Thompson Carriers Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Opelika, AL.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 21 | 5 | 0 |
| Tractors | 164 | 13 | 0 |
| Trailers | 64 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 203 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 203 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 100% | 95% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 59% | 95% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 59% | 92% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 35% | 82% | 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 | 2 | — | 6.67% |
| Vehicle | 0 | 17 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 129 | 0 | 0.00% |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 84 | 23 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | LA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | LA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 17, 2026 | GA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | 0 |
| Mar 4, 2026 | FL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Mar 4, 2026 |
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 62 | 2.69 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 12 | 0.08 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 50 | 1.29 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0.03 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 17 states. Top state AL accounts for 37% of activity. Activity outside home state (AL): 63%.
+12 other states with fewer inspections
| Oct 1, 2024 |
| 1 |
| 0 |
| 3 |
| 3 |
| Jul 1, 2024 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 22 |
| Unsafe Driving | 66 | 23 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 14 | 1 | 0 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| GA |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | GA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 27, 2026 | FL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | IL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | AL | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | SC | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 17, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 11, 2026 | 3922SLLS2 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 9, 2026 | 39311A1LBL | Lighting - Backup lamp missing | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Feb 4, 2026 | 3922SLLTCD | State/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g. safety official signal sign light lane marking other | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Feb 2, 2026 | 39530B1ELDDFR | HOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |
| Jan 28, 2026 | 39395A4EEUS | Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - unsecured | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 21, 2026 | 39360D | Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 13, 2026 | 3939ALHLI | Lighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jan 13, 2026 | 39375A3TAOL | Tires - All others leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Jan 5, 2026 | 39524 | HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner | Hours-of-Service Compliance | — |