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Carrier profile · USDOT 879295 · MC-488324 · Updated 06/13/2026

THAD JONES

8 power unitsavg 13.8 yrRegional · 4 statesAINSWORTH, NE
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-488324 ACTIVE
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Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
8Power units
6 observed · MCS-150
4Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
13.8Avg age (yr)
1998–2023 · vPIC

Load decision · FMCSA snapshot · 2026-06-13

Clear to load

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

Active operating authorityInsurance on file
Operating authority26 yr active
since 2000
Insurance (BIPD)On file
FMCSA L&I
Vehicle OOS · 24mo0.0%
22.26% nat'l
Crashes · fatal1
clean 24 mo
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet typeIdentity

Small fleet

8 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.

Fleet age vs peersOlder

13.8 yr

Model years 1998–2023 · peer benchmark computing.

Identity stabilityStable

26 yr unchanged

Same registration since 2000 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.

AI readRegional operator, 26-yr authority, 0% vehicle OOS clear to load.Full read

Is THAD JONES safe to work with?

Is THAD JONES safe to load? THAD JONES (USDOT 879295, MC-488324) is an active small-fleet motor carrier based in AINSWORTH, NE, operating 8 power units and 3 drivers. Operating authority has been active 26 years (past the 24-month broker-confidence threshold). Across 10 roadside inspections, its vehicle out-of-service rate over the last 24 months is 0.0% (below the 22.26% national average), with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months. FMCSA has not assigned a safety rating. Vektor rates it clear to load (100/100). Source: FMCSA SAFER/MCMIS, last updated 2026-06-13.

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

What is THAD JONES's USDOT number?

THAD JONES's USDOT number is 879295, and its motor carrier number is MC-488324.

Is THAD JONES authorized to operate?

As of 2026-06-13, THAD JONES is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.

What is THAD JONES's safety record?

THAD JONES has a 0.0% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 10 roadside inspections, with 0 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and is not currently rated by FMCSA. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).

How big is THAD JONES's fleet?

THAD JONES operates 8 power units and 3 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.

Where is THAD JONES based?

THAD JONES is based in AINSWORTH, NE, with roadside inspections recorded across 4 states.