Arnold J Thomas & Son INC
Springfield, OR
DBA: THOMAS & SON DISTRIBUTORS
Profile data updated Jul 30, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
98
Power Units
98
Drivers
FMCSA since 1974 (52 yrs)
Authority Age
S
Safety Rating
Company Overview
ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC is an active motor carrier registered with the FMCSA since June 1974. Based in Springfield, OR, they operate a fleet of 98 power units with 98 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Flatbed, Dump Truck and Movers.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Arnold J Thomas & Son INC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 98 | 0 | 0 | 98 |
| Trailers | 301 | 0 | 0 | 301 |
Authorized Cargo Types
Arnold J Thomas & Son INC is authorized to transport the following 7 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 98
MCS-150 Mileage: 11,329,465 miles (2024)
Driver Information
98
Total Drivers
98
CDL Drivers
98
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC
135 trucks and 168 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jun 25, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Utility Trailer Manufacturer, Volvo Truck, Peterbilt. Equipment breakdown: 168 SEMI-TRAILER, 135 TRUCK TRACTOR. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 168 | 55% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 135 | 45% |
Trailers (168 on record)
Trailers recorded pulling under this carrier's DOT number in FMCSA roadside inspections. Individual trailer plates and VINs are listed in the plate and vehicle sections above.
| Semi-trailer | 168 |
| Utility Trailer | 58 |
| Wilson | 42 |
| Hyundai Translead | 16 |
| Wese | 14 |
| Wabash | 11 |
| Wsti | 10 |
| Western Tr | 3 |
| Wtwi | 2 |
| Great Dane | 1 |
| Reitnouer | 1 |
| West | 1 |
| Mntr | 1 |
| Wesl | 1 |
| Transcraft | 1 |
| Vangu | 1 |
| Box or Van Enclosed Trailer | 86 |
| Flatbed or Platform Trailer | 64 |
| Grain, Chip, or Gravel Trailer | 4 |
| 48 ft | 86 |
| 53 ft | 71 |
| 46 ft | 4 |
| 57 ft | 1 |
| 45 ft | 1 |
| 2 axles | 159 |
| 4 axles | 4 |
| 3 axles | 1 |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 58 | 19% |
| Volvo Truck | 53 | 17% |
| Peterbilt | 41 | 14% |
| Western Trailer Company | 33 | 11% |
| Wilson | 33 | 11% |
| Kenworth | 29 | 10% |
| Hyundai Translead Trailers | 16 | 5% |
| Wilson Trailer Co. | 10 | 3% |
| Freightliner | 10 | 3% |
| Wabash Vans | 9 | 3% |
| Wabash | 2 | 1% |
| Fontaine Trailer Co. | 1 | 0% |
| Reliance, Alloy, Comet, Sturdyweld | 1 | 0% |
| Vanguard National Trailer Corporation (vntc) | 1 | 0% |
| Reitnouer Inc | 1 | 0% |
| Mack | 1 | 0% |
| Manac Trailers Usa | 1 | 0% |
| Great Dane Trailers | 1 | 0% |
| International | 1 | 0% |
| Transcraft/wabash | 1 | 0% |
Spec sheets, common recalls & complaints for the truck models this carrier operates.
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HV46856 | OR | Wsti SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| YAKF698 | OR | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Jun 2026 |
| YAKI044 | OR | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 15 | Jun 2026 |
| YAKJ165 | OR | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 6 | Jun 2026 |
| YAJM624 | OR | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 5 | Jun 2026 |
| HV46859 | OR | Wese SEMI-TRAILER | 5 | Jun 2026 |
| HV06653 | OR | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 4 | Jun 2026 |
| 227657T | TN | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 3569825 | IN | Volk TRUCK TRACTOR | 9 | Jun 2026 |
| YAKR306 | OR | Kenworth TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 4RA7940 | CA | Wilson SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 5536347 | ME | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| HV57939 | OR | Wesl SEMI-TRAILER | 10 | Jun 2026 |
| YAJY669 | OR | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 9 | Jun 2026 |
| HV73207 | OR | Wilson SEMI-TRAILER | 9 | Jun 2026 |
| YAKJ164 | OR | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | Jun 2026 |
| LG015 | OR | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| 247171T | TN | Hyundai Translead SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Jun 2026 |
| YAJY389 | OR | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 13 | Jun 2026 |
| HU96284 | OR | Wsti SEMI-TRAILER | 12 | Jun 2026 |
Plate registrations span 8 states: OR (276) · IN (13) · TN (6) · TX (2) · ME (2) · CA (2) · OK (1) · WA (1)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 303)
Showing the most recently active 12 vehicles. Full fleet records are available via direct VIN search.
Fleet data is aggregated from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling window). Vehicles inspected under this carrier's DOT number are listed. A VIN can appear under multiple carriers over its lifetime if leased, sold, or operated by different fleets at different times. Recall status is VIN-specific — use the NHTSA recall lookup linked on each vehicle above to see whether a given VIN has open (unremedied) recalls, or verify with the OEM dealer.
Dispatch Services in OR
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Safety Performance
Good
Below national average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
676
Inspections
24 months
227
Violations
Total found
65
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-5.7%)
✓ Better than national average (-13.2%)
Out-of-service rates follow FMCSA's definition: the share of relevant roadside inspections in which at least one out-of-service order was issued. Vehicle rates use level 1, 2 and 5 inspections; driver rates use level 1, 2, 3 and 6. National averages are computed from the same FMCSA inspection data.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/22/2026 | CA | Full | 3 | ✓ |
| 07/21/2026 | WA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/21/2026 | CA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/20/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/19/2026 | CA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/16/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/15/2026 | CA | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 07/15/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | WA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | WA | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | CA | Driver Only | 2 | ✓ |
| 07/14/2026 | CA | Full | 1 | 1 |
| 07/12/2026 | CA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 07/10/2026 | CA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 676 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
A single inspection can produce more than one out-of-service order, so this is a count of orders, not a rate. See the FMCSA vehicle and driver out-of-service rates in Safety Performance above.
