Fleet typeIdentity
Asset-based
11 power units. Brokers price each fleet type apart.
Carrier profile · USDOT 1358260 · MC-520834 ·
Express Thunder LLC
11 power unitsavg 2.8 yrNational · 16 statesHIGHWOOD, MT100/100
CARRIER ACTIVEMC-520834 ACTIVERATED SATISFACTORYHAZMAT
Observed fleet · trailing 24 mo daily
11Power units
16 observed · MCS-150
17Trailers seen
Decoded · vPIC
2.8Avg age (yr)
2017–2026 · vPIC
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Load decision ·
Clear to load
Active authority and a clean federal record. No blocking issues found.
Watch · 0
Nothing flagged.
In good standing · 4
Active operating authorityActive for-hire authority is on file with FMCSA.Insurance on fileBIPD (liability) insurance is on file with FMCSA.Established 22 yearsOperating authority has been on file since 2005.Out-of-service rates below national averageBoth vehicle and driver OOS rates beat the national benchmark across 83 inspections.
Vektor intelligence · beyond the federal recordProprietary signals computed from VIN-decoded inspections & daily FMCSA snapshots
Fleet age vs peersNewer
2.8 yr
Model years 2017–2026 · peer benchmark unavailable.
Identity stabilityStable
21 yr unchanged
Same registration since 2005 — no chameleon / reincarnation signal.
Cross-border activity
No border inspections on record
29 other inspections in border states, with no named crossing match.
A named inspection location does not confirm a border transit or operating authority. Counts cover retained inspection records.
Safety and violations
Violation data is not available for this carrier right now.
Verification summary
EXPRESS THUNDER LLC (USDOT 1358260) has a Vektor safety score of 100/100 and a Clear to load verdict, from the carrier's FMCSA record. FMCSA profile data as of Oct 7, 2026.
The carrier holds active common for-hire operating authority per FMCSA L&I. FMCSA authority data as of Oct 10, 2026.
It has an active BIPD insurance filing with a $1,000,000 limit in force from GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. effective Oct 1, 2024 in FMCSA L&I's current snapshot. FMCSA insurance data as of Oct 7, 2026.
Its vehicle out-of-service rate was 14.3% over the last 24 months, versus the 22.26% CVSA national average, from FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 10, 2026.
The carrier received 64 roadside inspections in the last 24 months — 28 vehicle-level and 64 driver-level — across 16 states, according to FMCSA roadside-inspection data. FMCSA operations data as of Oct 10, 2026.
The carrier has 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months and 0 fatal crashes across the full FMCSA crash record available. FMCSA safety data as of Oct 10, 2026.
It reports 11 power units and 10 drivers in its most recent MCS-150 filing dated May 28, 2025. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 10, 2026.
It has an FMCSA safety rating of Satisfactory assigned May 8, 2009 in the federal record. FMCSA identity data as of Oct 10, 2026.
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Frequently asked
What is EXPRESS THUNDER LLC's USDOT number?
EXPRESS THUNDER LLC's USDOT number is 1358260, and its motor carrier number is MC-520834.
Is EXPRESS THUNDER LLC authorized to operate?
FMCSA authority data as of Oct 10, 2026. EXPRESS THUNDER LLC is active in the FMCSA register with common, contract, broker operating authority on file.
What is EXPRESS THUNDER LLC's safety record?
EXPRESS THUNDER LLC has a 14.3% vehicle out-of-service rate (national average 22.26%) across 83 roadside inspections, with 2 reportable crashes in the last 24 months, and an FMCSA "Satisfactory" safety rating. Vektor's computed risk score is 100/100 (tier: clear).
How big is EXPRESS THUNDER LLC's fleet?
EXPRESS THUNDER LLC operates 11 power units and 10 drivers per its most recent MCS-150 filing.
Where is EXPRESS THUNDER LLC based?
EXPRESS THUNDER LLC is based in HIGHWOOD, MT, with roadside inspections recorded across 16 states.
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