Arnold J Thomas & Son Inc
USDOT 61163 · MC-152430 · Springfield, Oregon · Interstate for-hire carrier · 50–99 power units
Arnold J Thomas & Son Inc (dba Thomas & Son Distributors) is a corporation based in Springfield, Oregon, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 98 power units and 98 drivers, which ranks it #37 by fleet size among 86 active for-hire carriers with 50+ power units headquartered in Oregon. In the 24 months to Sep 24, 2026 its trucks were inspected 683 times – about 7.0 inspections per power unit. 9.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.3% 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 6 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (3 injuries, 0 fatalities, 6 tow-away), or 6.1 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, household goods, metal: sheets, coils, rolls, motor vehicles, logs, poles, beams, lumber, building materials, commodities dry bulk, beverages and more.
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Registration and contact
| Legal name | Arnold J Thomas & Son Inc |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Thomas & Son Distributors |
| USDOT number | 61163 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-152430 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 3115 Industrial Ave, Springfield, OR 97478 |
| Phone | (541) 808-3746 |
| First registered | Jun 1, 1974 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 61163.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 98 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 301 | 0 | 0 |
- 1.00 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 3.1 trailers per tractor – a drop-and-hook style trailer pool.
- 11,329,465 miles reported for 2024 – about 115,607 miles per power unit vs a 38,151 median for 50–99-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 98 CDL drivers; 98 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 0 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 Oregon carriers with 50+ units (86).
| Measure | Arnold J Thomas & Son Inc | Same size, US | OR average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 9.4% | 20.5% | 17.1% | 54% lower than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.3% | 3.3% | 1.8% | 91% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 6.1 | 4.8 | 4.0 | 29% higher than average |
| Inspections | 683 | 683 with a driver check, 575 with a vehicle check, 187 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Dec 5, 1984) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers); household goods (839 of 5,000 carriers).
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Arnold J Thomas & Son Inc?
Arnold J Thomas & Son Inc is registered with USDOT number 61163 and operating authority MC-152430.
How many trucks does Arnold J Thomas & Son Inc have?
It reports 98 power units (98 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 301 trailers, with 98 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Dec 19, 2025).
Where is Arnold J Thomas & Son Inc located?
Its registered physical address is in Springfield, Oregon 97478.
What is the out-of-service rate of Arnold J Thomas & Son Inc?
Over 24 months, 9.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.3% 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.