Freight Carrier · Highwood, MT

EXPRESS THUNDER LLC

3032 BURLEY HILL RD HIGHWOOD · Highwood, MT 59450

Authorized: Property
(951) 972-2917 Tap to call
  • MC #520834
  • USDOT #1358260 USDOT Active
  • 11
    Power Units
  • 10
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

EXPRESS THUNDER LLC is a Highwood, MT freight carrier that is authorized for property in the state of Montana. This company has 11 truck(s) in their fleet and 10 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-520834 and their USDOT number is 1358260.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 05/28/2025 · last updated May 14, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR Property
  • MCS-150 Filed 05/28/2025
  • MCS-150 Mileage 1,135,000 (2024)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight
  • Building Materials
  • Fresh Produce
  • Livestock
  • Grain, Feed, Hay
  • Meat
  • U.S. Mail
  • Chemicals
  • Refrigerated Food
  • Beverages
  • Paper Products
  • Agricultural / Farm Supplies

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 16 states over the past 24 months: CA (15), SD (8), NM (6), ND (4), MT (3), UT (3), NE (3), KS (2), WA (1), IL (1), WI (1), CO (1), +4 more. Home base: Highwood, Montana.

Safety Record

9 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

  • 0
    Fatal
  • 1
    Injury
  • 1
    Tow
  • 2
    Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.11 5 Crash Indicator Not Public Hours of Service 0.8 7 Vehicle Maintenance 2.52 8 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public Driver Fitness 0.27 1

Inspection Summary

  • 52
    Total
  • 35
    Clean
  • 17
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 17 unique codes

Critical 6

  • 393.75A3-TAOLTires - All others, leaking or inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire not equipped with ATIS OOS×2 SW 8
  • 383.23A2-LCDLNLicense (CDL) - Operate a CMV and does not possess a valid CDL OOS×1 SW 8
  • 395.8E1-HOSPVIDHOS (Passenger) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain OOS×1 SW 7
  • 393.9A-LTSILighting - Turn signal - Any inoperative on the rearmost vehicle. OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.45B2-BHTDAir Brake - Hose/tubing damage into the outer reinforcement ply. OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAALAir Brake - Audible air leak at other than a proper connection OOS×1 SW 4

Hours of Service 4

  • 395.8E-HOSPDHOS (Property) - No driver may make a false report in connection with a duty status. Explain SW 7
  • 395.8(e)(1)PCHOS - False record of duty status driver improper use of Personal Conveyance - Not OOS SW 7
  • 395.30B1-ELDDFRHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to review records and certify the accuracy of the information. SW 1
  • 395.24C2III-ELDSDNHOS (ELD) - Driver failing to manually input or verify shipping document number. SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

  • 392.2-SLLS3State/Local Laws - Speeding 11-14 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 7
  • 392.2-SLLTCDState/Local Laws - Failed to obey a traffic control device - Permanent or Temporary - e.g., safety official, signal, sign, light, lane marking, other SW 5
  • 392.2-SLLS2State/Local Laws - Speeding 6-10 miles per hour over the speed limit SW 4
  • 392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation SW 3

Vehicle Maintenance 3

  • 393.45B2-B-AIRAir Brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured SW 4
  • 393.45D-BAir Brake - Audible air leak at a proper connection SW 4
  • 393.55E-BAir Brake - ABS malfunction lamp defective on trailers manufactured on or after March 1, 1998 SW 4

Locations

Physical Address
EXPRESS THUNDER LLC
3032 BURLEY HILL RD HIGHWOOD
HIGHWOOD, MT 59450
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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