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Carrier profile · USDOT 1262320 · MC540798 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Bob Thornton

DBA Thornton Transportation · McGregor, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2004
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSAHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding Materials+6 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (563) 873-2748
1
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
1
Annual miles
22 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

Authority and insurance are in order.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity20/20

Composite of public FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection and crash records weighted against the national fleet. Decision support, not an official FMCSA safety rating.

Safety

FMCSA inspections & crashes · 24 mo · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Vehicle out-of-service
—
National 22.26% · 1 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 1 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
1
Vehicle inspections
1
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC540798
Revocation pending
No
Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoOn file

Filings on record

  1. May 28, 2024Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Northern Insurance Company · $750,000
  2. —Cargo · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Comp

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsGrain, Feed, HayUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionRock Dirt
Annual mileage
1 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1262320
MC / docket
MC-540798
Legal name
Bob Thornton
DBA
Thornton Transportation
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 29, 2004
Last MCS-150
Jan 8, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
Yes
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

No prior revocation
FMCSA shows no link to a previously revoked authority.
Unique phone number
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique email address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.

Frequently asked

What is Bob Thornton's USDOT number?

Bob Thornton's USDOT number is 1262320 and its docket number is MC540798.

Is Bob Thornton authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Bob Thornton's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Bob Thornton's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 8, 2025.

What insurance does Bob Thornton carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive Northern Insurance Company, plus cargo insurance.

Where is Bob Thornton located?

Bob Thornton is located at 14818 Kimberly Ave, McGregor, IA, 52157-8756. Phone: (563) 873-2748.

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