Carrier profile · USDOT 1007181 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Matthew Thornton

DBA Matthew Thornton Trucking · Glenwood, GA · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 2002
No MC authorityNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersChemicals+2 more
5
Power units
6
Drivers
15
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
800K
Annual miles
24 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
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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% · 1 of 4 inspections
Driver out-of-service
6.7%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 1 of 15 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.63 per 1M mi
Total inspections
15
Driver inspections
15
Vehicle inspections
4
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

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
5
Power units
5
Trucks
—
Tractors owned
6
Trailers owned
6
Drivers
6
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Authorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersChemicalsBeveragesPaper Products
Annual mileage
800,000 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
1007181
MC / docket
None
Legal name
Matthew Thornton
DBA
Matthew Thornton Trucking
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Feb 27, 2002
Last MCS-150
Apr 29, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
6 (6)
Hazmat
No
Business type
—

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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 Matthew Thornton's USDOT number?

Matthew Thornton's USDOT number is 1007181.

Is Matthew Thornton authorized to operate?

It does not hold MC operating authority, which private and intrastate carriers do not need.

What is Matthew Thornton's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 15 roadside inspections, a 25.0% vehicle and 6.7% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Matthew Thornton's fleet?

5 power units and 6 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 29, 2025.

Where is Matthew Thornton located?

Matthew Thornton is located at RT 2 Box 97, Glenwood, GA, 30428. Phone: (229) 315-4365.

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