THORNTON FAMILY INVESTMENTS INC

AUTHORIZED

DBA: L & T TOWING

459 NORTH COLUSA STREET, WILLOWS, CA, 95988|(530) 934-7300

USDOT

2710528

MC Number

1109358

Fleet Size

34

Total Drivers

20

Last updated: March 16, 2026

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Safety overview

THORNTON FAMILY INVESTMENTS INC is a mid-size interstate motor carrier based in WILLOWS, California, operating 34 power units with 20 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 1.7% comes in under the 5.51% national average. They have 2 crashes on file. FMCSA records show 62 inspections for this carrier.

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BASIC scores

Under review

CarrierOwl 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.

Driver OOS rate1.7%
National average5.5%
Vehicle OOS rate5.5%
National average20.7%

For reference, the average driver OOS rate in California is 8.9% and the average vehicle OOS rate is 22.4% across 312,857 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

62

Total

52%

Driver %

Driver Inspections59
Vehicle Inspections55
Driver OOS Rate1.7%
Vehicle OOS Rate5.5%

Insurance on file

Liability (BIPD)

NATIONAL INTERSTATE INSURANCE COMPANY — eff. Nov 13, 2023

$1,000,000ACTIVE

Cargo

Not on file

Surety Bond

Not on file

Trust Fund

Not on file

Crash history

2

Total Crashes

Fatal Crashes0
Injury Crashes0
Tow Crashes2

Frequently asked questions

Is THORNTON FAMILY INVESTMENTS INC authorized to operate?

Yes. THORNTON FAMILY INVESTMENTS INC (USDOT #2710528) currently holds "AUTHORIZED" status with FMCSA. They're registered as an interstate carrier.

What is THORNTON FAMILY INVESTMENTS INC's safety record?

THORNTON FAMILY INVESTMENTS INC has 62 inspections on file and 2 crashes on record. They do not show a formal FMCSA safety rating in CarrierOwl's current data. CarrierOwl is validating BASIC percentile display against the official FMCSA SMS portal, so brokers should verify current BASIC percentiles directly with FMCSA before relying on them.

How many trucks does THORNTON FAMILY INVESTMENTS INC operate?

THORNTON FAMILY INVESTMENTS INC operates 34 power units with 20 drivers on file. That puts them in the mid-size range.

Does THORNTON FAMILY INVESTMENTS INC transport hazardous materials?

No. THORNTON FAMILY INVESTMENTS INC does not have a hazardous materials flag in the FMCSA database.

Where is THORNTON FAMILY INVESTMENTS INC located?

THORNTON FAMILY INVESTMENTS INC is based in WILLOWS, California at 459 NORTH COLUSA STREET, 95988. Phone: (530) 934-7300.

What are THORNTON FAMILY INVESTMENTS INC's out-of-service rates?

THORNTON FAMILY INVESTMENTS INC's driver out-of-service rate is 1.7%, compared to the national average of 5.51%. Below average, which is a good sign. Their vehicle out-of-service rate is 5.5% (national average: 20.72%). Below average, suggesting the fleet is well-maintained.