E F Thompson Inc
USDOT 45687 · MC-500891 · Fredericksburg, Virginia · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
E F Thompson Inc is a corporation based in Fredericksburg, Virginia, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 74 power units and 82 drivers, which ranks it #87 by fleet size among 128 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Virginia. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 20 times – about 0.3 inspections per power unit. 20.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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 7 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 7 tow-away), or 9.5 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, building materials, us mail, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | E F Thompson Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 45687 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-500891 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 8509 Patriot Highway, Fredericksburg, VA 22407 |
| Phone | (540) 898-2959 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Jul 2, 2024 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 45687.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 68 | 6 | 0 |
| Trailers | 89 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.11 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.2 trailers per tractor.
- 7,130,000 miles reported for 2023 – about 96,351 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 96% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 82 CDL drivers; 10 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 72 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 Virginia carriers with 50+ units (128).
| Measure | E F Thompson Inc | Same size, US | VA average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small sample: fewer than 20 vehicle or driver inspections, so rates can swing a lot with one inspection. | ||||
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 20.0% | 20.5% | 17.4% | about average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.0% | 3.3% | 1.5% | none recorded |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.5 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 99% higher than average |
| Inspections | 20 | 20 with a driver check, 10 with a vehicle check, 19 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 3, 2003) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: us mail (612 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Virginia
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santee Inc USDOT 621071 | Sterling | 86 | 43 | 56 | 13.2% | 5 |
| W & L Mail Service Inc USDOT 510546 | Keysville | 80 | 101 | 62 | 36.4% | 0 |
| QCS Acquisition Corporation USDOT 3364177 | Salem | 104 | 130 | 12 | 25.0% | 0 |
| F L Moore & Sons Inc USDOT 656502 | Lynchburg | 71 | 39 | 86 | 19.5% | 10 |
| Atlantic Transport LLC USDOT 3109246 | Virginia Beach | 76 | 39 | 94 | 25.0% | 12 |
| S B Cox Ready Mix Inc USDOT 2284804 | Rockville | 84 | 56 | 27 | 37.5% | 6 |
Other carriers near Fredericksburg
| Carrier | City | Power units | Drivers | Inspections (24 mo) | Vehicle OOS | Crashes (24 mo) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payne Inc USDOT 194795 | Fredericksburg | 126 | 113 | 157 | 18.2% | 13 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of E F Thompson Inc?
E F Thompson Inc is registered with USDOT number 45687 and operating authority MC-500891.
How many trucks does E F Thompson Inc have?
It reports 74 power units (74 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 89 trailers, with 82 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Jul 2, 2024).
Where is E F Thompson Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Fredericksburg, Virginia 22407.
What is the out-of-service rate of E F Thompson Inc?
Over 24 months, 20.0% of vehicle inspections and 0.0% 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.