Thunder Bal Distributors LTD
Delta, BC
Profile data updated Jul 23, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Mixed
FMCSA data ↓
24
Power Units
24
Drivers
FMCSA since 2008 (18 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
THUNDER BAL DISTRIBUTORS LTD is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since January 2008. Based in Delta, BC, they operate a fleet of 24 power units with 24 CDL drivers. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specializations include Reefer, Flatbed, Tanker, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Intermodal and Power Only.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Thunder Bal Distributors LTD operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tractors | 7 | 17 | 0 | 24 |
Fleet Size Classification: 1,001-5,000 Trucks
Authorized Cargo Types
Thunder Bal Distributors LTD is authorized to transport the following 8 cargo types:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 24
MCS-150 Mileage: 1,567,620 miles (2025)
Driver Information
24
Total Drivers
24
CDL Drivers
24
Interstate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by THUNDER BAL DISTRIBUTORS LTD
75 trucks and 44 trailers identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: May 1, 2026.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: Unpublishe, Cimc Vehic, Raja Trailer. Equipment breakdown: 44 SEMI-TRAILER, 40 INTERMODAL CHASSIS, 35 TRUCK TRACTOR. Out-of-service rate is 25.2% — more than 1 in 4 inspections finds park-it issues. Fleet data is from FMCSA roadside inspection records (24-month rolling). Trucks that haven't been inspected recently may not appear.
Equipment mix (3 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| SEMI-TRAILER | 44 | 37% |
| INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 40 | 34% |
| TRUCK TRACTOR | 35 | 29% |
Trailers (44 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 | 44 |
| Unpublishe | 16 |
| Cimc Vehic | 15 |
| Unknown | 5 |
| Utility Trailer | 3 |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 |
| Strick | 1 |
| Brewer Uti | 1 |
| Wabash | 1 |
Vehicle makes (20 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unpublishe | 25 | 21% |
| Cimc Vehic | 25 | 21% |
| Raja Trailer | 16 | 14% |
| Volvo Truck | 13 | 11% |
| Freightliner | 13 | 11% |
| Peterbilt | 4 | 3% |
| Cimc Vehicles Group Co | 3 | 3% |
| Utility Trailer Manufacturer | 2 | 2% |
| Fontaine | 2 | 2% |
| Hyundai Translead | 2 | 2% |
| Unknown | 2 | 2% |
| Internatio | 2 | 2% |
| Volvo | 1 | 1% |
| Stoughton Trailers | 1 | 1% |
| Western St | 1 | 1% |
| Brewer Uti | 1 | 1% |
| Atlas Divi | 1 | 1% |
| Utility Trailer | 1 | 1% |
| Strick | 1 | 1% |
| Wabash | 1 | 1% |
License plates on file (20 shown, most recent first)
| Plate | State | Vehicle | Inspections | Last seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 71057P | BC | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 9 | May 2026 |
| 14932L | BC | Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | May 2026 |
| 04858L | BC | Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Apr 2026 |
| 89849P | BC | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 34324L | BC | Utility Trailer SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Apr 2026 |
| 88445P | BC | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 8 | Mar 2026 |
| U285317 | TN | Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 99186K | BC | Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| 95953P | BC | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 72443P | BC | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 7 | Mar 2026 |
| 99239K | BC | Cimc Vehic SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 97206P | BC | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 99194K | BC | Unpublishe INTERMODAL CHASSIS | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 89932P | BC | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Mar 2026 |
| 40781L | BC | Unpublishe SEMI-TRAILER | 2 | Mar 2026 |
| 89931P | BC | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Mar 2026 |
| 01803L | BC | Cimc Vehic SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | Mar 2026 |
| 90954P | BC | Peterbilt TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Mar 2026 |
| 45635P | BC | Freightliner TRUCK TRACTOR | 4 | Mar 2026 |
| 95512P | BC | Volvo TRUCK TRACTOR | 3 | Mar 2026 |
Plate registrations span 3 states: BC (103) · TN (12) · AB (4)
Recent active vehicles (12 shown of 119)
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.
