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Carrier profile · USDOT 49092 · MC-673784 · Updated Jul 18, 2026
THURSTON FOODS INC
58 power unitsavg 3.1 yrRegional · 5 statesWALLINGFORD, CT88/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-673784 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
58Power units
36 observed · MCS-150
5Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
3.1Avg age (yr)
2009–2026 · vPIC
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Active operating authorityInsurance on fileFatal crash on record
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 52 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 1974.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 95 inspections.
USDOT registration5252 yr registered
Active for-hireInsurance (BIPD)$1M in force
FMCSA L&IVehicle OOS · 24-mo18.6%
▼ 22.26% nat'lCrashes · fatal11
1 in 24 moVektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
3.1 yr
Model years 2009–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
52 yr unchanged
Same registration since 1974 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
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Verification summary
THURSTON FOODS INC (USDOT 49092) has a Vektor safety score of 88/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I as of Jul 18, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from ZURICH AMERICAN INSURANCE COMPANY effective Aug 1, 2017 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot as of Jul 18, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 18.6% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier received 63 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 43 vehicle-level and 63 driver-level — across 5 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
The carrier has 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months and 1 fatal crash across the full FMCSA crash record available as of Jul 18, 2026.
It reports 58 power units and 54 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated Jan 8, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned Sep 21, 2000 in the federal record refreshed Jul 18, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is THURSTON FOODS INC's USDOT number?
THURSTON FOODS INC's USDOT number is 49092, and its motor carrier number is MC-673784.
Is THURSTON FOODS INC authorized to operate?
As of Jul 18, 2026, THURSTON FOODS INC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is THURSTON FOODS INC's safety record?
THURSTON FOODS INC has a 18.6% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 95 roadside inspections, with 1 reportable crash in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 88/100 (tier: clear).
How big is THURSTON FOODS INC's fleet?
THURSTON FOODS INC operates 58 power units and 54 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is THURSTON FOODS INC based?
THURSTON FOODS INC is based in WALLINGFORD, CT, with roadside inspections recorded across 5 states.
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