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Carrier profile · USDOT 1035180 · Updated 06/18/2026

THORNTON IRON & METAL

21 power unitsavg 9.7 yrRegional · 4 statesROGERSVILLE, AL
CARRIER ACTIVERATED CONDITIONAL
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
21Power units
20 observed · MCS-150
16Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
9.7Avg age (yr)
1997–2024 · vPIC
Call dispatch(256) 247-0708Email dispatchchacker@sparkscpas.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-18

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Operating, but with flags a broker should weigh before tendering freight.

Established 24 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority24 yr active
since 2002
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo24.0%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
1 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Asset-based

21 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

9.7 yr

Model years 1997–2024 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

24 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2002 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 24-yr authority, 24% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is THORNTON IRON & METAL safe to work with?

Is THORNTON IRON & METAL safe to load? THORNTON IRON & METAL (USDOT 1035180) is an active asset-based motor carrier based in ROGERSVILLE, AL, operating 21 power units and 21 drivers. Operating authority has been active 24 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 65 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 24.0% (above the 22.26% national average), with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Conditional. Vektor rates it review before loading (81/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-18.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-18
TITHORNTON IRON & METAL 81
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Frequently asked

What is THORNTON IRON & METAL's USDOT number?

THORNTON IRON & METAL's USDOT number is 1035180.

Is THORNTON IRON & METAL authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-18, THORNTON IRON & METAL is active in the FMCSA register.

What is THORNTON IRON & METAL's safety record?

THORNTON IRON & METAL has a 24.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 65 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 81/100 (tier: review).

How big is THORNTON IRON & METAL's fleet?

THORNTON IRON & METAL operates 21 power units and 21 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is THORNTON IRON & METAL based?

THORNTON IRON & METAL is based in ROGERSVILLE, AL, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.