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Carrier profile · USDOT 316552 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Howard Thursby

DBA Howard Thursby Trucking · Palmyra, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1988
No authority on fileUnsatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedMachinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm Supplies
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (217) 851-2268
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
6,900
Annual miles
38 yr
Registered
60
/ 100
High risk

Serious problems on the federal record

No carrier authority on file: Interstate for-hire carriers need active MC authority to haul regulated freight. Unsatisfactory FMCSA safety rating.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority0/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating0/20
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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Unsatisfactory.

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026

No operating authority (MC/FF docket) on file. Private and intrastate carriers don't need one; interstate for-hire carriers and brokers do.

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
2
Trailers owned
1
Drivers
1
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
Machinery, Large ObjectsLivestockGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm Supplies
Annual mileage
6,900 mi (2023)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
316552
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Howard Thursby
DBA
Howard Thursby Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
May 27, 1988
Last MCS-150
Nov 22, 2024
Safety rating
Unsatisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Individual

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 Howard Thursby's USDOT number?

Howard Thursby's USDOT number is 316552.

Is Howard Thursby authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Howard Thursby's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA safety rating: Unsatisfactory.

How big is Howard Thursby's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Nov 22, 2024.

Where is Howard Thursby located?

Howard Thursby is located at 27641 Spotrsman Club Rd, Palmyra, IL, 62674. Phone: (217) 851-2268.

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