BOB THORNTON
AUTHORIZEDDBA: THORNTON TRANSPORTATION
USDOT
1262320
MC Number
540798
Fleet Size
1
Total Drivers
1
FMCSA-derived snapshot updated: September 20, 2026. This is not a real-time record; verify critical authority, insurance and safety details directly with FMCSA.
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Safety overview
BOB THORNTON is a small interstate motor carrier based in MCGREGOR, Iowa, operating 1 power unit with 1 drivers. CarrierOwl is currently validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal; use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data below as the primary public safety indicators on this page. Their driver out-of-service rate of 100.0% runs above the national average of 6.7%. The current imported FMCSA crash snapshot returned no matching crash rows for this carrier; this is not proof that no crash occurred. FMCSA records show 1 inspection for this carrier.
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BASIC scores
Under reviewCarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile calculations against the official FMCSA SMS portal. Until that review is complete, use FMCSA directly for current BASIC percentiles and use the inspection, out-of-service, crash, authority, and insurance data on this page as supporting indicators.
BASIC percentile display is temporarily paused while we validate CarrierOwl's methodology against the official FMCSA SMS portal.
Out-of-service rates vs. national average
An out-of-service order means the driver or vehicle was pulled from operation during a roadside inspection.
For reference, the average driver OOS rate in Iowa is 7.5% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 30.0% across 26,714 carriers.
Company details
- Entity Type
- N/A
- Carrier Operation
- Interstate
- Operation Classification
- Authorized For Hire
- Cargo Carried
- N
- Hazmat
- No
- Safety Rating Date
- N/A
Inspections
1
Total
50%
Driver %
Insurance on file
Liability (BIPD)
PROGRESSIVE NORTHERN INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. May 28, 2024
Cargo
NATIONWIDE MUTUAL INSURANCE COMP — eff. May 18, 2023
Surety Bond
Not on file
Trust Fund
Not on file
Source: Legacy FMCSA. Verify current filings directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
Crash history
0
Total Crashes
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Frequently asked questions
Is BOB THORNTON authorized to operate?
CarrierOwl's FMCSA-derived snapshot for BOB THORNTON (USDOT #1262320) shows "AUTHORIZED" status. The snapshot lists them as an interstate carrier. Verify the current official record with FMCSA before booking a load.
What is BOB THORNTON's safety record?
BOB THORNTON has 1 inspection in CarrierOwl's current imported snapshot; the snapshot returned no matching crash rows. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. A zero result is limited to the dataset and snapshot window. Verify current BASIC percentiles and crash information directly with FMCSA before relying on them.
How many trucks does BOB THORNTON operate?
BOB THORNTON operates 1 power unit with 1 driver on file. That makes them a small carrier.
Does BOB THORNTON transport hazardous materials?
No. BOB THORNTON does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.
Where is BOB THORNTON located?
BOB THORNTON is based in MCGREGOR, Iowa at 14818 KIMBERLY AVE, 52157-8756. Phone: (563) 873-2748.
What are BOB THORNTON's out-of-service rates?
BOB THORNTON's driver out-of-service rate is 100.0%, compared with the 6.7% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 100.0%, compared with the 23.4% reference shown by FMCSA SMS when checked August 4, 2026. Interpret the difference with inspection volume and verify the current FMCSA record.