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Carrier profile · USDOT 1597198 · Updated 06/13/2026

THORN EXCAVATING & HAULING INC

2 power unitsavg 7 yrLocal · 1 statesRUSSELLVILLE, AL
CARRIER ACTIVE
Verified linksbellsouth.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
2Power units
15 observed · MCS-150
—Trailers seen
None observed · 24 mo
7.0Avg age (yr)
2014–2021 · vPIC
Call dispatch(256) 332-3931Email dispatchJOHNJWST@BELLSOUTH.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

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

Established 20 yearsVehicle out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority19 yr active
since 2007
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo23.5%
▲ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
2 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Owner-operator

2 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

7 yr

Model years 2014–2021 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

19 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2007 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 19-yr authority, 24% vehicle OOS — review first.Full read

Is THORN EXCAVATING & HAULING INC safe to work with?

Is THORN EXCAVATING & HAULING INC safe to load? THORN EXCAVATING & HAULING INC (USDOT 1597198) is an active owner-operator motor carrier based in RUSSELLVILLE, AL, operating 2 power units and 2 drivers. Operating authority has been active 19 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 122 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 23.5% (above the 22.26% national average), with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it review before loading (79/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
TETHORN EXCAVATING & HAULING INC 79
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Frequently asked

What is THORN EXCAVATING & HAULING INC's USDOT number?

THORN EXCAVATING & HAULING INC's USDOT number is 1597198.

Is THORN EXCAVATING & HAULING INC authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, THORN EXCAVATING & HAULING INC is active in the FMCSA register.

What is THORN EXCAVATING & HAULING INC's safety record?

THORN EXCAVATING & HAULING INC has a 23.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 122 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 79/100 (tier: review).

How big is THORN EXCAVATING & HAULING INC's fleet?

THORN EXCAVATING & HAULING INC operates 2 power units and 2 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is THORN EXCAVATING & HAULING INC based?

THORN EXCAVATING & HAULING INC is based in RUSSELLVILLE, AL, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.