Carrier profile · USDOT 4351669 · MC-1701623 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Thunderbird Farms

DBA Farming Manufacturing · Wecota, SD · Interstate for-hire carrier · Since 2025
No authority on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding Materials+8 more
9
Power units
40
Drivers
1
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
—
Annual miles
1 yr
Registered
85
/ 100
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Marked for-hire but no carrier authority on file: Also registered as a private carrier; it may only haul its own goods. Registered less than two years ago.

How we scored it · 5 factors
Operating authority10/20
Insurance20/20
Out-of-service rates20/20
Crashes & rating20/20
Continuity & identity15/20

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 0 inspections · needs 3+
Driver out-of-service
—
National 6.67% · 0 of 0 inspections · needs 3+
Crashes
0
0 fatal0 injury0 tow-away
0 injured · 0 killed
Total inspections
1
Driver inspections
0
Vehicle inspections
0
People injured
0
Fatalities
0
FMCSA rating
Not rated

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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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
9
Power units
9
Trucks
6
Tractors owned
12
Trailers owned
40
Drivers
10
CDL drivers
Not registered for hazardous materials.

Operations & cargo

FMCSA CENSUS
InterstatePrivate PropertyAuthorized for HireExempt for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightMetal: Sheets, Coils, RollsMotor VehiclesDrive/Tow AwayLogs, Poles, Beams, LumberBuilding MaterialsMachinery, Large ObjectsIntermodal ContainersGrain, Feed, HayCoal/CokeCommodities Dry BulkAgricultural/Farm SuppliesConstructionLivestock
Annual mileage
Not reported

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
4351669
MC / docket
MC-1701623
Legal name
Thunderbird Farms
DBA
Farming Manufacturing
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Interstate
First registered
Jan 25, 2025
Last MCS-150
Jan 26, 2025
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
40 (10)
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.
Shared email address
Same email address as 1 other active USDOT.
Unique street address
Not shared with any other active USDOT.
Sharing this email address

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Frequently asked

What is Thunderbird Farms's USDOT number?

Thunderbird Farms's USDOT number is 4351669 and its docket number is MC-1701623.

Is Thunderbird Farms authorized to operate?

FMCSA does not show active operating authority on file. Verify on FMCSA SAFER before tendering freight.

What is Thunderbird Farms's safety record?

Over the last 24 months: 1 roadside inspections, and 0 reportable crashes (0 fatal). Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Thunderbird Farms's fleet?

9 power units and 40 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Jan 26, 2025.

Where is Thunderbird Farms located?

Thunderbird Farms is located at 15185 346TH Ave, Wecota, SD, 57438. Phone: (605) 598-6731.

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