Thilges Bros Llc is an active interstate carrier based in Buffalo Center, IA.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 17 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 19 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 17 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 17 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category | Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 61% | 85% | Around peer average |
| HOS Compliance | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Driver Fitness | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 41% | 84% | Around peer average |
Lower percentile = lower SMS measure = stronger safety record. Computed nightly across active carriers in the same state and fleet-size band.
| Type | Inspections | OOS | OOS % | Nat'l Avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Driver | 0 | 0 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 0 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 16, 2026 | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 2, 2026 | SD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 17, 2025 | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jul 14, 2025 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Jun 25, 2025 |
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| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 1.38 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 1 | 1.50 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 4 states. Top state IA accounts for 33% of activity. Activity outside home state (IA): 67%.
| MN |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Feb 12, 2025 | SD | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Jan 3, 2025 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 26, 2024 | IA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | MN | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 6, 2024 | MO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 14, 2025 | 39216 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Nov 26, 2024 | 39216 | Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 39375CTAOTDLT232 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 2, 2024 | 3963A1ALBV | Air Brake - Any leak from a brake valve | Vehicle Maintenance | — |