DBA: Thomas & Son Distributors
Arnold J Thomas & Son Inc is an active interstate carrier based in Springfield, OR.
No insurance filings on record.
View on FMCSA L&I| Vehicle Type | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased |
|---|---|---|---|
| Straight Trucks | 98 | 0 | 0 |
| Tractors | 98 | 0 | 0 |
| Trailers | 301 | 0 | 0 |
| Total Power Units | 98 | ||
Distinct vehicles · 24 mo
vs 98 self-reported (MCS-150)
Top makes
Registered in
Higher values = more violations. 0 = clean record.
| Category |
|---|
| Category | vs. Cohort | vs. State | Reading |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 79% | 96% | Worse than most peers |
| HOS Compliance | 67% | 95% | Around peer average |
| Driver Fitness | 39% | 96% | Around peer average |
| Controlled Substances | 0% | 0% | Better than most peers |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 33% | 87% | 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 | 52 | — | 22.26% |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0 | — |
| Period | Fatalities | Injuries | Tow-away | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 1, 2026 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Oct 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
| Jul 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Apr 1, 2025 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| Jan 1, 2025 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Most-cited violation codes
| BASIC Category | Total | Severe | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 187 |
| Date | State | Vehicle | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 22, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 21, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 20, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 18, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 17, 2026 | CA |
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Aaron Thomas · also at 12 others
| Insp w/ Viol |
|---|
| Measure |
|---|
| Alert |
|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 24 | 2.62 | — |
| HOS Compliance | 6 | 0.03 | — |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 96 | 1.33 | — |
| Driver Fitness | 2 | 0.02 | — |
| Controlled Substances | 0 | 0.00 | — |
| 4.44% |
Where they run
Inspected in 18 states. Top state CA accounts for 86% of activity. Activity outside home state (OR): 97%.
+13 other states with fewer inspections
| 43 |
| 71 |
| Unsafe Driving | 33 | 16 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 12 | 2 | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| TRUCK TRACTOR |
| 0 |
| 0 |
| Sep 15, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | CO | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 10, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 9, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 6, 2026 | CA | TRUCK TRACTOR | 0 | 0 |
| Date | Code | Description | BASIC | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 31, 2026 | 3922SLLCP | State/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Aug 31, 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 | — |
| Aug 24, 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 | — |
| Aug 24, 2026 | 3922SLTRS | State/Local Laws - Truck routing restriction | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Aug 24, 2026 | 393205CWRAWFLMIB | Wheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken. | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 16, 2026 | 39345DB | Air Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Aug 14, 2026 | 3922SLLS3 | State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit | Unsafe Driving | — |
| Aug 12, 2026 | 39345DBHTBS | Air Brake - Hose/tubing with a bulge/swelling when air pressure is applied | Vehicle Maintenance | Yes |
| Aug 10, 2026 | 39375CTAOTDLT232 | Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
| Jul 28, 2026 | 39347E | Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto Clamp (Short & Long) DD-3 or Bolt | Vehicle Maintenance | — |
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