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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 2468119 · MC884040 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Thilges Bros LLC

Buffalo Center, IA · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 2014
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGrain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry Bulk
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (641) 561-2006
18
Power units
19
Drivers
22
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
1.2M
Annual miles
12 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
22.2%▼ below avg
National 22.26% · 2 of 9 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 22 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.41 per 1M mi
Total inspections
22
Driver inspections
22
Vehicle inspections
9
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
Active
Docket
MC884040
Revocation pending
No
Broker of Property (Except Household Goods)Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$750,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)On file

Filings on record

  1. Jan 1, 2021Liability (BIPD) · Western Agricultural Insurance Company · $750,000
  2. —Surety bond / trust · Nationwide Mutual Insurance Comp

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
18
Power units
18
Trucks
18
Tractors owned
20
Trailers owned
19
Drivers
19
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
Grain, Feed, HayCommodities Dry Bulk
Annual mileage
1,221,802 mi (2024)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
2468119
MC / docket
MC-884040
Legal name
Thilges Bros LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jan 16, 2014
Last MCS-150
Sep 30, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
19 (19)
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.
Shared street address
Same street address as 1 other active USDOT.
Sharing this street address

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Frequently asked

What is Thilges Bros LLC's USDOT number?

Thilges Bros LLC's USDOT number is 2468119 and its docket number is MC884040.

Is Thilges Bros LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier and broker operating authority.

What is Thilges Bros LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 22 roadside inspections, a 22.2% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Thilges Bros LLC's fleet?

18 power units and 19 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Sep 30, 2026.

What insurance does Thilges Bros LLC carry?

$750,000 in BIPD liability coverage is on file with Western Agricultural Insurance Company.

Where is Thilges Bros LLC located?

Thilges Bros LLC is located at 4208 230TH Ave, Buffalo Center, IA, 50424. Phone: (641) 561-2006.

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