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Carrier profile · USDOT 422880 · MC260998 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

K W Thompson

DBA Thompson Trucking · Amherst, TX · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1990
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsLiquids/Gases+10 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (806) 246-3852
3
Power units
2
Drivers
8
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
375K
Annual miles
36 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally, with one flag to weigh

Authority and insurance are in order. Vehicle OOS above average: 25.0% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority20/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates12/20
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
25.0%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 8 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 8 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
8
Driver inspections
8
Vehicle inspections
8
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2000)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC260998
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. May 19, 2025Liability (BIPD) · Progressive County Mutual · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
3
Power units
3
Trucks
3
Tractors owned
6
Trailers owned
2
Drivers
2
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 ObjectsLiquids/GasesGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeGarbage/RefuseChemicalsCommodities Dry BulkBeveragesPaper ProductsUtilitiesAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstruction
Annual mileage
375,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
422880
MC / docket
MC-260998
Legal name
K W Thompson
DBA
Thompson Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Oct 3, 1990
Last MCS-150
May 14, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
2 (2)
Hazmat
No
Business type
Corporation

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 K W Thompson's USDOT number?

K W Thompson's USDOT number is 422880 and its docket number is MC260998.

Is K W Thompson authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is K W Thompson's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 8 roadside inspections, a 25.0% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is K W Thompson's fleet?

3 power units and 2 drivers per its MCS-150 filed May 14, 2026.

What insurance does K W Thompson carry?

$1,000,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Progressive County Mutual.

Where is K W Thompson located?

K W Thompson is located at 403 W 1st, Amherst, TX, 79312. Phone: (806) 246-3852.

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