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Filed — amount not reported
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | 91X | 9C578593 | $1 Million | 10/01/2017 |
| Bond / Surety | NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP | 84 | 7901165719 | — | 11/21/2023 |
View Insurance History (20 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT 660 5448B15A TIL 09 | 11/01/2009 | 12/15/2009 | TERM/REPL | |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-5448B15A-TIL-09 | 12/15/2009 | 11/27/2014 | CANCEL | |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 52 MS UQ1286 53 | 08/29/2003 | 11/25/2004 | TERM/CANCL | |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 2013120097 | 10/01/2013 | 11/21/2023 | TERM/REPL | |
| NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY OF NEW YORK | 58156390 | 08/27/2003 | 11/18/2003 | TERM/REPL | |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 103 726 513 | 11/01/2003 | 11/01/2009 | CANCEL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP50513A | 11/01/2007 | 11/01/2009 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO. | GWP50513A | 11/01/2007 | 11/01/2009 | TERM/REPL | |
| TRAVELERS PROPERTY CASUALTY CO. OF AMERICA | QT-660-5448B15A-TIL-09 | 11/01/2009 | 11/01/2009 | TERM/REPL | |
| UNIGARD INSURANCE COMPANY | CM008747 | 11/18/2003 | 11/01/2007 | TERM/REPL | |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 52MS US9050 | 10/23/2004 | 11/01/2007 | TERM/REPL | |
| HARTFORD FIRE INSURANCE COMPANY | 52 MS UQ1286 53 | 08/29/2003 | 10/23/2004 | TERM/REPL | |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | 9C578593 | 10/01/2015 | 10/01/2017 | TERM/REPL | |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | 9C578593 | 10/01/2015 | 10/01/2015 | TERM/REPL | |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | HE-840-9C578593-TCT-14 | 10/01/2014 | 10/01/2015 | CANCEL | |
| THE TRAVELERS INDEMNITY CO. OF CONNECTICUT | HE8409C578593TCT13 | 10/01/2013 | 10/01/2014 | TERM/REPL | |
| AMERICAN ALTERNATIVE INSURANCE CORPORATION | 2013120097 | 10/01/2013 | 10/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| TRAVELERS CASUALTY & SURETY CO. OF AMERICA | 103726513 | 11/01/2009 | 10/01/2013 | CANCEL | |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D269A00162 | 10/01/2012 | 10/01/2013 | TERM/REPL | |
| DISCOVER PROPERTY & CASUALTY INSURANCE CO. | D269A00128 | 10/01/2011 | 10/01/2012 | TERM/REPL |
Insurance data sourced from FMCSA. Updated daily. Verify on FMCSA →
Crash History
8
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
5
Injuries
8
Tow-Aways
8 FMCSA-recordable · 4 state-recordable
Of 8 reported crashes: 1 on adverse road surfaces.
| Date | State | Location | Vehicles | Fatal | Injuries | Tow | Vehicle | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/12/2026 | CA | UNINCORPORATED, CA | 3 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 12/10/2025 | CA | RICHMOND, CA | 4 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 10/06/2025 | OR | .29 N SALEM, OR | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 09/16/2025 | CA | ARROYO GRANDE, CA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | Dry · Daylight |
| 04/21/2025 | CA | PASADENA, CA | 4 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
| 03/12/2025 | WA | SEATTLE, WA | 2 | 0 | 1 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Wet · Daylight |
| 09/24/2024 | CA | STOCKTON, CA | 2 | 0 | 0 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Dusk |
| 09/12/2024 | OR | 5.19 S SALEM, OR | 3 | 0 | 2 | Yes | Tractor/semitrailer | No adverse conditions · Dry · Daylight |
Crash data from FMCSA. Does not include driver information per federal privacy requirements. View full crash report on FMCSA →
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC is inferred to operate: Reefer, Flatbed, Dump Truck and Movers.
Is ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC's authority currently active?
ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC been in business?
ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC has been registered with the FMCSA since June 1974, making their authority approximately 52 years, 1 month old.
Where is ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC located?
ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC is physically located at 3115 INDUSTRIAL AVE, SPRINGFIELD, OR 97478-5563.
Roadside Inspection History 676 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC has been inspected 676 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in CA, WA, OR. Out of these, 59 inspections (about 9%) resulted in an out-of-service order — meaning the truck or driver was held until a violation was fixed. The national average vehicle out-of-service rate is roughly 21%. The most frequently cited violation is 393.75A3-TAOL — 22 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-22 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2026-07-21 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-21 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-20 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-19 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-16 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-15 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-15 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 2 | — |
| 2026-07-14 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-07-12 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-10 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-08 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-07 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-07-01 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-29 | CA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-27 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-26 | CA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-26 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-25 | CA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
Showing 25 of 676 inspections. View full history →
Most-Cited Violations
Top 10 violation types across this carrier's roadside inspections. Cards in red triggered an out-of-service order — the most serious outcome.
Roadside Violation Profile
189 individual violations from FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months) are itemised for ARNOLD J THOMAS & SON INC, of which 64 (34%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service. Itemised records can lag FMCSA's per-inspection totals shown in Violation Breakdown.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 155 | 60 |
| Unsafe Driving | 22 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 9 | 1 |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 3 |
Source: FMCSA roadside-inspection violation records (rolling 24-month summary). Counts reflect citations across all inspections under this carrier's DOT number; see Inspection History for individual inspection events. Violation severity and CSA percentile scores are shown in the Safety & Compliance section.
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