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Carrier profile · USDOT 61163 · MC-152430 · Updated 07/29/2026

ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC

DBA THOMAS & SON DISTRIBUTORS

98 power unitsavg 6.1 yrNational · 18 statesSPRINGFIELD, OR
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-152430 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORY
Verified linksthomasandsonsinc.comFMCSA SAFERCallEmail
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
98Power units
131 observed · MCS-150
168Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
6.1Avg age (yr)
2005–2026 · vPIC
Call dispatch(547) 808-3746Email dispatchchrisr@thomasandsonsinc.com

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-07-29

Clear to load

Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.

Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
Operating authority52 yr active
since 1974
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo10.0%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal5
8 in 24mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

98 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersTypical

6.1 yr

Model years 2005–2026 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

52 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readNational operator, 52-yr authority, 10% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC safe to work with?

Is ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC safe to load? ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC (USDOT 61163, MC-152430) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in SPRINGFIELD, OR, operating 98 power units and 98 drivers. Operating authority has been active 52 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 1,019 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 10.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 8 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Satisfactory. Vektor rates it clear to load (88/100), with the leading concern: fatal crash on record. Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-07-29.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-07-29
AJARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC 88
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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 2026-07-29, 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 10.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 1,019 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.