Carrier profile · USDOT 781986 · MC780178 · Data as of Oct 7, 2026

Weldon G Thornton

DBA W Thornton Transport · Bennett, CO · Intrastate (Non-Hazmat) for-hire carrier · Since 1998
Authority active$1M BIPD on fileNot rated by FMCSANo hazmat
Cargo carriedGeneral FreightBuilding MaterialsCommodities Dry BulkConstructionDirt
1
Power units
1
Drivers
0
Inspections · 24 mo
0
Crashes · 24 mo
13K
Annual miles
27 yr
Registered
100
/ 100
Clear to load

Operating legally with a clean record

No problems found in FMCSA authority, insurance, inspection or crash data.

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

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and not rated by FMCSA.

Enforcement

FMCSA closed cases

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Authority & insurance

FMCSA L&I · AS OF OCT 7, 2026
Carrier
Active
Broker
None
Docket
MC780178
Revocation pending
No
Common Carrier (Property)

Coverage vs federal minimum

BIPD liability$1,000,000
$750K required minimum (49 CFR 387.9)
CargoNot required

Filings on record

  1. May 19, 2022Liability (BIPD) · Great West Casualty Co. · $1,000,000

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
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)Private PropertyAuthorized for Hire
Cargo carried
General FreightBuilding MaterialsCommodities Dry BulkConstructionDirt
Annual mileage
13,059 mi (2025)

Identity & federal record

FMCSA census · MCS-150
USDOT
781986
MC / docket
MC-780178
Legal name
Weldon G Thornton
DBA
W Thornton Transport
Entity type
Carrier
Operation
Intrastate (Non-Hazmat)
First registered
Nov 18, 1998
Last MCS-150
Apr 14, 2026
Safety rating
Not rated
Drivers (CDL)
1 (1)
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 Weldon G Thornton's USDOT number?

Weldon G Thornton's USDOT number is 781986 and its docket number is MC780178.

Is Weldon G Thornton authorized to operate?

Yes. FMCSA shows active carrier operating authority.

What is Weldon G Thornton's safety record?

No roadside inspections or reportable crashes in the last 24 months. Not rated by FMCSA.

How big is Weldon G Thornton's fleet?

1 power unit and 1 drivers per its MCS-150 filed Apr 14, 2026.

What insurance does Weldon G Thornton carry?

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

Where is Weldon G Thornton located?

Weldon G Thornton is located at 4068 South County Road 137, Bennett, CO, 80102. Phone: (303) 803-2761.

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