Lew Thompson & Son Trucking LLC
USDOT 665224 · MC-310723 · Huntsville, Arkansas · Interstate for-hire carrier · 500–999 power units
Lew Thompson & Son Trucking LLC (dba Lew Thompson & Son Trucking) is a corporation based in Huntsville, Arkansas, registered with the FMCSA as an interstate carrier (authorized for hire). It reports 910 power units and 904 drivers, which ranks it #12 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 360 times – about 0.4 inspections per power unit. 23.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections ended with an out-of-service order, against 17.8% and 1.4% for carriers of the same size nationally. FMCSA records 74 reportable crashes in the last 24 months (51 injuries, 1 fatality, 73 tow-away), or 8.1 per 100 power units versus 4.2 for its size band. Crash counts in FMCSA data do not indicate fault. Its registered cargo types are general freight, fresh produce, livestock, grain, feed, hay, meat, refrigerated food, agricultural / farm supplies.
Registration and contact
| Legal name | Lew Thompson & Son Trucking LLC |
|---|---|
| DBA name | Lew Thompson & Son Trucking |
| USDOT number | 665224 |
| Operating authority (docket) | MC-310723 |
| Entity type | Authorized for Hire |
| Operation | Interstate |
| Business type | Corporation |
| Physical address | 11135 Hwy 412, Huntsville, AR 72740 |
| Phone | (423) 463-3473 |
| First registered | Oct 30, 1996 |
| Last MCS-150 update | Apr 24, 2026 |
| Hazmat carrier | No |
Check live authority, insurance and out-of-service status: FMCSA SAFER snapshot for USDOT 665224.
Fleet and drivers
| Equipment | Owned | Term-leased | Trip-leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight trucks | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Truck tractors | 910 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 1,298 | 0 | 0 |
- 0.99 drivers per power unit (national median for 50+ unit fleets: 0.99).
- 1.4 trailers per tractor.
- 41,713,189 miles reported for 2025 – about 45,839 miles per power unit vs a 40,696 median for 500–999-unit fleets.
- 100% of listed equipment is owned rather than leased.
- 904 CDL drivers; 30 drivers operate interstate beyond 100 miles, 728 within 100 miles.
Safety record
Roadside inspections Sep 25, 2024 – Sep 24, 2026; crashes Nov 1, 2024 – Oct 31, 2026. Benchmarks: 500–999-unit for-hire carriers nationally (334) and Arkansas carriers with 50+ units (82).
| Measure | Lew Thompson & Son Trucking | Same size, US | AR average | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle out-of-service rate | 23.4% | 17.8% | 14.5% | 31% higher than average |
| Driver out-of-service rate | 0.8% | 1.4% | 0.7% | 39% lower than average |
| Crashes per 100 power units | 8.1 | 4.2 | 5.4 | 93% higher than average |
| Inspections | 360 | 360 with a driver check, 184 with a vehicle check, 199 BASIC violations recorded | ||
| FMCSA safety rating | Satisfactory (rated Mar 11, 1999) | |||
Cargo carried
Less common in this directory: livestock (162 of 5,000 carriers); agricultural / farm supplies (734 of 5,000 carriers).
Similar carriers in Arkansas
Closest fleet size and cargo mix among Arkansas carriers in this directory.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Transco Lines Inc USDOT 260968 | Russellville | 1,010 | 550 | 1,288 | 29.9% | 56 |
| Oakley Trucking Inc USDOT 3259 | North Little Rock | 918 | 918 | 1,376 | 16.8% | 65 |
| Maverick Transportation LLC USDOT 178538 | North Little Rock | 1,640 | 1,702 | 3,415 | 9.8% | 165 |
| Apac-Central Inc USDOT 143189 | Fayetteville | 986 | 514 | 152 | 18.1% | 20 |
| Sindle Trucking LLC USDOT 2166864 | El Dorado | 642 | 210 | 383 | 26.2% | 18 |
| Cards Holdings Inc USDOT 3164317 | Springdale | 443 | 382 | 225 | 30.0% | 23 |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Tyson Foods Inc USDOT 3327 | Springdale | 5,861 | 3,136 | 3,041 | 14.2% | 222 |
| Pam Transport Inc USDOT 179752 | Tontitown | 2,049 | 2,091 | 2,966 | 14.1% | 105 |
| Met Express Inc USDOT 3885269 | Tontitown | 325 | 310 | 274 | 25.4% | 18 |
| Central States Manufacturing Inc USDOT 350928 | Springdale | 161 | 138 | 167 | 13.5% | 8 |
| Simmons Foods Inc USDOT 127523 | Siloam Springs | 102 | 115 | 40 | 11.8% | 1 |
| Cobb-Vantress LLC USDOT 283462 | Siloam Springs | 98 | 113 | 44 | 8.3% | 4 |
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FAQ
What is the USDOT number of Lew Thompson & Son Trucking LLC?
Lew Thompson & Son Trucking LLC is registered with USDOT number 665224 and operating authority MC-310723.
How many trucks does Lew Thompson & Son Trucking LLC have?
It reports 910 power units (910 tractors, 0 straight trucks) and 1,298 trailers, with 904 drivers, on its last MCS-150 update (Apr 24, 2026).
Where is Lew Thompson & Son Trucking LLC located?
Its registered physical address is in Huntsville, Arkansas 72740.
What is the out-of-service rate of Lew Thompson & Son Trucking LLC?
Over 24 months, 23.4% of vehicle inspections and 0.8% of driver inspections resulted in an out-of-service order (same-size national average: 17.8% vehicle, 1.4% driver).
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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.