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Carrier profile · USDOT 2965887 · MC1143589 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Jacob Thornton

DBA Thornton Trucking · Turner, MI · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2017
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsCommodities Dry Bulk+2 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (810) 618-9242
1
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
88K
Annual miles
9 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% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 1 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 5.68 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
MC1143589
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. Oct 27, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
1
Power units
1
Trucks
1
Tractors owned
—
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, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsCommodities Dry BulkConstructionSand Gravel
Annual mileage
88,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2965887
MC / docket
MC-1143589
Legal name
Jacob Thornton
DBA
Thornton Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jan 25, 2017
Last MCS-150
Oct 20, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
Hazmat
No
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 Jacob Thornton's USDOT number?

Jacob Thornton's USDOT number is 2965887 and its docket number is MC1143589.

Is Jacob Thornton authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Jacob Thornton's safety record?

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

How big is Jacob Thornton's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Oct 20, 2025.

What insurance does Jacob Thornton carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Great West Casualty Co..

Where is Jacob Thornton located?

Jacob Thornton is located at 153 N Court St Rd, Turner, MI, 48765. Phone: (810) 618-9242.

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