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Carrier & Broker profile · USDOT 537522 · MC184529 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Thomason Express LLC

Marion, IL · Interstate for-hire carrier and freight broker · Since 1993
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileSatisfactory ratingHazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceMeat+5 more
View on FMCSA SAFERCall (618) 993-2805
18
Power units
15
Drivers
19
Inspections · 24 mo
1
Crashes · 24 mo
892K
Annual miles
33 yr
Registered
92
/ 100
Clear to load

2 flags to check before loading

Vehicle OOS above average: 33.3% of vehicle inspections placed out of service vs 22.26% national. No active broker authority: Can haul on its own trucks, but should not broker loads to other carriers.

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
33.3%▲ above avg
National 22.26% · 3 of 9 inspections
Driver out-of-service
0.0%▼ below avg
National 6.67% · 0 of 19 inspections
Crashes
1
0 fatal0 injury1 tow-away
Crash rate 0.56 per 1M mi
Total inspections
19
Driver inspections
19
Vehicle inspections
9
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Satisfactory (2014)

Enforcement

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
Inactive
Docket
MC184529
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)Contract Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required
Broker bond / trust (BMC-84/85)Required, not on file

Filings on record

  1. Jul 1, 2021Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

Equipment

SELF-REPORTED ON MCS-150
18
Power units
18
Trucks
18
Tractors owned
150
Trailers owned
15
Drivers
15
CDL drivers
Registered to haul hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstateAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsFresh ProduceMeatRefrigerated FoodBeveragesPaper ProductsConstructionKitty Litter
Annual mileage
891,681 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
537522
MC / docket
MC-184529
Legal name
Thomason Express LLC
DBA
—
Entity type
Carrier & Broker
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Sep 22, 1993
Last MCS-150
Mar 24, 2026
Safety rating
Satisfactory
Drivers (CDL)
15 (15)
Hazmat
Yes
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 Thomason Express LLC's USDOT number?

Thomason Express LLC's USDOT number is 537522 and its docket number is MC184529.

Is Thomason Express LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Thomason Express LLC's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 19 roadside inspections, a 33.3% vehicle and 0.0% driver out-of-service rate, and 1 reportable crash (0 fatal). FMCSA safety rating: Satisfactory.

How big is Thomason Express LLC's fleet?

18 power units and 15 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Mar 24, 2026.

What insurance does Thomason Express LLC carry?

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

Where is Thomason Express LLC located?

Thomason Express LLC is located at 1606 E Main Street, Marion, IL, 62959. Phone: (618) 993-2805.

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