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THOMPSON INC
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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.
- Vehicle out-of-service rate well above the state average44.4% vs Illinois average 24.1%.
- Registration (MCS-150) last updated 2 years agoFleet size and contact details on the registration may be out of date.
MC140218: Contract carrier active
Cargo cover filed: amount not published
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, (217) 224-9737, not a number from an email or load board.
- Check that the MC number you were given is MC39443 or MC140218.
- 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. Cargo cover filed: amount not published.
| Type | Docket | Layer | Insurer | Coverage | Effective | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cargo | MC39443 | — | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 84MSNM8382 · 34 | — | Feb 1, 2011 | Active |
| Cargo | MC140218 | — | HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy 84MSNM8382 · 34 | — | Jun 3, 2011 | Active |
| Liability (BI&PD) | MC39443, MC140218 | Primary | NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY Policy GAL 4840080-00 · 91X | $1,000,000 | Feb 28, 2025 | Active |
Source: Last known · FMCSA snapshot May 14, 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.
Last known filings. Insurance for this carrier comes from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026. Policies may have been cancelled or replaced since. Confirm current filings: Motus record ↗ and ask the insurer for a certificate naming you as holder.
Roadside inspections Oct 19, 2024 – Oct 19, 2026
16 of 36 · Illinois avg 24.1%
0 of 91 · Illinois avg 4.4%
10 most recent inspections
| Date | State | Level | Violations | Out of service |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 10, 2026 | MT | 3 | 0 | No |
| Oct 8, 2026 | NY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Oct 1, 2026 | TN | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 30, 2026 | MA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 25, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 23, 2026 | WY | 2 | 0 | No |
| Sep 14, 2026 | LA | 3 | 0 | No |
| Sep 10, 2026 | TX | 2 | 1 | Yes |
| Aug 31, 2026 | IL | 3 | 0 | No |
| Aug 14, 2026 | SC | 2 | 2 | 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 Illinois average covers 195,384 vehicle and 387,932 driver inspections of all Illinois-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
64 violations counted in FMCSA's Safety Measurement System (SMS), 18 of them serious enough to put the driver or vehicle out of service.
Why is this different from the 79 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 | Illinois share |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 40 | 18 | 62.5% | 60.9% |
| Unsafe Driving | 19 | 0 | 29.7% | 19.8% |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 5 | 0 | 7.8% | 14.8% |
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 | 4 | 4 |
| 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 | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation Misc Violations · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLLR | 4 | 0 |
| State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit Speeding 2 · Unsafe Driving · code 3922SLLS2 | 4 | 0 |
| Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt Brakes Out of Adjustment · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39347E | 3 | 0 |
| Insufficient tiedowns to prevent forward movement for load not blocked by headerboard bulkhead or other cargo Tiedown · Vehicle Maintenance · code 393110B | 2 | 2 |
| HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner Other Log/Form & Manner · Hours-of-Service Compliance · code 39524 | 2 | 0 |
| Failure to obey traffic control device Dangerous Driving · Unsafe Driving · code 3922C | 2 | 0 |
| Driver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV Seat Belt · Unsafe Driving · code 39216D | 2 | 0 |
| Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured Brakes All Others · Vehicle Maintenance · code 39345B2BAIR | 2 | 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 Illinois column is the mix across all Illinois-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
2 most recent crashes
| Date | Location | Fatalities | Injuries |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | Cambridge City, IN | 0 | 0 |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Beverly Twp, IL | 0 | 0 |
Reportable crashes do not imply the carrier was at fault.
Company details FMCSA census · Oct 19, 2026
| USDOT number | 78387 |
|---|---|
| MC / docket | MC39443, MC140218 |
| Legal name | THOMPSON INC |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Power units | 53 |
| Drivers | 36 |
| Annual mileage | 3,223,513 (2023) |
| Hazmat | Yes |
| Safety rating | Satisfactory (Sep 4, 2003) |
| USDOT number added | Jun 1, 1974 · 52 years ago |
| Last MCS-150 update | May 2, 2024 |
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesBuilding MaterialsGrain, Feed, HayAgricultural/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 THOMPSON INC
What does THOMPSON INC's operating authority allow?
MC39443: Common carrier (may haul regulated property for hire for the general public); Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers). MC140218: Contract carrier (may haul regulated property for hire under continuing contracts with specific shippers).
Which information about THOMPSON INC is old or missing?
Operating authority is the last known status from the FMCSA snapshot of May 14, 2026, not a current check. Insurance filings are from the same May 14, 2026 snapshot. The MCS-150 was last updated May 2, 2024, so fleet size and contact details may be out of date.
What should I verify before booking THOMPSON INC?
Confirm the authority and insurance on the Motus record for USDOT 78387. Call the company back on the phone number on file, (217) 224-9737, not a number from an email or load board message. Check that the MC number the dispatcher gave you matches MC39443 or MC140218, 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 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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