Thompson Carriers Inc
USDOT 523910 · MC-263776 · Opelika, Alabama · Interstate for-hire carrier · 100–249 power units
Thompson Carriers Inc is a corporation based in Opelika, Alabama, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 203 power units and 178 drivers, which ranks it #30 by fleet size among 127 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Alabama. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 346 times – about 1.7 inspections per power unit. 6.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 18.8% and 2.6% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 20 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (12 injuries, 0 fatalities, 17 tow-away), or 9.9 per 100 power units versus 4.5 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are building materials, machinery, large objects, liquids / gases, livestock, grain, feed, hay, garbage / refuse, commodities dry bulk, construction.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Thompson Carriers Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | — |
| USDOT number | 523910 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-263776 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 1700 Old Columbus Road, Opelika, AL 36804 |
| Phone | (334) 745-0484 |
| First registered | May 19, 1993 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Oct 30, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | Yes |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 523910.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 21 | 5 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 164 | 13 | 0 |
| Trailers | 64 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.88 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 0.4 trailers per tractor.
- 15,688,061 miles reported for 2024 – about 77,281 miles per power unit vs a 41,613 median for 100–249-unit fleets.
- 93% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 178 CDL drivers; 152 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 26 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 100–249-unit for-hire carriers nationally (2,611) and Alabama carriers with 50+ units (127).
| Measure | Thompson Carriers Inc | Same size, US | AL average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 6.4% | 18.8% | 23.1% | 66% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.6% | 2.6% | 1.3% | 78% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 9.9 | 4.5 | 6.3 | 120% higher than average |
| Inspections | 346 | 346 with a driver check, 267 with a vehicle check, 152 BASIC violations recorded, 190 hazmat-related | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Jan 9, 2013) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: livestock (162 of 5,000 carriers); garbage / refuse (557 of 5,000 carriers).
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Other carriers near Opelika
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Thompson Carriers Inc?
Thompson Carriers Inc is registered with USDOT number 523910 and operating authority MC-263776.
How many trucks does Thompson Carriers Inc have?
It reports 203 power units (177 tractors, 26 straight trucks) and 64 trailers, with 178 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Oct 30, 2025).
Where is Thompson Carriers Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Opelika, Alabama 36804.
What is the out-of-service rate of Thompson Carriers Inc?
Over 24 months, 6.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.6% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 18.8% vehicle, 2.6% 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.