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Carrier profile · USDOT 779457

FRANKLIN THOMAS

DBA BIG FRANKS ROLL AND TOW SCRAP METAL

4 power unitsavg 16.2 yrLocal · 1 statesWILLIAMSON, WV
CARRIER ACTIVERATED CONDITIONALHAZMAT
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
4Power units
7 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
16.2Avg age (yr)
1999–2020 · vPIC
Call dispatch(304) 235-3307Email dispatchBIGFRANKS1999@YAHOO.COM

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

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

Established 28 yearsNo reported crashesDriver out-of-service rate above average
Operating authority27 yr active
since 1998
Insurance (BIPD)Unknown
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo12.5%
▼ 22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal0
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

4 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

16.2 yr

Model years 1999–2020 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

27 yr unchanged

Same registration since 1998 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readLocal operator, 27-yr authority, 13% vehicle OOS — clear to load.Full read

Is FRANKLIN THOMAS safe to work with?

Is FRANKLIN THOMAS safe to load? FRANKLIN THOMAS (USDOT 779457) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in WILLIAMSON, WV, operating 4 power units and 3 drivers. Operating authority has been active 27 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 22 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate is 12.5% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA rates it Conditional. Vektor rates it clear to load (94/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

FMCSA fields + Vektor analysis · updated 2026-06-13
FTFRANKLIN THOMAS 94
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Frequently asked

What is FRANKLIN THOMAS's USDOT number?

FRANKLIN THOMAS's USDOT number is 779457.

Is FRANKLIN THOMAS authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, FRANKLIN THOMAS is active in the FMCSA register.

What is FRANKLIN THOMAS's safety record?

FRANKLIN THOMAS has a 12.5% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 22 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Conditional" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 94/100 (tier: clear).

How big is FRANKLIN THOMAS's fleet?

FRANKLIN THOMAS operates 4 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is FRANKLIN THOMAS based?

FRANKLIN THOMAS is based in WILLIAMSON, WV, with roadside inspections recorded across 1 state.