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THILGES BROS LLC

4208 230TH AVE · Buffalo Center, IA 50424

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  • MC #884040
  • USDOT #2468119 USDOT Active
  • 18
    Power Units
  • 19
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

THILGES BROS LLC is a Buffalo Center, IA freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Iowa. This company has 18 truck(s) in their fleet and 19 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-884040 and their USDOT number is 2468119.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 09/30/2026 · last updated Oct 18, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 09/30/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,221,802 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
  • Private (Property)
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Commodities Dry Bulk

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Iowa — 10 inspections (past 24 months) Minnesota — 5 inspections (past 24 months) Missouri — 4 inspections (past 24 months) South Dakota — 3 inspections (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 4 states over the past 24 months: IA (10), MN (5), MO (4), SD (3). Home base: Buffalo Center, Iowa.

Safety Record

4 Severe Violations Updated 2 days ago

Out of Service Rates (24 mo)

TypeThis carrierNational avg Vehicle 20% 23.4% Driver 0% 6.7% Hazmat — 4.4%

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 0
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 1
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 3.57 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0 0 Vehicle Maintenance 3.78 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 22
    Total
  • 15
    Clean
  • 7
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 8 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 392.2-SLLSWZState/Local Laws - Speeding work/construction zone1× SW 10
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.9A-LSLIWRLighting - Stop lamps - Both inoperative when required to be on1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 396.3A1-BALRAir Brake - Fails air loss rate test1× OOS×1 SW 4

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV2× SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 2

  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection1× SW 4
  • 393.11A1-CSLRRConspicuity Systems - Truck tractor, lower rear retro reflective sheeting missing on vehicle manufactured on or after July 1, 19971× SW 3

Locations

Physical Address
THILGES BROS LLC
4208 230TH AVE
BUFFALO CENTER, IA 50424
Mailing Address
THILGES BROS LLC
PO BOX 322
BUFFALO CENTER, IA 50424

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Same physical address 1

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CompanyStatusPower UnitsDriversMC#USDOT#
T9TRANSPORT LLC
Buffalo Center, IA
USDOT Active Not Authorized0—9031442590250

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