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THUNDER KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC

1801 E US HIGHWAY 281 BLD B · Hidalgo, TX 78557

AUTHORIZED FOR:
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  • MC #1195490
  • USDOT #3541476 USDOT Active
  • 8
    Power Units
  • 11
    Drivers
  • Carrier
    Entity Type

About this carrier

THUNDER KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC is a Hidalgo, TX freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Texas. This company has 8 truck(s) in their fleet and 11 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-1195490 and their USDOT number is 3541476.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 01/22/2026 · last updated Jun 14, 2026.

Carrier Details

  • Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
  • MCS-150 Filed 01/22/2026
  • MCS-150 Mileage 762,766 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification
  • Authorized for Hire
Carrier Operation
  • Interstate

Cargo Authorized

  • General Freight

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections Texas — 52 inspections (past 24 months) Texas — 52 inspections (past 24 months) Kansas — 1 inspection (past 24 months)

Inspection activity   Inspected in 2 states over the past 24 months: TX (52), KS (1). Home base: Hidalgo, Texas.

Safety Record

10 Severe Violations Updated 1 min ago

Crashes (24 mo)

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

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 2.25 1 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 0.17 2 Vehicle Maintenance 9.93 41 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0.2 2

Inspection Summary

  • 53
    Total
  • 10
    Clean
  • 43
    With violations

24-month window ending May 15, 2026

Violations Cited 40 unique codes

Critical 9

  • 383.23(a)(2)Operating a CMV without a CDL2× OOS×2 SW 8
  • 393.75(a)(3)Tire-flat and/or audible air leak1× OOS×1 SW 8
  • 393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove5× SW 8
  • 393.9TSInoperative turn signal4× OOS×2 SW 6
  • 393.45Brake tubing and hose adequacy3× OOS×3 SW 4
  • 393.11No or defective lighting devices or reflective material as required2× OOS×1 SW 3
  • 393.9Inoperable Required Lamp16× OOS×4 SW 2
  • 393.23PTAll required lamps on towed vehicle inoperative due to no electrical connection1× 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/combination4× OOS×4 SW 0

Hours of Service 3

  • 395.8(e)False report of drivers record of duty status1× SW 7
  • 395.8F01Drivers record of duty status not current1× SW 5
  • 395.8(k)(2)Driver failing to retain previous 7 days records of duty status1× SW 5

Unsafe Driving 1

  • 392.16Failing to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× SW 7

Vehicle Maintenance 27

  • 393.9HInoperable head lamps4× SW 6
  • 393.19Inoperative/Defective Hazard Warning Lamp2× SW 6
  • 393.55(e)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator Lamp for trailer manufactured after 03/01/19987× SW 4
  • 396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection6× SW 4
  • 393.47(e)Brake Out of Adjustment - Roto, Clamp (Short & Long), DD-3, or Bolt6× SW 4
  • 393.53(b)CMV manufactured after 10/19/94 has an automatic airbrake adjustment system that fails to compensate for wear5× SW 4
  • 393.55(d)(3)No or Defective ABS Malfunction Indicator for towed vehicles on vehicles manufactured after February 20015× SW 4
  • 396.3A1BBrakes (general) Explain:4× SW 4
  • 393.45B2UVBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking Under Vehicle3× SW 4
  • 393.55(c)(1)Truck Tractor manufactured on or after March 1, 1997 not equipped with an antilock brake system2× SW 4
  • 393.45PCBrake Tubing and Hose Adequacy - Connections to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.48(a)Inoperative/defective brakes1× SW 4
  • 393.45B2PCBrake Hose or Tubing Chafing and/or Kinking - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.55(a)ABS required on all CMVs with hydraulic brakes manufactured after February 19991× SW 4
  • 393.45DLPCBrake Connections with Leaks - Connection to Power Unit1× SW 4
  • 393.11TLTruck-Tractor lower rear mud flaps retroreflective sheeting / reflex reflective material requirements for vehicles manufactured after July 19978× SW 3
  • 396.5(b)Oil and/or grease leak5× SW 3
  • 393.11TUTruck-Tractor upper body corner requirements for retroreflective sheeting or reflex reflective material for vehicles manufactured after July 19971× SW 3
  • 393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher5× SW 2
  • 393.95(f)Emergency Equipment - Stopped vehicle warning devices missing or improper3× SW 2
  • 396.3(a)(1)Inspection, repair and maintenance of parts and accessories2× SW 2
  • 393.95(b)Emergency Equipment - A power unit requiring fuses - missing a spare fuse for a required part or accessory (e.g., lamps required by 393.11, ABS lights or low air warning light).1× SW 2
  • 393.203Cab/body parts requirements violations1× SW 2
  • 393.203(e)Cab front bumper missing/unsecured/protrude1× SW 2
  • 393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers4× SW 1
  • 393.60(c)Windshield - Damaged or Discolored2× SW 1
  • 392.2WCWheel (Mud) Flaps missing or defective1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address
THUNDER KNIGHT TRANSPORTATION LLC
1801 E US HIGHWAY 281 BLD B
HIDALGO, TX 78557
Mailing Address
Same as physical.

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