Freight Carrier/broker · Cedar Hill, TX

THUNDER EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC

1521 FINLEY ST · Cedar Hill, TX 75104

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #1115925
  • USDOT #3438204 USDOT Active
  • 6
    Power Units
  • 8
    Drivers
  • Carrier/broker
    Entity Type

About this carrier

THUNDER EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC is a Cedar Hill, TX freight carrier/broker that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 6 truck(s) in their fleet and 8 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1115925 and their USDOT number is 3438204.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/23/2026 · last updated Sep 24, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 04/23/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 757,698 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Inspection activity   Inspected in 13 states over the past 24 months: CO (7), TX (7), LA (2), GA (2), MS (2), UT (1), SC (1), TN (1), NM (1), KY (1), NJ (1), NC (1), +1 more. Home base: Cedar Hill, Texas.

Safety Record

8 Severe Violations Updated 3 days ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 9.22 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.44 6 Vehicle Maintenance 12 10 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

  • 28
    Total
  • 10
    Clean
  • 18
    With violations

24-month window ending Sep 25, 2026

Violations Cited 40 unique codes

Critical 17

  • 392.2-SLLCPState/Local Laws - Operate a CMV while using a cellular phone2× SW 10
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 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
  • 393.75A3-TAOLTISTires - All others, leaking in tread area and inflation less than 50% of the maximum inflation pressure on tire equipped with ATIS1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove2× SW 8
  • 393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal3× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 393.9(a)Inoperative Brake Lamps1× OOS×1 SW 6
  • 395.8A1-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have a record of duty status using the method prescribed1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 395.8A-ELDELD - No record of duty status (ELD Required)1× OOS×1 SW 5
  • 393.45(a)Air Brake tubing improperly joined or spliced1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 393.47(a)Inadequate brakes for safe stopping - Brake Lining condition1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Brake - Hole in Spring Brake Housing1× OOS×1 SW 4
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 396.5B-HLIWHubs - Oil and/or Grease Leaking from hub - inner wheel1× OOS×1 SW 2
  • 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

Vehicle Maintenance 18

  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp1× SW 6
  • 393.24(a)Non-compliance with headlamp requirements1× SW 6
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle2× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt2× SW 4
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19982× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear2× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.47(d)All Brakes - Insufficient brake lining thickness1× SW 4
  • 393.45(d)Brake connections with leaks or constrictions1× SW 4
  • 393.48A-BMBCAll Brakes - Missing or Broken Components including Pad Retaining Components and loose or missing caliper mounting bolt(s)1× SW 4
  • 393.28Improper or no wiring protection as required1× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak1× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.11SSide retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflector requirements for vehicles manufactured after December 19931× SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp3× SW 2
  • 393.95A1Emergency Equipment - Fire Extinguishers - no fire extinguisher present or not properly rated.1× SW 2
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2

Unsafe Driving 3

  • 392.2-SLLMLState/Local Laws - Failure to maintain lane2× SW 5
  • 392.2SLFYEMVState/Local Laws - Failure to yield to emergency vehicle.1× SW 5
  • 392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

  • 395.24HOS (ELD) - ELD Form and Manner3× SW 1
  • 395.22G-ELDMFVHOS (ELD) - A portable ELD is not mounted in a fixed position and visible to the driver when seated in the normal driving position.1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
THUNDER EXPRESS TRUCKING LLC
1521 FINLEY ST
CEDAR HILL, TX 75104
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

Location on Map