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Carrier profile · USDOT 86758 · MC204401 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Thomas W Thornton

DBA Refrigerated Truck Service · Ashdown, AR · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 1974
Authority active$750K BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingNo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsConstruction
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (870) 898-6565
1
Power units
1
Drivers
7
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
165K
Annual miles
52 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 2 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 7 inspections
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
Crash rate 0.00 per 1M mi
Total inspections
7
Driver inspections
7
Vehicle inspections
2
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2024)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC204401
Revocation pending
No
Motor Carrier of Property (Except Household Goods)

Coverage vs federal minimum

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

Filings on record

  1. Oct 30, 2023Liability (BIPD) · Northland Insurance Company · $750,000

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
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsConstruction
Annual mileage
165,006 mi (2026)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
86758
MC / docket
MC-204401
Legal name
Thomas W Thornton
DBA
Refrigerated Truck Service
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jun 1, 1974
Last MCS-150
Aug 10, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
1 (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 Thomas W Thornton's USDOT number?

Thomas W Thornton's USDOT number is 86758 and its docket number is MC204401.

Is Thomas W Thornton authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Thomas W Thornton's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 7 roadside inspections and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Thomas W Thornton's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Aug 10, 2026.

What insurance does Thomas W Thornton carry?

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

Where is Thomas W Thornton located?

Thomas W Thornton is located at 264 Highway 71 N, Ashdown, AR, 71822-9070. Phone: (870) 898-6565.

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