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45/100
⚠ Caution
Risk signals detected. Verify authority, insurance, and safety record.
Express Thunder LLC
DOT 1358260 · MC MC520834 · Highwood, MT
Report generated: June 8, 2026 at 12:26 AM
✓Authorized for hire?
✓Active insurance?
✗Safety record clean?
✓No fraud flags?
✓No prior revocations?
Carrier Summary

Express Thunder LLC (DOT 1358260, MC MC520834) is a Montana-based interstate carrier headquartered in Highwood, MT. As of June 8, 2026 at 12:26 AM, operating authority is currently active. TruckGraph has detected 2 risk signals on this carrier, including: crash with fatalities or injuries on record; unsafe driving violation on record. TruckGraph rates this carrier "Caution" based on FMCSA compliance data, inspection history, insurance status, and network connection analysis. Last synced: June 8, 2026 at 12:26 AM.

Common Authority
FMCSA Public Record
Express Thunder LLC
DOT Number1358260
MC NumberMC520834
Street3032 BURLEY HILL RD HIGHWOOD
City / StateHighwood, MT 59450
Phone9519722917
Operation typeInterstate
HazmatNot authorized
Authority age21 yr 2 mo
MCS-150 filed05/28/2025
Company officerLance Niemi
Power units11
Total drivers10
Authority Status
Common (for-hire)✓ Active
Contract (for-hire)Not authorized
BrokerNot authorized
TruckGraph Intelligence
Risk Signals
●Crash with fatalities or injuries on record
●Unsafe driving violation on record
✓ OFAC Sanctions: Clear
Connection Chain
DOT nullShared insurer
Revoked
OOS rate 8.5% vs. national avg 22.26% — below average
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Power Units
11
Fleet
Drivers
10
Total
Inspections
47
On record
Crashes
1
On record
OOS Rate
8.5%
↓ Avg 22.26%
Authority Age
21 yr 2 mo
Since 2005
Violation Categories — Last 24 Months
Hours of Service
47 insp (100%)· 5 viol
Unsafe Driving
47 insp (100%)· 4 viol
Driver Fitness
47 insp (100%)
Controlled Substances
47 insp (100%)
Vehicle Maintenance
23 insp (49%)· 9 viol
Inspection History
47 total · OOS rate 8.5%
DateStateLevelDriver OOSVehicle OOSResult
6/30/2025SDIII00Pass
5/28/2025AZIII00Pass
7/28/2025CAI00Pass
1/28/2026WAII00Pass
1/28/2025NMIII00Pass
10/27/2024NMII00Pass
6/27/2025SDII02OOS
8/27/2025COIII00Pass
5/26/2025SDII00Pass
1/26/2026UTIII00Pass
Crash History
1 total on record
DateStateFatalitiesInjuriesTow-away
—CA01Y
Insurance Status
Status
✓ Active filing on record
Insurer
GREAT WEST CASUALTY CO.
Coverage type
91X
Coverage amount
$1,000,000
Effective
10/1/2024
Location
3032 BURLEY HILL RD HIGHWOOD, Highwood, MT, 59450 · Open in Maps →
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Authority Timeline
Authority GrantedApr 2005
FMCSA issued operating authority
ActiveCurrent
Authority currently active

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Express Thunder LLC authorized to operate?

Yes. Express Thunder LLC holds Common operating authority and is currently active.

What is Express Thunder LLC's safety record?

Express Thunder LLC has 47 roadside inspections on record with an out-of-service rate of 8.5%. Crash history shows 1 incidents. Review the full safety profile above before making a freight decision.

How many trucks does Express Thunder LLC operate?

Express Thunder LLC operates 11 power units with approximately 10 drivers.

Is Express Thunder LLC insured?

Express Thunder LLC has active insurance coverage on file. Coverage amount and carrier details are shown in the insurance section above.

Has Express Thunder LLC had any risk indicators?

Express Thunder LLC has a risk score of 45/100 (High Risk) with 2 active risk signals. Review the risk section above and verify independently before tendering.

What is the DOT number for Express Thunder LLC?

Express Thunder LLC's DOT number is 1358260 and MC number is MC520834. These identifiers are assigned by the FMCSA and can be used to look up this carrier in official compliance databases.

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