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Carrier profile · USDOT 61163 · MC-152430 · Updated Jul 29, 2026
ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC
DBA THOMAS & SON DISTRIBUTORS
98 power unitsavg 6.1 yrNational · 18 statesSPRINGFIELD, OR88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-152430 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
98Power units
131 observed · MCS-150
168Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.1Avg age (yr)
2005–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · Jul 29, 2026
Clear to load
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 1022 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo9.9%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal55
8 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersTypical
6.1 yr
Model years 2005–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC (USDOT 61163) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 29, 2026.
The carrier holds active common and contract for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 29, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA effective Oct 1, 2017 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 29, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 9.9% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 29, 2026.
The carrier received 679 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 575 vehicle-level and 679 driver-level — across 18 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 29, 2026.
The carrier has 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 5 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 29, 2026.
It reports 98 power units and 98 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Dec 19, 2025.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Dec 5, 1984 in the federal record refreshed Jul 29, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC's USDOT number?
ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC's USDOT number is 61163, and its motor carrier number is MC-152430.
Is ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 29, 2026, ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC's safety record?
ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC has a 9.9% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1,022 roadside inspections, with 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC's fleet?
ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC operates 98 power units and 98 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC based?
ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC is based in SPRINGFIELD, OR, with roadside inspections recorded across 18 states.
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