Thompson Transportation Inc
USDOT 1237221 · MC-480556 · Little Rock, Arkansas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Thompson Transportation Inc is a company based in Little Rock, Arkansas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 75 power units and 75 drivers, which ranks it #51 by fleet size among 82 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Arkansas. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 152 times – about 2.0 inspections per power unit. 20.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 20.5% and 3.3% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 13 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (5 injuries, 0 fatalities, 13 tow-away), or 17.3 per 100 power units versus 4.8 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, building materials, grain, feed, hay, commodities dry bulk, beverages, paper products, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Thompson Transportation Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 1237221 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-480556 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | — |
| Physical address | 7821 B Zeuber Road, Little Rock, AR 72206 |
| Phone | (501) 228-8800 |
| First registered | Apr 16, 2004 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jan 16, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 1237221.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 62 | 13 | 0 |
| Trailers | 153 | 6 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 2.1 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 7,319,647 miles reported for 2025 – about 97,595 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 92% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 75 CDL drivers; 72 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 3 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 50–99-unit for-hire carriers nationally (5,500) and Arkansas carriers with 50+ units (82).
| Measure | Thompson Transportation Inc | Same size, US | AR average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.7% | 20.5% | 14.5% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 1.3% | 3.3% | 0.7% | 61% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 17.3 | 4.8 | 5.4 | 264% higher than average |
| Inspections | 152 | 152 with a driver check, 58 with a vehicle check, 76 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 8, 2012) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: grain, feed, hay (851 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Dedicated Logistics LLC USDOT 1004540 | Crossett | 81 | 93 | 198 | 10.3% | 7 |
Other carriers near Little Rock
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rich Transport LLC USDOT 305789 | Little Rock | 170 | 170 | 391 | 15.9% | 13 |
| Central Hauling Co USDOT 740036 | Little Rock | 132 | 109 | 259 | 36.9% | 14 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Thompson Transportation Inc?
Thompson Transportation Inc is registered with USDOT number 1237221 and operating authority MC-480556.
How many trucks does Thompson Transportation Inc have?
It reports 75 power units (75 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 159 trailers, with 75 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jan 16, 2026).
Where is Thompson Transportation Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Little Rock, Arkansas 72206.
What is the out-of-service rate of Thompson Transportation Inc?
Over 24 months, 20.7% of vehicle inspections and 1.3% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 20.5% vehicle, 3.3% driver).
Source: FMCSA Company Census File, SMS inspection file and Crash File (data.transportation.gov), refreshed 2026-11-04. Figures are as reported to FMCSA and may lag. How we calculate these numbers. Spotted an error? Carriers update their record with FMCSA via the MCS-150 form; see corrections.