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THOMASON EXPRESS LLC

DOT 537522
MC 184529
Entity Carrier
1606 E MAIN STREET, MARION, IL 62959 · Interstate authority
Safety: Satisfactory1 crash, 24 mo
US DOT
537522
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Overview

THOMASON EXPRESS LLC is a for-hire trucking carrier registered with FMCSA, with its MCS-150 filing last updated in Mar 2026, based in Marion, Illinois, holding a Satisfactory safety rating. It operates a fleet of 18 power units. It is classified as Authorized For Hire. Its equipment types on file include Dry Van, Reefer and Flatbed.

Safety & Compliance

Satisfactory
Safety rating
0%
Driver OOS rate (nat'l avg 5.5%)
30%
Vehicle OOS rate (nat'l avg 20.7%)
Insurance on file$1,000,000
Operating authorityCommon + Contract
Cargo typeNot reported by FMCSA
MCS-150 last updatedMar 2026
Insurance Coverage on File
Liability (BIPD)
✓ On file
Cargo
✕ Not on file

Crash & Inspection History

✓ No federal out-of-service orders on record.
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Crash rate: 5.6
Crashes per 100 power units, trailing 24 months
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29 roadside inspections · 24 months
No out-of-service violations in last 6 inspections
Recent Crashes
✓ No documented crashes in the last 24 months.

Roadside Violation Profile

19
Inspections, 24 mo
29
Violations, 24 mo
4
Out-of-service, 24 mo
2026-08-11
393.75A3-TAOL — Tires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS (Unit 2)Out of Service
2026-03-30
395.8A — HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-03-30
395.8A — HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-03-30
395.8A — HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-03-30
395.8A — HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-03-30
395.8A — HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-03-30
395.8A — HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-03-30
395.8A — HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner (Unit D)
2026-03-30
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 1)
2026-03-30
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 1)
2026-03-30
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 1)
2026-03-30
396.3A1-BOS — Brake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination (Unit 1)Out of Service
2026-03-30
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 1)
2026-03-30
393.53B-B — Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 1)
2026-03-30
396.3A1-BALAC — Brake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber (Unit 2)
2026-03-30
393.45B2-B-AIR — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 2)
2026-03-30
396.3A1-F — Fuel - Dripping leak. (Unit 1)Out of Service
2025-07-28
395.8A — HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner (Unit D)
2025-07-28
395.8A — HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner (Unit D)
2025-03-14
396.3A1 — Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories (Unit 1)
2025-02-28
392.2-SLLSR — State/Local Laws - State registration/tag violation (Unit 1)
2024-11-27
392.2LC — Improper lane change (Unit D)
2024-11-19
393.9 — Inoperable Required Lamp (Unit 1)
2024-11-19
393.205A — Wheel/rim cracked or broken (Unit 1)Out of Service
2024-11-05
392.2RG — State vehicle registration or License Plate violation (Unit 2)
2024-10-07
395.8F01 — Drivers record of duty status not current (Unit D)
2024-09-24
393.53B-B — Air Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear (Unit 1)
2024-09-24
393.47E — Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt (Unit 1)
2024-09-24
393.45B2-B — Air Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured (Unit 2)

Fleet Profile

Power units18
Drivers15
Equipment typesNot reported by FMCSA
Fleet classMid-size carrier (11–50 units)
Hazmat carrierYes
Passenger carrierNo

Owned/leased fleet breakdown not reported by FMCSA.

Operation Classification

Authorized For Hire

Docket / MC Numbers

MC-184529

Authority & Registration

Operating authority types this carrier is registered for with FMCSA.
✓ Property✗ Household Goods✗ Passenger✗ Broker

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is THOMASON EXPRESS LLC authorized to operate?
Yes — USDOT 537522 holds Common + Contract operating authority, according to FMCSA records.
Does THOMASON EXPRESS LLC carry liability insurance?
FMCSA records show $1,000,000 in liability (BIPD) insurance on file for this carrier.
What is THOMASON EXPRESS LLC's safety rating?
It holds a Satisfactory safety rating, with a driver out-of-service rate of 0% (the national average is 5.5%).
How many trucks does THOMASON EXPRESS LLC operate?
It runs 18 power units with 15 drivers on file.

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1606 E MAIN STREET
MARION, IL 62959
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