THOMAS CONTRACTING LLC
122-unit flatbed / open-deck operator based in Norfolk, VA. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 1805700
- MC
- MC4328
- Based
- Norfolk, VA
- Contact
- 4235610114 · robin.timmons@xkig.com
What this carrier is
THOMAS CONTRACTING LLC is a large-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator based in Norfolk, VA. Operating footprint: 122 power units, 57 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC4328 authority. Listed cargo classifications include machinery, large objects, grain, feed, hay, and utility equipment.
Fleet composition on file: 68 owned trucks, 3 owned tractors, 16 owned trailers.
For shippers and brokers: this carrier reads as low-risk on peer-cohort measures with no acute or critical flags in the current window.
At a glance
Safety record
Grade shown here is ProHRHQ analysis based on public FMCSA data. It is not an official FMCSA safety rating. The authoritative federal record is on FMCSA SAFER/SMS.
Current peer-cohort snapshot based on public FMCSA BASIC measures. Peer cohort: 84 motor carriers operating 122 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 0.0% of peer cohort average — well under norm. Combined with a clean acute-flag picture, that supports the A grade. Main caution: nothing stands out as disqualifying on this record.
| BASIC | Carrier (3yr, weighted) | Cohort avg | vs. cohort | Acute |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 12 | 45.98 | 26.1% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 0 | 14.63 | 0.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 0 | 1.15 | 0.0% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 2 | 52.83 | 3.8% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 1.13 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 122-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Unsafe Driving, Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 1805700: 17 inspections across 3 states. Most recent inspection: Dec 8, 2025 in TN.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 13 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 7 |
| Total violations | 22 (6 out-of-service) |
Crash record (3 yr): 1 reportable crash . Most recent: Jul 10, 2024.
What this carrier likely fits
This is a flatbed / open-deck operator that runs over-the-road lanes, primarily interstate over 100 miles, at a large fleet scale, with machinery, large objects, grain, feed, hay, and utility equipment on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (16 trailers against 3 tractors) is consistent with drop-and-hook or dedicated lane operation.
Drawn from FMCSA-reported cargo classifications, route profile, and fleet composition. Not a substitute for direct confirmation of equipment and lane capability with the carrier.
Key takeaways
- Grade A (strong) against 84 peer carriers operating 122 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 7 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 2 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 22 violations, 1 reportable crash.
- Hours-of-Service is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a large-fleet flatbed / open-deck operator running over-the-road lanes with 122 power units on file.
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