Thunder Road LLC
Waukesha, WI
Profile data updated Apr 7, 2026 from official FMCSA records
Trust Score
Limited History
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18
Power Units
22
Drivers
FMCSA since 2012 (13 yrs)
Authority Age
Not Rated
Safety Rating
Company Overview
THUNDER ROAD LLC is an active carrier & broker registered with the FMCSA since October 2012. Based in Waukesha, WI, they operate a fleet of 18 power units with 1 CDL driver. They are classified as Interstate and operate interstate (beyond 100 miles) and intrastate (beyond 100 miles). Their inferred equipment specialization is Box Truck.
Equipment Analysis
Based on FMCSA cargo authorization flags and roadside-inspection vehicle records, Thunder Road LLC operates the following equipment types:
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Fleet Breakdown
| Equipment | Owned | Term Leased | Trip Leased | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trucks | 18 | 0 | 0 | 18 |
| Trailers | 12 | 0 | 0 | 12 |
Fleet Size Classification: 101-500 Trucks
Authorized Cargo Types
Thunder Road LLC is authorized to transport the following 1 cargo type:
Operations Scope
CDL Drivers: 1
MCS-150 Mileage: 55,000 miles (2025)
Driver Information
22
Total Drivers
1
CDL Drivers
12
Interstate Drivers
10
Intrastate Drivers
Vehicles Operated by THUNDER ROAD LLC
2 trucks and 1 trailer identified from FMCSA inspection records. Last update: Jul 31, 2025.
What this fleet looks like
Top makes on record: International, GMC, Crafco Inc.. Equipment breakdown: 2 STRAIGHT TRUCK, 1 SEMI-TRAILER. Out-of-service rate is 66.7% — 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 (2 vehicle types)
| Vehicle type | Count | Share |
|---|---|---|
| STRAIGHT TRUCK | 2 | 67% |
| SEMI-TRAILER | 1 | 33% |
Trailers (1 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 | 1 |
| Crafco | 1 |
Vehicle makes (3 brands on record)
| Make | Vehicles | Share |
|---|---|---|
| International | 1 | 33% |
| GMC | 1 | 33% |
| Crafco Inc. | 1 | 33% |
License plates on file (3 shown)
Recent active vehicles (3 shown)
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
Below Average
Above average OOS rates
O Trucking Safety Grade
2
Inspections
24 months
11
Violations
Total found
2
Out of Service
Orders issued
Out-of-Service Rates vs National Average
✓ Better than national average (-7.5%)
✗ Worse than national average (+78.3%)
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 07/31/2025 | WI | Driver Only | 1 | ✓ |
| 09/04/2024 | WI | Full | 10 | 2 |
Inspection data from FMCSA (24-month window). Updated daily. View full inspection history on FMCSA →
Violation Breakdown
Insurance & Bonding
No active insurance policies found on file for this carrier.
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| Type | Company | Policy # | Effective | Cancelled | Method |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SECURA INSURANCE, A MUTUAL CO. | A 3206202 | 03/23/2015 | 05/28/2015 | CANCEL |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What equipment does THUNDER ROAD LLC operate?
Based on their FMCSA cargo classifications and fleet data, THUNDER ROAD LLC is inferred to operate: Box Truck.
Is THUNDER ROAD LLC's authority currently active?
THUNDER ROAD LLC currently holds active operating authority with the FMCSA.
How long has THUNDER ROAD LLC been in business?
THUNDER ROAD LLC has been registered with the FMCSA since October 2012, making their authority approximately 13 years, 9 months old.
Where is THUNDER ROAD LLC located?
THUNDER ROAD LLC is physically located at W297S3549 BOETTCHER RD, WAUKESHA, WI 53189.
Roadside Inspection History 2 records
Individual inspections from FMCSA Motor Carrier Management Information System (MCMIS). Last 24 months. Updated monthly.
What this means
THUNDER ROAD LLC has been inspected 2 times by state troopers and DOT inspectors in the past 24 months. Most inspections happened in WI. Out of these, 1 inspections (about 50%) 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 392.16AD — 1 times in this window.
| Date | State | Level | Violations | OOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-31 | WI | Level 3 · Driver-only | 1 | — |
| 2024-09-04 | WI | Level 1 · North American Standard (full) | 10 | OOS · 2 |
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 ROAD LLC was cited for 10 violations, of which 2 (20%) placed a driver or vehicle out of service.
| BASIC category | Violations | Out-of-service |
|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Maintenance | 8 | 2 |
| Unsafe Driving | 2 | 0 |
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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