your load: as a broker it arranges another carrier; as a carrier it hauls with its own trucks.
What does ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC's operating authority allow?
MC152430: Broker (may arrange transportation by other authorized carriers, but may not haul the freight itself under this authority); Motor carrier (may haul regulated property for hire).
Which information about ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC is old or missing?
Nothing notable: authority and insurance come from current Motus data and there is enough inspection history to compare.
What should I verify before booking ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 61163. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (541) 808-3746, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC152430, and ask for a certificate of insurance naming you as holder, with cargo coverage that fits your load; if it brokers your load, ask for proof of its BMC-84/85 bond or trust instead.
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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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