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Carrier profile · USDOT 550116 · MC793284 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

James C Thomas

West Lafayette, OH · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1994
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeConstruction
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (740) 545-7856
1
Power units
2
Drivers
2
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
92K
Annual miles
32 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 2 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
2
Driver inspections
2
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
MC793284
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. Feb 23, 2022Liability (BIPD) · Progressive Preferred Insurance Co. · $750,000

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Logs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeConstruction
Annual mileage
92,000 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
550116
MC / docket
MC-793284
Legal name
James C Thomas
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Feb 9, 1994
Last MCS-150
Feb 23, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
2 (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 James C Thomas's USDOT number?

James C Thomas's USDOT number is 550116 and its docket number is MC793284.

Is James C Thomas authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is James C Thomas's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 2 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is James C Thomas's fleet?

1 power unit and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Feb 23, 2025.

What insurance does James C Thomas carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive Preferred Insurance Co..

Where is James C Thomas located?

James C Thomas is located at 22366 State Route 751, West Lafayette, OH, 43845. Phone: (740) 545-7856.

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