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Carrier profile · USDOT 3059141 · MC055196 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

John L Thornton

Red Bluff, CA · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2017
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsConstruction
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (916) 847-1808
1
Power units
1
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
60K
Annual miles
9 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

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
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
MC055196
Revocation pending
No
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 18, 2017Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

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

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsConstruction
Annual mileage
60,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
3059141
MC / docket
MC-55196
Legal name
John L Thornton
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Oct 16, 2017
Last MCS-150
Mar 17, 2026
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 John L Thornton's USDOT number?

John L Thornton's USDOT number is 3059141 and its docket number is MC055196.

Is John L Thornton authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is John L 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 John L Thornton's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 17, 2026.

What insurance does John L Thornton carry?

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

Where is John L Thornton located?

John L Thornton is located at 18810 Live Oak Rd, Red Bluff, CA, 96080. Phone: (916) 847-1808.

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