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Safety Performance
Average
Near national average
O Trucking Safety Grade
128
Inspections
24 months
156
Violations
Total found
29
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-6.7%)
✗ Worse than national average (+0.2%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/15/2026 | WA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/30/2026 | WA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/25/2026 | WA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 06/24/2026 | WA | Walk-Around | 2 | 1 |
| 06/19/2026 | WA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/18/2026 | WA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 06/10/2026 | WA | Full | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/28/2026 | WA | Walk-Around | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/26/2026 | WA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/25/2026 | WA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 05/22/2026 | WA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 05/01/2026 | WA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
| 04/21/2026 | WA | Walk-Around | 1 | ✓ |
| 04/16/2026 | WA | Full | 3 | ✓ |
| 03/25/2026 | WA | Driver Only | 0 | ✓ |
Showing 15 of 128 inspections.
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
BIPD
$1 Million
INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA
Cargo
Not on file
Bond
Not on file
| Type | Insurance Company | Form | Policy # | Coverage | Effective |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BIPD | INSURANCE CORPORATION OF BRITISH COLUMBIA | 91X | 82098 | $1 Million | 12/01/2011 |
View Insurance History (4 past records)
| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 82098 | 02/12/2008 | 12/01/2011 | CANCEL | |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 5IM175822 | 02/01/2008 | 09/16/2010 | TERM/REPL | |
| GREAT AMERICAN INSURANCE CO. | 1549177 | 09/16/2010 | 07/24/2013 | CANCEL | |
| NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY | 82098 | 02/12/2008 | 02/12/2008 | TERM/REPL |
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Crash History
3
Total Crashes
0
Fatalities
0
Injuries
3
Tow-Aways
3 FMCSA-recordable · 1 hazmat-involved
| Date | State | Location | Fatal | Injuries | Tow |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06/13/2025 | WA | SEATTLE, WA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 04/03/2025 | WA | ARLINGTON, WA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
| 03/10/2025 | WA | GEORGE, WA | 0 | 0 | Yes |
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 THUNDER BAL DISTRIBUTORS LTD operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, THUNDER BAL DISTRIBUTORS LTD is inferred to operate: Reefer, Flatbed, Tanker, Dump Truck, Hopper / Grain, Intermodal and Power Only.
Is THUNDER BAL DISTRIBUTORS LTD's authority currently active?
THUNDER BAL DISTRIBUTORS LTD currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has THUNDER BAL DISTRIBUTORS LTD been in business?
THUNDER BAL DISTRIBUTORS LTD has been registered with the FMCSA since January 2008, making their authority approximately 18 years, 6 months old.
Where is THUNDER BAL DISTRIBUTORS LTD located?
THUNDER BAL DISTRIBUTORS LTD is physically located at 7954 WEBSTER ROAD, DELTA, BC V4G 1G6.
Roadside Inspection History 127 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
THUNDER BAL DISTRIBUTORS LTD has been inspected 127 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in WA. Out of these, 24 inspections (about 19%) 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 393.45D-B — 9 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-15 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-30 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-25 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-06-24 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-06-19 | WA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-18 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-06-10 | WA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-28 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-26 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-25 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-05-22 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-05-01 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-04-21 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-04-16 | WA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | — |
| 2026-03-25 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-24 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2026-03-17 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-12 | WA | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 3 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-03-05 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 3 | OOS · 2 |
| 2026-03-04 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-03-03 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
| 2026-03-03 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 4 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-03-03 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 2 | OOS · 1 |
| 2026-03-03 | WA | Level 2 · Walk-around | 1 | — |
| 2026-02-26 | WA | Level 3 · Driver-only | 0 | — |
Showing 25 of 127 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
Across FMCSA roadside inspections (rolling 24 months), THUNDER BAL DISTRIBUTORS LTD was cited for 121 violations, of which 30 (25%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 94 | 28 |
| Unsafe Driving | 15 | 0 |
| Hours-of-Service Compliance | 10 | 0 |
| Driver Fitness | 1 | 1 |
| Hazardous Materials Compliance | 1 | 1 |
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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