THURSTON FOODS INC
58-unit refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Wallingford, CT. Current peer-cohort grade: A (strong).
- USDOT
- 49092
- MC
- MC673784
- Based
- Wallingford, CT
- Contact
- 2032651525 · mike.schuster@thurstonfoods.com
What this carrier is
THURSTON FOODS INC is a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier based in Wallingford, CT. Operating footprint: 58 power units, 54 drivers. The carrier runs over-the-road lanes and holds active MC673784 authority. Listed cargo classifications include fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, and paper products. FMCSA safety rating on file: Satisfactory (Sep 21, 2000).
Fleet composition on file: 20 owned trailers, 13 term-leased tractors, 11 term-leased 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: 405 motor carriers operating 58 power units.
No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
The strongest signal is Hours-of-Service at 19.0% 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 | 33 | 28.77 | 114.7% | No |
| Hours-of-Service | 2 | 10.55 | 19.0% | No |
| Driver Fitness | 3 | 4.67 | 64.2% | No |
| Controlled Substances/Alcohol | 0 | 0.00 | — | No |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 90 | 90.86 | 99.1% | No |
| Hazmat | 0 | 0.50 | 0.0% | n/a |
Against similarly sized 58-power-unit peers, this carrier is below cohort average in Hours-of-Service, Driver Fitness, and Vehicle Maintenance.
Inspection and violation record
Last 3 years of public roadside history for USDOT 49092: 95 inspections across 6 states. Most recent inspection: Apr 17, 2026 in CT.
| BASIC | Violations (3 yr) |
|---|---|
| Unsafe Driving | 39 |
| Hours-of-Service | 4 |
| Driver Fitness | 2 |
| Vehicle Maintenance | 60 |
| Total violations | 106 (17 out-of-service) |
What this carrier likely fits
This is a refrigerated (reefer) carrier that runs over-the-road lanes, at a mid-sized fleet scale, with fresh produce, meat, refrigerated food, and other listed classes on the FMCSA cargo classification list. Trailer-heavy fleet composition (31 trailers against 13 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 405 peer carriers operating 58 power units.
- No acute or critical violation flags in the current review window.
- 59 inspections in the 24-month SMS window (1 driver OOS, 8 vehicle OOS).
- Three-year public record: 106 violations.
- Hazmat is the strongest area — 0.0% of peer cohort average (well under norm).
- Operates as a mid-sized-fleet refrigerated (reefer) carrier running over-the-road lanes with 58 power units on file.
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