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THOMASON EXPRESS LLC

1606 E MAIN STREET · Marion, IL 62959

Authorized: Property
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  • MC #184529
  • USDOT #537522 USDOT Active
  • 18
    Power Units
  • 15
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

THOMASON EXPRESS LLC is a Marion, IL freight carrier/broker that is authorized for property in the state of Illinois. This company has 18 truck(s) in their fleet and 15 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-184529 and their USDOT number is 537522.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 03/24/2026 · last updated Jun 1, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 03/24/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 891,681 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Metal Sheets, Coils, Rolls
  • Building Materials
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Illinois — home base

Home base   Based in Marion, Illinois. No roadside inspections on record in the past 24 months to map operating states.

Safety Record

3 Severe Violations Updated Jun 1, 2026

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 0.43 2 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.03 4 Vehicle Maintenance 6.5 7 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 23
    Total
  • 13
    Clean
  • 10
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 21 unique codes

Critical 4

  • 395.8E-HOSPDOOSHOS (Property) - Driver produces a false record of duty status that concealed an HOS limitation violation after the last rest period. Explain:1× OOS×1 SW 7
  • 396.3A1-FFuel - Dripping leak.1× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.205(a)Wheel/rim cracked or broken1× 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/combination1× OOS×1 SW 0

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.3A1-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving more than 11 hours following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.3A2-HOSPDHOS (Property) - Driving beyond the 14 hour after coming on duty following 10 consecutive hours off duty during the current 8 consecutive day period. Date and Time1× SW 7
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
  • 395.8(a)HOS (Form) - Paper Log/Logging Programs Form and Manner2× SW 1

Unsafe Driving 2

  • 392.2LCImproper lane change1× SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit1× SW 4

Vehicle Maintenance 11

  • 393.53B-BAir Brake - CMV manufactured on or after 10/20/1994 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 396.3A1-BALACBrake - Audible air leak from a brake chamber1× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp2× SW 2
  • 393.95A4-EENAEmergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - not readily accessible1× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories1× SW 2

Locations

Physical Address
THOMASON EXPRESS LLC
1606 E MAIN STREET
MARION, IL 62959
Mailing Address
THOMASON EXPRESS LLC
PO BOX 910
MARION, IL 62959

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