Carrier profile · USDOT 1312205 · MC1331274 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Charles Thomas III

DBA T Express Company · Barnwell, SC · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2004
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large Objects+9 more
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
1
Annual miles
21 yr
Registered
85
/ 100
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Operating legally, with 2 flags to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Linked to a previously revoked authority. No roadside inspections in 24 months: Too little history to judge on-road safety.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity5/20

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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC1331274
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Mar 6, 2026Liability (BIPD) · Geico General Insurance Company · $750,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
1
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayMeatGarbage/RefuseRefrigerated FoodPaper ProductsAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
1 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1312205
MC / docket
MC-1331274
Legal name
Charles Thomas III
DBA
T Express Company
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Dec 13, 2004
Last MCS-150
Sep 9, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

Fraud & network signals

For review, not a verdict.

Linked to a revoked authority
FMCSA flags a prior revocation.
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 Charles Thomas III's USDOT number?

Charles Thomas III's USDOT number is 1312205 and its docket number is MC1331274.

Is Charles Thomas III authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Charles Thomas III's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Charles Thomas III's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 9, 2025.

What insurance does Charles Thomas III carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Geico General Insurance Company.

Where is Charles Thomas III located?

Charles Thomas III is located at 61 Satterthwaite Dr, Barnwell, SC, 29812. Phone: (803) 450-6555.

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Source: FMCSA public records via the U.S. DOT Open Data Portal. Carrier Search presents the federal record and computed signals for decision support only. It is not an FMCSA safety rating and not a recommendation to use or avoid any carrier. Verify authority and insurance before tendering.