MCS-150 Filing Severely Overdue
Last MCS-150 update was 245 months ago (20 years). Fleet size, address, officer, and insurance information are likely outdated. This carrier may no longer be actively operating at the registered location.
DO NOT USE
Critical risk signals — do not tender freight.
JAMES E THOMAS is a well-established small private carrier (7 units, 4 drivers) based in SUGARLOAF, PA, operating since 2006. Multiple critical risk signals detected — we recommend against tendering freight to this carrier without thorough investigation. Last MCS-150 update was 245 months ago (20 years). Fleet size, address, officer, and insurance information are likely outdated. This carrier may no longer be actively operating at the registered location.
What's notable
MCS-150 Filing Severely Overdue
Last MCS-150 update was 245 months ago (20 years). Fleet size, address, officer, and insurance information are likely outdated. This carrier may no longer be actively operating at the registered location.
Driver OOS Rate Critical
Driver out-of-service rate is 12.5% — 2.3x the 5.51% national average across 16 inspections.
No Insurance on File
No insurance filings found with FMCSA for this carrier.
Vehicle OOS Rate Above Average
Vehicle out-of-service rate is 31.3% — 1.5x the 20.72% national average.
Established Carrier
20 years of continuous active authority with no revocations.
Clean Crash Record
No DOT-reportable crashes over 20 years of operating history.
No Insurance on File
No insurance filings found with FMCSA despite having inspection records. Verify insurance directly with the carrier.
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