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Freight Carrier/shipper · Santa Maria, CA

THOMPSON HARVEY BAY AREA LLC

1325 W BETTERAVIA ROAD · Santa Maria, CA 93457

AUTHORIZED FOR:

(805) 349-0765 Tap to call

MC #859827
USDOT #2271357 USDOT Active

45
Power Units
90
Drivers
Carrier/shipper
Entity Type

About this carrier

THOMPSON HARVEY BAY AREA LLC is a Santa Maria, CA freight carrier/shipper that is authorized for: in the state of California. This company has 45 truck(s) in their fleet and 90 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-859827 and their USDOT number is 2271357.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/23/2026 · last updated Aug 21, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 01/23/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 3,996,732 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Intrastate (Hazmat)

Cargo Authorized

Liquids/Gases

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 1 state over the past 24 months: CA (172). Home base: Santa Maria, California.

Safety Record

18 Severe Violations Updated Sep 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

1
Fatal
2
Injury
3
Tow
6
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.03 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 2 Vehicle Maintenance 2.11 46 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

172
Total
117
Clean
55
With violations

24-month window ending Jul 31, 2026

Violations Cited 55 unique codes

Critical 16

173.24B2-HMBPMCHM (Bulk Packages) - More than 25% percent of the supporting and/or anchoring mechanisms are ineffective. NOTE: A bulk package which is also an intermodal container must be secured in accordance with "Cargo Securement" in Part II1× OOS×1 SW 10
393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
178.345-6-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 supports and anchoring requirements.6× SW 8
178.345-11B-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406/407/412 tank outlet requirements.1× SW 8
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
178.345-6DOT 406 /407/412 supports and anchoring1× SW 8
393.75A4-PBMETires - Has a cut to the extent that the ply or belt material is exposed.1× SW 8
393.207A-SUBLSuspension - U-bolt, u-bolt bottom plate, or other axle clamp bolt loose/cracked/broken/missing.1× OOS×1 SW 7
393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply.6× OOS×4 SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× OOS×1 SW 4
393.45D-BHTCAir Brake - Damaged by heat, broken, or crimped in such a manner as to restrict air flow.1× OOS×1 SW 4
393.70D-CDTSDDCoupling - Trailer, safety devices wire/chain damaged.1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.70C-CDTHSWCoupling - Full Trailer, pintle hook has more than 20% wear in the horn section1× OOS×1 SW 3
396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
393.205A-WRBHWheel/Rim - Cracks between stud holes/hand holes1× OOS×1 SW 2
396.3(a)1BOSBrake - Defective brake(s) are equal to or greater than 20% of the service brakes on the vehicle/combination2× OOS×2 SW 0

Hazardous Materials 6

180.415-HMTMCHM (Testing) - Failing to properly mark cargo tank test dates as required3× SW 7
172.200A-HMSPSNSPHM (Shipping Papers) - Shipper failed to provide HM shipping paper1× SW 3
172.202(a)(1)No or improper Identification Number1× SW 3
177.817E1-HMHCHM (Highway Carriage) - Failing to clearly distinguish HM shipping papers from other papers of any kind1× SW 3
178.346-1-HMPHM (Packaging) - DOT 406 general requirements.3× SW 2
397.3-SLLState/Local Laws - Driving/parking a CMV containing hazardous materials in violation of local regulations/laws/ordinances in the jurisdiction being operated1× SW 2

Vehicle Maintenance 31

393.207A-SAPPCBLMSuspension - Axle positioning part cracked/broken/loose/missing.2× SW 7
393.9A-LTSIRLighting - Turn signal -Any inoperative on a unit that is not the rearmost unit1× SW 6
393.9A-LSLILighting - Stop lamps - Any inoperative.1× SW 6
393.9A-LHLILighting - Headlamp(s) - Any inoperative1× SW 6
393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 199811× SW 4
393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt6× SW 4
393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear4× SW 4
393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection2× SW 4
396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber2× SW 4
393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured2× SW 4
393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear1× SW 4
396.3A1-ALBVAir Brake - Any leak from a brake valve1× SW 4
396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:1× SW 4
393.40A-BBrake - Inadequate braking system1× SW 4
393.45B2-B-VACBrake - Vacuum hose(s) or line(s) restricted/abraded/chafed through outer cover-to-cord ply crimped/cracked/broken1× SW 4
393.55D3-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction, trailers manufactured after March 1, 2001 unable to transmit ABS malfunction signal to towing vehicle.1× SW 4
396.5B-LLubrication - Oil or grease leak4× SW 3
393.11B-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Trailers, upper rear retro reflective sheeting inadequate on vehicle manufactured on or after December 1, 19933× SW 3
396.3A1-CDHSMSCMSemi-Trailer - Cracks anywhere in the hitch system, including mounting surface and frame cross member1× SW 3
393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.11A1-CSURRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, upper rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3
393.28-WSWiring Systems - Copper wire exposed1× SW 3
393.9A-LLPLLighting - License plate lamp inoperative3× SW 2
393.201D-FRFrame - Accessories improperly attached2× SW 2
393.9A-LCLLighting - Clearance lamp(s) inoperative1× SW 2
393.205C-WRAWFLMIBWheel/Rim - Any wheel fasteners loose/missing/ineffective/broken.1× SW 2
393.201A-FRMCFrame - Cracked/loose/broken frame member affecting support of functional components1× SW 2
393.201A-FRCLSFrame - Cracked/loose/sagging/broken frame or chassis1× SW 2
393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored1× SW 1
392.2-SLLMFState/Local Laws - Wheel (mud) flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 1

392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other1× SW 5

Hours of Service 1

395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner2× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

THOMPSON HARVEY BAY AREA LLC
1325 W BETTERAVIA ROAD
SANTA MARIA, CA 93457

Mailing Address

THOMPSON HARVEY BAY AREA LLC
P O BOX 2067 ORCUT CA93457
SANTA MARIA, CA 93457

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