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Freight Carrier · Haymarket, VA

THUNDER CARGO INC

Name: THUNDER CARGO INC
Address: 3201 JAMES MADISON HWY, HAYMARKET, VA, 20169, US
Telephone: (888) 273-8731

3201 JAMES MADISON HWY · Haymarket, VA 20169

AUTHORIZED FOR:

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MC #950568
USDOT #2839142 USDOT Active

3
Power Units
3
Drivers
Carrier
Entity Type

About this carrier

THUNDER CARGO INC is a Haymarket, VA freight carrier that is authorized for: in the state of Virginia. This company has 3 truck(s) in their fleet and 3 truck drivers. Their motor carrier number is MC-950568 and their USDOT number is 2839142.

Sourced from FMCSA SAFER · last filed 04/27/2026 · last updated Jun 26, 2026.

Carrier Details

Operating Status AUTHORIZED FOR:
MCS-150 Filed 04/27/2026
MCS-150 Mileage 331,200 (2025)

Authority & Operations

Operation Classification

Authorized for Hire

Carrier Operation

Interstate

Cargo Authorized

General Freight
U.S. Mail
Commodities Dry Bulk
Utilities

Operating Territory

Map of states where this carrier has roadside inspections

Inspection activity Inspected in 8 states over the past 24 months: MD (3), SC (2), PA (2), LA (1), AL (1), GA (1), VA (1), FL (1). Home base: Haymarket, Virginia.

Safety Record

5 Severe Violations Updated 11 hr ago

Crashes (24 mo)

0
Fatal
1
Injury
0
Tow
1
Total

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

CategoryMeasureViolations Unsafe Driving 5.66 4 Crash Indicator Not Public — Hours of Service 1.14 2 Vehicle Maintenance 13.75 3 Drugs / Alcohol 0 0 Hazmat Not Public — Driver Fitness 0 0

Inspection Summary

12
Total
5
Clean
7
With violations

24-month window ending Jun 26, 2026

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 6

392.2-SLLRDState/Local Laws - Reckless driving1× SW 10
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
393.75C-TAOTD-LT2/32Tires - Less than 2/32 inch tread depth1× SW 8
393.75(c)Tire-other tread depth less than 2/32 of inch measured in a major tread groove1× SW 8
395.8K2-HOSPHOS (Property) - Failing to have in possession RODS for the previous seven consecutive days and available for inspection while on duty1× OOS×1 SW 5
392.9(a)Failing to secure load1× OOS×1 SW 1

Unsafe Driving 4

392.16-DDriver - Failed to use seat belt while operating a CMV1× 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, other1× SW 5
392.2-SLLLRState/Local Laws - Lane restriction violation1× SW 3
392.22A-DDriver - Failed to activate hazard warning signal flashers1× SW 1

Vehicle Maintenance 10

393.9A-LBLLighting - Backup lamp inoperative1× SW 6
396.17(c)Operating a CMV without proof of a periodic inspection1× SW 4
393.45B2-BAir brake - Hose/tubing damaged or not secured1× SW 4
393.104F4RNo edge protection for tiedowns1× SW 3
392.8Failing to inspect/use emergency equipment1× SW 2
393.9Inoperable Required Lamp1× SW 2
393.95(a)No/discharged/unsecured fire extinguisher1× SW 2
393.104(b)Damaged securement system/tiedowns1× SW 1
393.60(d)Windshield / Windows - Tinting permits less than 70% of light transmittance1× SW 1
393.78Wipers - Inoperative / missing / damaged wipers1× SW 1

Hours of Service 2

395.30B1Driver failed to certify the accuracy of the information gathered by the ELD1× SW 1
395.22GPortable ELD not mounted in a fixed position and visible to driver1× SW 1

Locations

Physical Address

THUNDER CARGO INC
3201 JAMES MADISON HWY
HAYMARKET, VA 20169

Mailing Address

THUNDER CARGO INC
PO BOX 265
CATHARPIN, VA 20143-0265

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About this carrier

Carrier Details

Authority & Operations

Cargo Authorized

Operating Territory

Crashes (24 mo)

Behavior Categories (BASICs)

Inspection Summary

Violations Cited 22 unique codes

Critical 6

Unsafe Driving 4

Vehicle Maintenance 10

Hours of Service 2

Locations

Location on Map

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